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Tax Hacks 2015: 8 Ways to Get Free Help Preparing Your Taxes

Marilyn Lewis on January 12, 2015

The less you earn, the more help you’ll find for preparing your taxes. But there are free programs for everyone, no matter how much you make.

Many TurboTax Users are Fuming. Here’s Why

Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015

Beware: The new desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe requires you to upgrade — ponying up an extra $30 or $40 — if you need to report investment, self-employment or rental income, forms that used to be included in its deluxe software package.

How I Averted a Medical Billing Disaster

Guest Blogger on January 7, 2015

Even if you never receive a medical bill, failure to pay for your care can do serious damage to your credit. Here’s what happened after an ER visit.

The Retirement Plan You’d Desperately Want … If You Knew About It

Maryalene LaPonsie on April 6, 2017

We’re talking about employee stock ownership plans. Here’s what you should know if your company plans to offer one.

10 Signs You’ve Gone From Frugal to Cheap

Guest Blogger on January 5, 2015

Watching your spending is good, unless you find yourself stooping to these habits.

When Death Comes Calling: 5 Things to Do After a Terminal Diagnosis

Maryalene LaPonsie on December 31, 2014

No one wants to think about money when they’re dying, but making some smart financial decisions at the end of your life can be a final gift to your loved ones.

Hey, What’s This ‘Disposition’ Fee From Hyundai?

Christopher Elliott on December 31, 2014

When Kim DeBiase ends her lease for a Hyundai Sonata, the dealership demands a $400 payment for a “disposition” fee. And that puts her in a bad disposition. Does she really have to fork over the money?

7 Reasons to Use a Dashboard Camera

Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020

A dash cam car insurance discount doesn’t yet exist, but recording your drive may still help keep your car insurance rates down.

Ask Stacy: Help! Student Loan Debt Is Threatening My Daughter’s Future

Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018

This reader’s future son-in-law is threatening to drag her daughter down with his massive student loans. Short of calling off the wedding, what’s a mother to do?

10 Smart Year-End Money Moves You Can Make During Commercial Breaks

Maryalene LaPonsie on December 26, 2014

Making smart year-end money moves doesn’t require a lot of time. In fact, you can give yourself a year-end review and makeover during commercial breaks while you’re watching TV.

12 Things That Will Be Less Expensive in 2015

Guest Blogger on December 23, 2014

Falling gas prices and an end to tariffs on Chinese imports will affect prices on everything from food to electronics.

Java Hack: Coffee Lovers Outsmart Keurig’s K-Cup Technology

Krystal Steinmetz on December 18, 2014

It seems that all you need is the top of a Keurig K-Cup, scissors and tape, and you can hack Keurig’s new coffee maker into brewing whatever off-brand coffee you want.

Dropping Off Your Rental Car Doesn’t Mean You’re Off the Hook

Christopher Elliott on December 18, 2014

Customers have been surprised by huge bills from car rental companies. Here’s why this is happening.

Congress Extends Tax Break for Troubled Homeowners, But Headaches Aren’t Over

Guest Blogger on December 18, 2014

Forgiven debt that’s considered taxable income can result in more debt for consumers. But Congress has extended a break that helps some former homeowners.

This Online Retailer Does Way More Business Than Amazon, and You’ve Probably Never Heard of It

Maryalene LaPonsie on December 16, 2014

A Chinese company, Alibaba, has been getting a lot of press lately. Here’s what the fuss is all about.

The Best Places to Work in the US in 2015

Krystal Steinmetz on December 15, 2014

Google tops Glassdoor’s list of the 50 best places to work. Did your employer make the cut?

The AT&T Bill That Just Wouldn’t Die

Guest Blogger on December 10, 2014

One woman changed her AT&T service, which caused a billing problem that came back to haunt her again, and again, and again.

Many Students Take More Than 4 Years to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree

Krystal Steinmetz on December 9, 2014

A new report found that the on-time graduation rate for students at public universities is very low.

Should You Have Disability Insurance?

Stacy Johnson CPA on December 9, 2014

If you get sick, hopefully you have health insurance to pay your medical bills. But if you can’t work, what’s going to replace your income?

5 Types of Consumer Reports You Don’t Know About

Maryalene LaPonsie on December 4, 2014

You know about your credit reports, but do you know who else has a file on you?