A close-up of someone checking their credit score on a smartphone
A close-up of someone checking their credit score on a smartphone
Going Up?

11 Hidden Things Affecting Your Credit Score

Finance experts say you should check these.

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A man holds dollars in his hands. paying in cash, people, business, finances and money concept.
Cash Call

Always Use Cash for These 10 Purchases

Financial experts give their best advice.

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A close up of tax forms with a note that says "taxes due" on top
Extension-ating Circumstances

6 Warnings About Filing a Tax Extension

From tax experts.

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1040 IRS Tax Form video clip with a red ink stamp (Audit)
Tax Trouble

IRS Data Shows Your Chances of Being Audited

Are you at high risk?

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hand of Accountant calculate tax return and work at home
Tricky Taxes

IRS Issues Urgent New Warning

Don't engage with "shady" tax return preparers.

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Mature couple reviewing documents at home
Money Matters

7 Frugal Habits You Need After 65

Here's what personal finance experts recommend.

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A woman sitting on her couch while preparing her finances or tax filing
Focused Filing

11 Things to "Avoid Tax Return Mistakes"

A new IRS alert highlights important reminders.

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Middle-aged couple sitting at a table in their home paying bills while smiling.
Money Matters

5 Things You Should Stop Buying After Age 50

Financial experts weigh in.

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A mature couple sitting on a couch shaking a woman's hand as they prepare for a business meeting
Money Mistakes

Middle-Class Retirees Make These 9 Mistakes

Avoid these pitfalls, financial experts say.

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Senior woman holding a paper bill using a calculator at her desk
Passive Payment

6 Ways to Earn Passive Income During Retirement

Finance experts share their top tips.

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A couple sitting at their kitchen table going over their budget or taxes with a laptop and papers
Tax Tidbits

IRS Issues Final Stimulus Claim Reminder

Are you eligible when you file this year?

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A TurboTax app logo on a phone screen resting on top of a 1040 tax form
Before You File

10 Warnings About Using TurboTax

Experts say the service isn't always perfect.

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Close-up portrait of financial expert Dave Ramsey
Middle School

How Dave Ramsey Knows You'll Be Middle Class

There's a sure sign, he reveals.

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A credit report sitting on a wood desk next to a pen, pair of glasses, and keyboard
Credit Check

The Imperfect Credit Score That Banks Love

A financial educator says you don't need that 850.

A senior woman preparing her tax filing
A senior woman preparing her tax filing
Senior Savvy

5 Tax-Filing Warnings for Retirees

An accountant spells out what to look out for.

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filing taxes
Tax Tips

5 Major Tax Changes You Need to Know

Keep these in mind before filing, the IRS says.

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A close up of Mega Millions lottery tickets and $100 bills
Mo' Money, Mo' Problems

7 Biggest Mistakes Lottery Winners Make

Striking it rich can be surprisingly complicated.

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A woman filing her taxes or working from home in her kitchen using a laptop
Payment Schedule

Filing Taxes Later Could Boost Your Refund

But the IRS still warns against taking your time.

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A close up of a person filing out a 1044 tax form while using a calculator
Get On It

Why You Should File Taxes "As Soon as You Can"

An expert reveals the reason not to procrastinate.

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woman receives tax bill in the mail
Bypassing Bills

Accountants Reveal "Surprise" Tax Errors

And how to avoid them.