We are all aware of the threat of identity theft. Those ruthless scammers will stop at nothing to get your personal information, including digging through your garbage, lying about who they are, or stealing your… Identity Thieves Use Any Tactic to Steal Your Identity
Ready to open your IRA? So, you’ve reduced your debts to a level you can pay off every month. You’ve saved a few month’s worth of living expenses for emergencies. You’ve done a little research… Where You Can Open Your IRA
If you are thinking about opening your IRA, you may wonder if it’s better for you to go with the Traditional or Roth IRA. Both require that you earn at least as much income as… Roth IRA or Traditional IRA
If you’re young and just starting out, you may be anxious to become independent and move your life forward. You are in the early stages of a prosperous life, as long as you make smart… The Young Person’s Guide to Financial Independence
Citigroup has become the next major institution troubled by bad mortgage-related investments to receive a taxpayer bailout. The New York-based mega-bank is yet another financial giant to be considered “too big to fail”; the company… Taxpayers Rescue Citigroup
If you’ve thought about opening an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), good for you. The hardest thing about saving for your future is making the decision to do it and following through. Your retirement may be… Plan for Your Retirement ASAP
W-4 forms should be updated when your tax situation changes. When you were hired at your current job, your employer had you fill out a W-4 form. This form helps the employer take the right… Update Your W-4 to Reflect Your Actual Tax Bill
What is a recession? A recession is often defined as two consecutive quarters of slowing economic growth, as measured by the gross domestic product (GDP), but it’s really a little more complicated than that. Economists… The Housing Bust and Our Country’s Recession Fears
Be sure to use the correct filing status when you file your income tax return; choosing the wrong filing status can cost you. If you fail to utilize a filing status that can lower your… Choose the Correct Filing Status
With tax season around the corner, many Americans are anticipating an income tax refund. Some are so anxious about their refund that they are willing to take out an exorbitant loan at a cost equivalent… Say "No" to the Tax Refund Anticipation Loan