5 Signs It’s Time to Apply for a New Credit Card

By: Christy Bieber Is your credit card no longer a good fit? These five signs suggest you need to consider finding a new credit issuer to do business with.  Did you know many people stick with the same credit card for years without stopping to consider if the card is right for them? Applying for a new credit card doesn’t often make it onto your to-do […]

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How to Avoid Falling Victim to Common Tax Scams

April 15, 2019 has come and gone, but scam artists work year-round.   By remembering these guiding principles, you can help yourself avoid tax season’s most common scams. Matthew Cochrane (TMFCochrane) Feb 8, 2019 at 6:07AM As peak tax season approaches, many Americans are gathering their tax documents and preparing for the effects — both good and bad — of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on their returns. […]

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Divorcees can save on taxes — if they take this one step

Why single parents could be missing out on a tax-saving opportunity CNBC If you’re planning on shedding weight in 2019 — in the form of your soon-to-be ex — be sure you understand this tax-planning benefit. Why the “head of household” status is another battleground for divorcing couples. Darla Mercado | @darla_mercado Published 2:07 PM ET Mon, 26 Nov 2018  Updated 3:22 PM ET Mon, 26 Nov […]

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9 awful things that could happen if you don’t pay your taxes

msn money ~ Maryalene LaPonsie You could get hit with penalties IRS penalties can include: Failure-to-file penalty: If you don’t file taxes, the IRS generally charges 5 percent of the amount owed for each month or part of a month that a return is late. Failure-to-pay penalty: If you file a return but don’t pay the taxes due, your penalty is generally 0.5 percent of your […]

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It’s Tax Season. Watch Out for These 3 Signs of a Tax Scam

Tax scams abound year-round, but people over 65 are targeted even more frequently during tax season. Why? A certain amount of money is in play at this time as taxpayers are figuring out what they owe Uncle Sam and scammers take advantage of the fact that money is being exchanged between the U.S. citizenry and its government. On April 15 we effectively settle the bill. […]

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