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Today’s top story: Goofed on your tax returns? Here’s what to do. Also in the news: 5 awful reasons to buy a stock, what newlyweds need to know about insurance, and does free shipping make you spend more money.
Goofed on Your Tax Return? Here’s What to Do
Don’t panic.
5 Awful Reasons to Buy a Stock
Be cautious when buying.
What Newlyweds Need to Know About Insurance
Changes you need to make.
Does Free Shipping Make You Spend More Money?
When free shipping gets costly.
Today’s top story: The best time to file your tax returns. Also in the news: Picking the right financial advisor, overcoming retirement obstacles, and what the Presidential candidates have planned for your wallet.
The Best Time to File Your Tax Return
What’s the optimum time for you?
Key Steps to Researching a Financial Advisor
Finding the right advisor.
5 ways to overcome obstacles between you and retirement
Don’t let them get in your way.
Keep an eye on candidates’ plans for your wallet: Advisors
They’re both after your money.
Today’s top story: Debunking emergency fund myths. Also in the news: How filing separately could give some couples a lower tax bill, the financial benefits of living with less, and how much down payment you should have to buy a home.
Debunking 5 Emergency Fund Myths
Separating fact from financial fiction.
Filing Separately Could Give Some Couples a Lower Tax Bill
Splitting up your tax returns could save you money.
The Financial Benefits of Living With Less
Downsizing your way out of debt.
How Much Down Payment Do You Need to Buy a Home?
How much do you really need?
Today’s top story: How the new advisor rule will effect your retirement investments. Also in the news: Why a better FICO score leads to a better retirement, how to avoid retirement rip-offs, and protecting your tax returns from criminals.
What the New Advisor Rule Means for You, Your Retirement Investments
Introducing the fiduciary rule.
How a Better FICO Score Leads to Better Retirement
What you save in interest could improve your retirement.
5 ways to avoid retirement rip-offs
Choose wisely.
How criminals could steal your tax return
Criminals are going tax phishing.
Today’s top story: Capital One could be paying you a visit. Also in the news: Why your tax return could get audited, the pros and cons of self-insurance, and how to rent a home with bad credit.
Capital One Says It Can Show Up at Cardholders’ Homes, Workplaces
“What’s in your wallet? No, really. Show us what’s in your wallet.”
6 Reasons Your Tax Return Might Get Audited
Don’t panic.
Should You Self Insure Against Long-Term Care Risk Or Buy Insurance?
Hedging your bets.
5 Tips for Renting a Home With Bad Credit
Bad credit doesn’t have to leave you out in the cold.
Track How Happy You Are with Your Purchases in Your Ledger
Analyzing your purchase satisfaction can save you money.
Today’s top story: Hiccups to avoid when applying for a VA loan. Also in the news: Keeping your home from turning into a money pit, learning the basics of the Affordable Care Act, and how to file your tax returns electronically.
5 Homebuying Hiccups for Veterans to Avoid
How to clear any potential hurdles on the way to a VA loan.
7 Homebuying Mistakes to Avoid
How not to turn your new home into a money pit.
5 things you need to know about the Affordable Care Act
Learning the basics.
Ways to Electronically File Your tax Return
Skip the long lines at the post office.
Medical Services Medicare Doesn’t Cover
If you need glasses or a hearing aid, you’re on your own.