Got your first job? Here are some tax tips for first time filers
The deadline to file your taxes is less than a month away, and if you’re doing them for the first time, you might be feeling added pressure
The deadline to file your taxes is less than a month away, and if you’re doing them for the first time, you might be feeling added pressure
Taxpayers who haven’t filed 2021 tax returns who may be eligible for a COVID stimulus payment must file it by April 15 to claim the credit
President Joe Biden is making another attempt at student loan cancellation after the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that his administration couldn’t forgive $400 billion in student loan debt using a 2003 law
Last year, consumers lost $8.8 billion to scammers, and the Federal Trade Commission says older adults lost the most money compared to other age groups
The holidays can be a challenging time if you're on a budget
The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but they can also be financially stressful
A new version of the federal student aid application known as the FAFSA is now available to all college applicants for the 2024-2025 school year
A new online application designed to make applying for federal student aid easier went live this week, but not everyone has been able to access it
Recent mass layoffs from technology and media companies, including eBay, Riot Games and the Los Angeles Times, might have you thinking about your job security
Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received over 64,000 romance scams reports that translated into $1.14 billion in reported losses
For many students, the excitement of being accepted into their first-choice college is being tempered this year by a troublesome uncertainty over whether they’ll get the financial aid they need to attend
Tax season is underway in the U.S. Filing taxes can be a daunting task that’s often left until the last minute
After weeks of testing, an electronic system for filing returns directly to the IRS is now available for taxpayers from 12 selected states
Scammers look for ways to trick people into giving them money year-round, but tax season can be particularly fraught
For many people, tax season isn’t only about gathering W-2 forms or calling an accountant
Borrowers with some types of federal student loans have until today to consolidate their loans to qualify for full student loan cancellation or credit toward cancellation
The self-imposed rules of a no-buy challenge are simple: participants pledge to stop buying non-essential items, be they unneeded shoes, additional beauty products or other impulse buys for a set amount of time, usually 12 months
Many people start no-buy challenges at the beginning of the year and commit to keep going until the end of it
With graduation season over, many college grads are embarking on summer internships or their first full-time jobs
If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one
One surprising thing about Jennifer Lopez’s split from Ben Affleck is that her divorce petition did not include any mention of a prenuptial agreement
With holiday shopping season around the corner, experts recommend caution when your favorite store offers you a credit card
The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers came to an end on Sept. 30
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to learn how to protect yourself from scams
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