Get smart with your money
You know to contribute enough to your 401(k) to get the full company match. Maybe you’ve even adjusted your withholding so you’re not giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan.
Yet you may feel the need to do even more, especially if you’re making the last big push toward retirement. These hacks allow you to shelter more money from taxes now and when you retire. In my latest for the Associated Press, the 4 crucial tax hacks you might not know.
Today’s top story: How paying off your student loans could actually be a bad thing for your credit. Also in the news: Common tax filing mistakes to avoid, the best new money apps, and how to earn money during your retirement.
Why Paying Off Your Student Loans Could Actually Hurt Your Credit
Yes, you read that correctly.
Tax Hacks 2015: Avoid These 10 Common Filing Mistakes
Filing mistakes can significantly delay your refund.
The Best New Savings Apps for Your Phone
New year, new apps.
5 ways to earn money in retirement
Retirement doesn’t have to be the end of earning.
Cash-strapped? The dos and (mostly) don’ts of 401(k) loans
The cons outweigh the pros.