Tax identity theft is growing in the United States. In fact, 43% of identity theft complaints received by the FTC in 2012 were related to tax fraud. The IRS received close to 940,000 fraudulent tax… Tips to Avoid Tax Identity Theft
Rewards credit card offers have ramped up this year, with many credit card issuers offering better rewards than ever before. The Capital One Venture Card, for example, pays 2% cash back on purchases. Discover it… Paying Interest on a Rewards Card? Bad Idea
There are many bad credit cards out there, some of the worst contenders are those that target people with bad credit. Even with bad credit, there’s one credit card, you should definitely stay away from:… The One Credit Card You Should Never Have
Despite the high interest rate and borrowing costs, payday loans are attractive to so many borrowers because they don’t have as rigorous of an approval process as regular loans. In fact, all you usually need… Payday Loans And Your Credit Score
Dealing with financial problems can be tough, especially when it comes to credit card. Monthly payments, balances, due dates, past due balances, and collection calls can be very stressful. It’s hard not to worry about… Are Your Credit Cards Stressing You Out?
If you’ve ever ordered a “free” credit report or credit score, you’re likely already familiar with trial subscriptions. But, the credit reporting industry isn’t the only place where this scheme is used. Numerous companies bait… Beware Free Items Tied to Trial Subscriptions
The IRS tax refund tracker tool has become so popular for people expecting a tax refund that the IRS has put out a notice asking taxpayers to limit their inquiries to no more than once… IRS: Use Refund Tracker Tools Once per Day
In this week’s State of the Union address, President Barack Obama recommended the minimum wage be incrementally increased to $9.00 per hour and be tied to the inflation rate after that. Having the Federal minimum… Should the Federal Minimum Wage Increase to $9?
If you find an erroneous charge on your credit card or bank statement, you have the right to dispute it with your credit or debit card issuer, as long as you do it within 60… Dispute Responsibly: Disputes Cost Banks $10 to $40 Per Incident
American Tax Relief, a company who purported to reduce consumer’s tax debt, has been ordered to pay more than $15 million to the FTC for deceiving consumers. As their name implies, American Tax Relief sold… Tax Relief Scammers Ordered to Pay Over $15 Million