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Do This a Few Days Each Month and Watch Your Mortgage Disappear

Karla Bowsher on November 2, 2020

Anyone with internet access and some spare space can bring in enough extra money to cover a mortgage payment every month. Find out how to do it.

2 States Lowering Taxes Due to Federal Reform

Karla Bowsher on March 28, 2018

More states are expected to follow suit and trim your tax bill. Will your state be next?

Is Cheap Toothpaste a Bad Idea for Your Teeth?

Allison Martin on March 28, 2018

Find out whether it makes sense to look for bargain toothpaste — or if you are putting your teeth at risk.

What I Learned From My Facebook Data — and Why You Need to See Yours

Karla Bowsher on March 27, 2018

It’s possible — and enlightening — to download your Facebook archive. Here’s how and why you should find out everything the company knows about you.

8 Smart Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

Marilyn Lewis on March 27, 2018

Get your financial house in order. Here’s how to pare, organize and shred your piles of documents. It’s easy, smart and cathartic.

America’s 15 Highest-Paid Mayors

Donna Freedman on March 27, 2018

Riding herd on a large, complex city is certainly a challenge. But the size of their domain is not all that determines their pay.

3 Reasons to Skip This Common But Costly Tax-Filing Move

Karla Bowsher on March 26, 2018

There are several ways to submit your income tax return to the IRS — but one route is much riskier than the others.

How to Avoid Scams That Target Your New Medicare Card

Karla Bowsher on May 7, 2020

A new rash of Medicare scams has broken out at a critical time. Here’s how to protect yourself and loved ones.

Ask Stacy: Should I Buy Rental Car Insurance?

Stacy Johnson CPA on March 26, 2018

Rental car insurance — also known as “collision damage waiver” and “loss damage waiver” — can often cost as much the car rental. Is it an outrageous upsell or necessary protection?

All 50 States Ranked for Credit Card Fraud Risk

Nancy Dunham on March 23, 2018

Know the risks where you live and where you travel.

How to Delete Yourself From the Internet

Gael F. Cooper on March 21, 2018

Looking to shrink your digital footprint or eliminate some of those time-sucking social media connections?

Just Weeks Left to Grab These 4 ‘Green’ Tax Credits

Karla Bowsher on March 21, 2018

These federal income tax breaks were recently extended — but only for this tax season. Here’s how to cash in on them by Uncle Sam’s deadline.

Watch This: Can Stress Actually Kill You?

Money Talks News on March 20, 2018

Stress can make us grouchy, tense and anxious. But can it send us to an early grave? Watch this video to find out.

9 Simple Ways to Cut Plastic Waste

Nancy Dunham on March 20, 2018

The planet will thank you, your local (overwhelmed) landfill will thank you. Even your budget will thank you.

3 Popular Tax Breaks Extended for 2017 Returns

Karla Bowsher on March 19, 2018

These tax-reducing measures were just renewed — but only for one year. Here’s how to cash in on them by the April deadline.

What Single Women Are Getting Wrong About Money

Lucy Lazarony on March 19, 2018

Here’s how women on their own shortchange themselves, according to a new study, and what they can do to set their finances right. (And, no, we do not mean getting married!)