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Today’s top story: How to prepare for a recession. Also in the news: What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage, how to stay organized when you have multiple credit cards, and how to find a bank that pays you to open an account.
How to Prepare for a Recession
Take steps now.
What to Do If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
Talk to your lender immediately.
How to Stay Organized When You Have Multiple Credit CardsKeeping a master list.
Find a Bank That Pays You to Open an AccountBonuses are out there.
Today’s top story: You can now pause 2 student loan payments. But should you? Also in the news: A new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on the coronavirus, why you should be the friend who talks about money, and how long you should keep your tax documents.
You Can Now Pause 2 Student Loan Payments, But Should You?
Is it really worth it?
SmartMoney podcast: Coronavirus edition
How the virus impacts your money.
Be the Friend Who Talks About Money
Tough conversations that are worth having.
How Long Should You Keep Your Tax Documents?
Make copies of everything.
Today’s top story: The IRS’ new tax-filing deadline is July 15th. Also in the news: Tax traps that side hustlers should avoid, what not to do when spring cleaning your finances, and what you need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
The IRS’ New Tax-Filing Deadline Is July 15. Here’s What to Know Now
You have an extra three months.
Tax Traps That Side Hustlers Should Avoid
Don’t get caught with a big tax bill.
What Not to Do When Spring Cleaning Your Finances
Don’t be too drastic.
What You Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Find out how you benefit.
Today’s top story: Relief checks may be coming, but scammers are already here. Also in the news: 3 ways credit cards can help you ride out a crisis, your student loan bill is still due during a pandemic, and how to save energy while you’re stuck at home.
Relief Checks May Be Coming, but Scammers Are Already Here
Scammers never miss an opportunity.
3 Ways Credit Cards Can Help You Ride Out a Crisis
Preserving your cash.
Your Student Loan Bill Is Still Due During the Pandemic
Interest is halted, but you still need to pay.
How to Save Energy When You’re Stuck at Home
Keeping your electric bill in check.
Today’s top story: IRS tax payments are now due in July. Here’s what that means for you. Also in the news: Taking your banking online during social distancing, why a used EV should be your teen’s first car, and what to do about your rewards travel plans.
IRS Tax Payments Are Now Due in July. Here’s What It Means for You
You still need to file by April 15th.
Social Distancing During the Coronavirus? Take Your Banking Online
It’s both convenient and safe.
Your Teen’s First Car: A Low-Cost, Low-Upkeep Used EV
A combination of factors make it an ideal choice.
What to Do About Your Rewards Travel Plans
Sorting through the confusion.
Millions of Americans earn extra money outside their regular jobs — as ride-hailing drivers, Airbnb hosts, eBay sellers and freelancers of all kinds. Their side hustle income may help make ends meet, but it also can create tax traps.
Side gigs usually count as self-employment, which triggers different rules, additional tax forms and plenty of confusion for people accustomed to filing as employees, tax experts say.
In my latest for the Associated Press, find out how to avoid surprises when it comes to tax time.