3 last-minute tax savings strategies
You certainly aren’t alone if you’re rushing to file your tax return and looking for some last-minute tax savings strategies. …
How the new tax laws affect your refund next year
If you’re wondering how the new tax laws passed in late 2017 will affect your taxes next year, you’re certainly in good company. The Tax Cuts and Job Act (TCJA), passed on December 22, 2017, is the biggest overhaul of the of U.S. tax code since 1986 and it has many Americans wondering how they can avoid owing money to the government. …
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Are higher interest rates coming? What the Fed rate hike means for you
The economy is looking rosy, and Federal Reserve officials showed their optimism by raising the benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point Wednesday for the sixth time since December 2015. The central bank lifted the federal funds rate to a range of 1.5% to 1.75%. This latest Fed rate hike is the first under new Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, who replaced Janet Yellen. …
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Credit card signature rules are changing this April
Come April 2018, you won’t need to sign on the dotted line when paying with plastic. All four major credit card networks (American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover) are dropping requirements that make a credit card signature necessary. …
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4 Great Credit Cards For Fair Credit
Having less than excellent credit doesn’t mean you’re doomed to the bottom of the credit card barrel. There are plenty of credit cards for fair credit that offer solid rewards and perks. …
Best Unsecured Personal Loans of 2018
If you’re shopping for the best personal loans, you have plenty of options. There are a number of lenders offering competitive APRs, low fees, high loan limits and flexible loan terms. …
The 5 best budgeting apps for on the go
Creating and sticking to a budget is no easy task, especially around the holiday season. Fortunately, there are a slew of budgeting apps to help you track your spending. Download one of these on your smartphone and you’ll not only get help creating a budget, you’ll have instant access to your recent spending habits. …
Infographic: What to do after a data breach
The reported number of data breaches keeps rising, impacting more individuals on a daily basis. In fact, there have now been over 8,000 data breaches since January 2005, with over 1.05 billion records exposed, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center. If you’ve been a victim of a recent data breach, you’re certainly just one among many. …
4 best personal loans for fall 2017: Where to shop
If you’re in the market for a personal loan, there are plenty of great offers to choose from this fall. Right now, the best personal loans are boasting relatively low APRs, low fees, high loan limits and flexible terms. …
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6 steps to take after a data breach
If you’re wondering what steps to take after a data breach, you’re not alone. …