Get smart with your money
Today’s top story: What’s love got to do with a Roth IRA? Also in the news: Are you ready for a joint bank account, why America needs black-owned banks, and 3 health insurance tax benefits you can get in 2017.
What’s Love Got to Do With a Roth IRA?
Saving for the golden years.
Two Hearts, One Bank Account: Are You Ready?
Ready to take the big step?
Why America Needs Black-Owned Banks
Honoring history.
3 health insurance tax benefits you can get in 2017
Maximizing your savings.
Today’s top story: Creating a budget isn’t as scary as it sounds. Also in the news: How filing separately could give some couples a lower tax bill, the history of the credit card, and how to protect your family business during a divorce.
Creating a Budget Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds
Taking the first step.
Filing Separately Could Give Some Couples a Lower Tax Bill
When it makes sense to file separately.
The History of the Credit Card
The origins of our favorite plastic.
How to protect your family business during a divorce
Protecting a legacy.
Today’s top story: What to do when you haven’t received your W-2s. Also in the news: When you should use your emergency fund, how overborrowing can add over $100 a month to your student loan payment, and how a millennial couple paid off $20,000 in debt in two years.
Haven’t Gotten Your W-2? Take These Steps
Getting your tax docs in order.
When You Should Use Your Financial Emergency Fund
Determining true emergencies.
Overborrowing Could Add $119 to a Typical Monthly Student Loan Payment
Only borrow what you truly need.
How This Millennial Couple Paid Off $20,000 in 2 Years
Sticking to a plan.
Today’s top story: What retirement savers need to know about Trump’s action on the advisor rule. Also in the news: Using your emergency fund to pay off debt, breaking up with your bank, and what to do if the IRS breaks the rules.
What Trump’s Action on Advisor Rule Means for Retirement Savers
The fiduciary rule is now in question.
Emergency Funds: Should You Use Yours to Pay Down Debt?
Making a tough decision.
Sean Talks Money: Don’t Cling to a Bank You Don’t Love
Breaking up with your bank.
Know your rights if the IRS breaks the rules
Taxpayers have rights, too.
Today’s top story: 10 tax forms you need to know before you file. Also in the news: How Blacks took banking into their own hands, understanding collision and comprehensive insurance, and why you shouldn’t take financial advice from commercials.
10 Tax Forms You Need to Know Before You File
Understanding the 1099s and the W2s.
How Blacks Took Banking Into Their Own Hands
More than 18% of African Americans don’t have traditional bank accounts.
Understanding Collision and Comprehensive Insurance
The important differences.
Don’t Take Financial Advice from Commercials
Don’t forget – they’re trying to sell you something.
Today’s top story: 2017 Tax Checklist. Also in the news: How home insurance defends your Super Bowl party mishaps, how using TurboTax could help with your student loans, and new apps to bolster your personal finances.
Super Bowl Party Fouls: How Home Insurance Defends Your Turf
Making sure your party mishaps are covered.
How Using TurboTax Could Help With Your Student Loans
Looking into refinancing options.
2017 Tax Checklist: What to Gather Before Filing
Get your paperwork in order.
Online DIY options to bolster your personal finances
Apps to help you get organized.
Today’s top story: Determining the best way to do your taxes. Also in the news: Refinancing an FHA loan, what’s next for the stock market, and why now is the time to hunt for higher rates on your bank accounts.
Determining the Best Way to Do Your Taxes
Finding the way that works best for you.
FHA Streamline Refinance: 5 Strict Conditions
Meeting the tough requirements.
Trump’s in, Dow Hits 20,000: What’s Next for the Market?
Looking at the market under a new administration.
Now’s the time: Hunt for higher rates on your bank accounts
It’s a year of rising interest rates.
Today’s top story: IRS changes you should know about before filing taxes. Also in the news: How to avoid your parents’ money mistakes, how to avoid tax scammers, and what to do when you’re struggling with student debt.
IRS Changes You Should Know About Before Filing Your Taxes
New rules for the new year.
How Can I Avoid My Parents’ Money Mistakes?
Charting your own financial path.
As Tax Season Approaches, So Do Scammers
Be on the lookout.
Struggling with student debt? Here are 6 things you should know
Don’t ignore the problem.
Today’s top story: 3 things you should know about the Dow hitting 20,000. Also in the news: Starting 2017 with a financial cleanse, how to protect your finances during a divorce, and tax-preparation tips for early birds.
3 Things You Should Know About the Dow Hitting 20,000
Breaking the 20K mark.
Start 2017 With a Financial Cleanse
Resetting your financial baseline.
4 Ways to Protect Your Finances During a Divorce
Protecting yourself during a difficult time.
January Tax-Preparation Tips for Early Birds
Getting an early start.
Today’s top story: 5 financial goals to set in 2017. Also in the news: What you should do with rising home equity credit rates, simple tasks to prepare you for tax season, and 7 ways to prepare for an unpaid maternity leave.
5 Financial Goals to Set in 2017
Short-term and long-term.
Home Equity Line of Credit Rates to Rise; What Should You Do?
Assessing your options.
These Simple Tasks Prepare You for Tax Season
Getting your documents in order.
7 Ways to Prepare for an Unpaid Maternity Leave
Creating a less stressful maternity leave.