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How long should you keep your tax records?Your tax work isn't done once you file your return.
Tax Day: Seven alternative ways to pay your taxesMost payments come in the form of a paper check or a withdrawal directly from a bank account, but those aren't the only ways to pay the tax man.
Are you financially healthy?Just as physical health is a combination of behavior, genes, and access to good medical care, financial health is a result of personal decisions and abilities, the economy and access to good, unbiased financial services and advice.
Can't pay your taxes? Six ways to cope.File on time, and pay what you can.
Answers to those relentless questions about how card use affects your credit scoreTo test how various credit-card actions affect credit scores in real life, NerdWallet and credit-reporting firm Equifax teamed up to analyze anonymized data on tens of thousands of people over time.
Three ways women can close the retirement gapWomen, on average, have 401(k) balances that are 50 percent lower than men's. Here's how to start closing the gap.
Use your tax refund to spring clean your financesTax season is a natural time to think about your finances, and a tax refund can be a big help in achieving your near- and far-term goals. Here are four practical steps you can take.
How millennials can learn from boomers' retirement planning mistakesOn average, the baby boomer generation is significantly under-saved for retirement. It’s not too late for millennials to change way we think about retirement so we can avoid making the same mistakes that our parents’ generation did.
Timeless investing advice from Wall Street's woman pioneerFifty years ago, Muriel 'Mickie' Siebert became the first woman to buy a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Whether you’re learning how to buy stocks or are a seasoned investing veteran, her advice still resonates
Tax implications of medical saving and spending accountsHere are the tax implications and advantages of medical flexible spending arrangements and health savings accounts.
Which is a better investment: Roth IRA or a traditional IRA?A new analysis reveals that savers who make the maximum IRA contribution each year will always net more after-tax retirement dollars with a Roth IRA than they will with a traditional IRA, regardless of their current and future tax rates.
When to book the cheapest flights for holiday travelWhile you can always snag solid last-minute travel deals, when you're booking airfare your best chance to save comes from buying early – but not too early.
Flush with tax refund cash? Proceed with caution.Retailers hope to get some of that money, but so do debt collectors, buy-here-pay-here car lots and purveyors of interest-free loans that come with fat fees.
Six tips to help you decide whether to rent or buyHere are a few questions to ask yourself before you make your next move, and some smart ways to save money if you decide buying is the way to go.
Here's how you can invest $20,000So you’ve come into some money? First, get excited. Then, figure out how to make the most out of that money.
How to choose between actively and passively managed fundsAs passive management draws in more and more investors, it’s easy to overlook some of the advantages active management can add to a portfolio.
Impact on your wallet if federal financial watchdog is guttedThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau arguably has done as much to change the financial lives of consumers as any other government agency in history. But now it's under threat of being dismantled.
Americans could save $50 billion a year by haggling over bills. Here's how.The word 'bills' used to be synonymous with 'fixed expenses.' But there’s nothing fixed about many of the bills a typical household pays today.
The best times to buy 2017's most popular smartphones at a discountNew phones drop in price a few months after release. But with different brands releasing phones at different times, the best time to buy depends on which phone you want.
Bits of old wisdom to help you invest wisely under new presidentThe market will undoubtedly go through some turbulence in the next four years. But if you’re invested for the long run, you needn’t stress about that.
