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- Do you know about these 4 tax deductions?Most filers know about the biggest deductions, such as children or mortgage interest. But there are a few less familiar ones that could help make April 18 a happier day.
- Why you might want to switch your bankSwitching bank accounts can help you more easily manage your money, and in some cases, it can even earn you more of it. Here's how to make the switch is as painless as possible.
- How to get the most out of your budgeting appsInvesting a little extra initial effort in your new budgeting apps can pay off in a smoother and more useful experience.
- What Trump's action on financial advisor rule means for retirement saversPresident Trump might do away with a new rule that requires financial advisors and brokers who provide advice on retirement accounts to act in the best interests of their clients over their own.
- A simple guide to the many financial-advisor designationsAs you search for advisors in your area to help you with taxes or other financial planning, you’ll notice many of them include letter designations after their names. What do these letters mean?
- The most common investment fees to be aware ofYou should know what you’re paying for when you invest. Then, you can look for ways to lessen the impact that fees can have on your overall investment return.
- How changes at Fannie Mae could help more minority families get home loansIn September 2016, Fannie Mae, the government-sanctioned company that buys many of the mortgages that lenders issue, unveiled two new credit scoring initiatives in its underwriting process. Here’s what those changes may mean, especially to borrowers of color.
- How to save on tax-prep softwareThere's no reason to wait until April to submit your returns when there are some great tax-prep software deals out there right now.
- How the Chase-Intuit deal could change online banking for the betterJPMorgan Chase and Intuit announced a partnership to share customer bank account information, beginning what may be a sea change in the consumer banking industry.
- How to watch the Super Bowl without cableIf you’re among the one in four US households that have cut the cord on cable or satellite TV, and maybe dumped your TV set to boot, watching Super Bowl 51 at home this Sunday may require some creativity.
- Documents you'll need at your fingertips before doing your taxesWhether you hire a professional or do it yourself, you need certain information and documentation to file your tax return. Here’s a list of items taxpayers need to complete the job.
- Tips on teaching kids about moneyChildren begin to develop their money habits at a younger age than you may think: Between 3 and 5, according to educational experts.
- 5 apps that take the headache out of business invoicingGood invoicing software can take much of the grief out of the process by letting you manage multiple clients and automate payment and recurring invoices. Here are some top choices in invoicing and accounting software.
- Tempted by a new bank account sign-up bonus? Read the fine print.New account incentives appear to offer easy money, especially if you're already looking for a new bank. However, proceed carefully: The rules behind these giveaways can cut into payouts, and there may be negative consequences for your reputation as a banking customer.
- Behind the hype of HTC's new phonesHTC recently unveiled two new flagship phones. Here's the scoop on the AI assistant, missing headphone jack, and more.
- How to avoid taking on the bad money habits of your parentsMaybe your parents taught you to overspend, pinch pennies, or to fear investing in the stock market. You don’t have to relive their money mistakes. You can take steps to craft your own financial identity.
- Use your car for business? Here's how to deduct car-related expenses on your taxes.When you use your car for business, the IRS allows you to deduct that expense from your taxable income. But there are a number of eligibility limitations.
- The rewards and risks of signing up for a credit card just to get the promotional bonus pointsIs it a smart financial move to apply for a card simply to get some extra points? The answer, like many others in the realm of credit cards, isn't so straightforward.
- 4 post-election market indicators investors are trackingOne week after Donald Trump’s inauguration the Dow Jones industrial average surpassed a tantalizing, if largely meaningless, 20,000 marker. Are investors celebrating? Not quite.
- Thinking of starting your own business? Here's a little-known way of funding itA Rollover as Business Startup, or ROBS, lets business owners use money from a retirement account without any early withdrawal penalties or taxes for their business. Here are the pros and cons of choosing this route.