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Which debts can be consolidated? Here are 4 types to consider combining

April 13, 2024, 5:56am Business

Debt consolidation can make repayment easier by consolidating multiple accounts into a single one. Consolidating debt also can save you money on interest and help you get out of debt faster, depending on your situation. Here are four ways to do it: Read story

Got kids? Here’s what to know about filing your 2023 taxes

April 11, 2024, 8:08am Business

There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here’s what to know: Read story

NerdWallet: 5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money

April 10, 2024, 8:25am Business

Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an older parent. Read story

FILE - Students cross the campus of Dartmouth College, March 5, 2024, in Hanover, N.H. While tax pros say it&rsquo;s great for college students to start filing their own forms, parents and students should double-check everything carefully before anyone pushes the &ldquo;submit&rdquo; button. (AP Photo/Robert F.

NerdWallet: Tax tips for college students and their parents

FILE - Students cross the campus of Dartmouth College, March 5, 2024, in Hanover, N.H. While tax pros say it&rsquo;s great for college students to start filing their own forms, parents and students should double-check everything carefully before anyone pushes the &ldquo;submit&rdquo; button. (AP Photo/Robert F.

April 10, 2024, 7:43am Business

There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing their taxes, and while tax pros say it’s great for college students to start filing their own forms, parents and students should double check everything carefully before anyone pushes the “submit” button. Read story

Millennial Money: Is financial trauma holding you back from living your best life?

April 9, 2024, 8:41am Business

Whether it’s going to bed before midnight, eating broccoli, or dealing with your finances, doing the “right” thing can sometimes feel like a herculean effort. Read story

FILE - A couple sit along a trail overlooking White Rock Lake in Dallas on Feb. 24, 2024. Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much trickier than it seems, and tax pros agree that it is a time when people need to be especially careful.

If you’re retired or about to retire, think carefully about your tax strategy

FILE - A couple sit along a trail overlooking White Rock Lake in Dallas on Feb. 24, 2024. Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much trickier than it seems, and tax pros agree that it is a time when people need to be especially careful.

April 9, 2024, 8:22am Business

Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much trickier than it seems, and tax pros agree it’s a time when people need to be especially careful to look at their entire financial picture before deciding on a things like 401(k) withdrawal amounts and timing, or when… Read story

Palmer: What college students need to know about payment apps

April 8, 2024, 7:12am Business

For college students, sending money to friends has never been easier thanks to peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App. But that convenience poses risks, including vulnerability to errors, fraud and the tendency to overspend. Read story

FILE - Money is donated for out of work musicians on March 18, 2021, in New York. At tax time, the three biggest potential deductions for most people are mortgage insurance, charitable donations in cash or in property, and eligible state and local taxes.

Should you itemize or take a standard deduction on your tax return? Here’s what to know

FILE - Money is donated for out of work musicians on March 18, 2021, in New York. At tax time, the three biggest potential deductions for most people are mortgage insurance, charitable donations in cash or in property, and eligible state and local taxes.

April 8, 2024, 5:05am Business

When tackling your taxes, it can sometimes be hard to figure out whether to opt for a standard deduction or itemize. Read story

A page from the Internal Revenue Service website is shown on a laptop on Monday, April1, 2024 in New York. Taxpayers usually know their identity has been stolen when they try to file their tax returns and the IRS says they&rsquo;ve already done so.

Here’s how to protect yourself from common scams this tax season

A page from the Internal Revenue Service website is shown on a laptop on Monday, April1, 2024 in New York. Taxpayers usually know their identity has been stolen when they try to file their tax returns and the IRS says they&rsquo;ve already done so.

April 6, 2024, 5:25am Business

Tax season can come with several headaches, from gathering documents to finding the time to sit down and file. But one pain that you want to avoid is falling for a tax scam. Read story

NerdWallet: Hotels where baseball fans can score cool perks, save some money

April 3, 2024, 7:41am Business

With baseball season in full swing, it’s time for fans to make their game-day plans. For those traveling to the game, that can require finding a hotel to serve as a home base. Read story