Coronavirus and Your Money
Nursing in the Time of COVID-19
Nursing in the Time of COVID-19
This health care professional warns that the pandemic will worsen the nursing shortage.
July 2, 2020
Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
Travel Tax Credit: Will Uncle Sam Pay You to Take a Vacation?
There's a proposal in Congress to give you an "Explore America" tax credit of $4,000 or more to cover travel expenses. But don't pack your bags quite …
June 30, 2020
IRS Is Not Extending the Tax Deadline Again
IRS Is Not Extending the Tax Deadline Again
Tax Day 2020 was already pushed back from April 15 to July 15, but it won't be delayed further.
June 30, 2020
What to Do If You Get a Stimulus Check for a Deceased Person
What to Do If You Get a Stimulus Check for a Deceased Person
The IRS sent more than 1 million stimulus checks to dead people. If you received one for a family member who passed away, there are certain steps you …
June 25, 2020
Retirees Get Another Break with Expansion of RMD Waiver
Retirees Get Another Break with Expansion of RMD Waiver
The CARES Act cancelled "required minimum distributions" for 2020...and the IRS just expanded that relief to help more seniors and give more time to u…
June 24, 2020
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Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
The IRS has a stimulus check portal that lets you track the status of your payment. You can also enter your bank account information to get your payme…
June 20, 2020
Will Your Stimulus Check Increase the Tax on Your Social Security Benefits?
Will Your Stimulus Check Increase the Tax on Your Social Security Benefits?
It comes down to whether your stimulus check will boost your "provisional income."
June 18, 2020
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
In a normal year, two estimated tax payment deadlines would have passed by now. But, of course, nothing is normal right now.
June 17, 2020
Protecting Your Car During COVID-19
Protecting Your Car During COVID-19
Lack of exercise won’t make your car flabby, but problems with the battery, the fuel and even malevolent wildlife are a real possibility.
June 12, 2020
Travel Planning in the Time of Coronavirus
Travel Planning in the Time of Coronavirus
Insurance may not cover canceled vacations, but airlines and hotels may be flexible.
June 11, 2020
Post-COVID-19, Seniors Must Chart a New Path in the Workplace
Post-COVID-19, Seniors Must Chart a New Path in the Workplace
Those most vulnerable to the pandemic will face challenges in the return to work, even as the recession means they may need their paychecks more than …
June 11, 2020
Property Tax Breaks for Retirees
Property Tax Breaks for Retirees
Planning to buy a home in a different state? Property taxes should be examined closely, because they can be quite a bit higher than income taxes in ma…
June 10, 2020
13 Things That May Soon Disappear Forever (The Pandemic Edition)
13 Things That May Soon Disappear Forever (The Pandemic Edition)
Emerging technologies (and now the COVID-19 pandemic) are putting an end to these familiar items and practices.
June 9, 2020
Dealing with an Early, Unexpected Retirement
Dealing with an Early, Unexpected Retirement
Current economic and health crises may be pushing many toward an unexpected retirement. Now is a good time to make a plan for yourself, just in case.
June 9, 2020
Don’t Let COVID-19 Derail Your Retirement
Don’t Let COVID-19 Derail Your Retirement
Yes, many of us have taken a big hit. Stick to your principles — and be flexible.
June 8, 2020
RMD Waiver + Stimulus Check = Tax Credit
RMD Waiver + Stimulus Check = Tax Credit
For seniors who got a stimulus check of less than $1,200, not having to take a required minimum distribution from their retirement accounts this year …
June 6, 2020
7 Ways PPP Loans Just Got Better
7 Ways PPP Loans Just Got Better
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act makes a number of changes to the popular small-business loan program. See how your business might bene…
June 5, 2020
Employers Cutting 401(k) Matching Contributions
Employers Cutting 401(k) Matching Contributions
Roughly 12% of employers have suspended matching contributions and an additional 23% are planning to cut their match or are considering it.
June 5, 2020
A View of Life After the Pandemic
A View of Life After the Pandemic
Among the forecasts: The work-from-home trend will last, and we’ll welcome more robots.
June 5, 2020
Don't Let the Drama Surrounding PPP Distract You from Running Your Business
Don't Let the Drama Surrounding PPP Distract You from Running Your Business
If you're so wrapped up in worry about your Paycheck Protection Program loan not being forgiven, think about the worst-case scenario. It might not be …
June 5, 2020
Another Epidemic to Worry About: Identity Theft
Another Epidemic to Worry About: Identity Theft
Fraud losses grew in 2019 and are likely to increase in 2020.
June 5, 2020
The Long-Term Cost of Stimulus Spending
The Long-Term Cost of Stimulus Spending
Heavy borrowing already on the books before the crisis hit will make the recovery even tougher.
June 5, 2020
Lessons for Kids From the Crisis
Lessons for Kids From the Crisis
One of the greatest opportunities presented by the pandemic is to give children an appreciation for the workings of the economy.
June 5, 2020
Finding Affordable Health Care Now
Finding Affordable Health Care Now
The pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs — and their health coverage. Here’s a guide to finding affordable insurance.
June 4, 2020
Retirees Get a Break on IRA Distributions
Retirees Get a Break on IRA Distributions
The IRS is expected to come out with additional guidance, but here’s what we know so far.
June 4, 2020