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Waiting until the last minute to pay your taxes can cost you

What do you do if you fall victim to tax-related identity theft?

Caring for an elderly relative can be rewarding, but incredibly difficult – as well as expensive. However, it may be possible to recoup some of the costs through income tax savings. 

If you are a lending institution that loses money on the loans that you make, it's an understatement to say that changes are required

If you are looking at obtaining life insurance, and you want to know what your rate class might be with a number of carriers, here is one way to make that happen

A new test program in Montana addresses an underserved area of the housing market affordable rental homes by making loans to help people move in

Some of these cannot be avoided, but others are essentially errors in judgment

Claiming dependents on your taxes is usually a fairly straightforward procedure, but in some cases, more than one person (or couple filing jointly) will claim someone as a dependent, muddying the process

It's debatable whether taxes are simpler, but there's no doubt that some deductions will be lost after 2017

Did you know that the type of investments you hold could hand you a surprise tax bill and potentially ruin your IRA status?

With tax-filing season now upon us, there's another kind of identity theft you should be watching out for

Beware of Social Security tips, the wrong one could cost you big time

With a defined benefit plan, like a pension, retirees collect a fixed amount in every year of retirement. However, more and more Americans are retiring with defined contribution plans, in which they build assets up mainly...

For eight years in my 20's, I was working 80-90 hours a week, fixated on chasing the all-powerful dollar. I barely saw my wife and first-born child, and I was miserable. I made a lot of money, but had no balance. At 30,...

Could you end up behind bars?

The point of this war isn't land or power. The purpose of this battle is to affix blame for the mess that we call the nation's finances

For three years in a row, Americans are going to get a little extra time to file their taxes, thanks to a holiday that may be completely unknown to you

If cryptocurrency history is written by the winners, then this is the year for Monero (XMR), the anonymous crypto coin, to add its name to the ledger

Like most Americans, you probably want to get through your taxes as quickly as possible.

For Valentine's Day, we hope you bought a thoughtful gift for your significant other. It's the thought that counts, of course, but let us give you a tip or two

If you haven't filed your taxes yet, consider the following changes courtesy of the budget bill

The W-2 is the base document that defines your tax obligations, so it is important that you review and understand yours.

Ever hear of Dogecoin? What about Litecoin or SmartCash? Perhaps not, but they have been worth at least $1 billion, along with all the other cryptocurrencies in this article

Do the words "tax return" send shivers down your spine because you always end up with a gigantic headache and little or no tax refund at the end? Maybe the problem is in preparation and planning – or lack of it. 

I find when meeting with individuals for the first time that they typically have no idea how much they will need to be able to retire.

Thanks to large-scale hacks such as the Equifax and Yahoo breaches, identity thieves have no shortage of information to use in their criminal pursuits. Is your information among them?

How will millennials do in retirement? Very well...or so they think.

What sort of structure makes the most sense for your small business - a corporate structure or a sole proprietorship? If neither structure fits you well, perhaps the best choice for you is a Limited Liability Company

Is it tax time already? You may not want to admit it, but tax time starts well before the filing deadline.

Are you preparing to enter the housing market in 2018? Whether you're a buyer or a seller, 2018 is likely to be a year of both challenges and opportunities

Instant approval credit cards bring another level of convenience to the credit application process

Calculate the best time to take Social Security

Have you ever heard of the Pre-Mover Housing Index? Read more to discover what is and how it calculates where people are buying homes.

For the unprepared, the mortgage process can be a whirlwind of unfamiliar terms and procedures followed by stacks of confusing paperwork.