Coronavirus and Your Money
Child Tax Credit Would Go Up Under Biden Proposal
Child Tax Credit Would Go Up Under Biden Proposal
Some families would see their tax credit jump from $2,000 to $3,600 per child under Joe Biden's plan. But there are a couple of important catches.
September 18, 2020
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
In the wake of COVID-wracked nursing homes, increasingly more people are looking at options to age in place with long-term care insurance.
September 17, 2020
Stimulus Check Update: 9 Million Americans Could Still Claim a Payment
Stimulus Check Update: 9 Million Americans Could Still Claim a Payment
The IRS is sending out letters to people who didn't file a 2018 or 2019 tax return encouraging them to claim a stimulus check if they're eligible.
September 17, 2020
What Trump's Payroll Tax Cut Will Mean for You
What Trump's Payroll Tax Cut Will Mean for You
President Trump issued an executive order to suspend the collection of Social Security payroll taxes. How much could it save you?
September 17, 2020
10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
10 Things You'll Spend Less on in Retirement
We spend a lot of time worrying about running out of cash in retirement. But you might be surprised to see some of the things you'll find yourself spe…
September 16, 2020
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Take Charge of Your Portfolios, Ladies
Take Charge of Your Portfolios, Ladies
When it comes to investing, too many women learn the hard way that disengaging is a mistake.
September 14, 2020
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
When Are 2020 Estimated Tax Payments Due?
If you're self-employed or don't have taxes withheld from other sources of taxable income, it's up to you to periodically pay the IRS by making estima…
September 11, 2020
Will There Be a Second Stimulus Check?
Will There Be a Second Stimulus Check?
Despite support from President Trump and key Congressional leaders, the odds of getting another $1,200 stimulus check this year are fading fast.
September 10, 2020
A Kiplinger-Alliance for Lifetime Income Poll: Americans & Retirement Security
A Kiplinger-Alliance for Lifetime Income Poll: Americans & Retirement Security
The majority of respondents in our poll would welcome more guaranteed income.
September 8, 2020
How Workers Face Double Taxation Under Trump's Payroll Tax Break
How Workers Face Double Taxation Under Trump's Payroll Tax Break
There's a catch if your Social Security payroll taxes are deferred under President Trump's recent executive order, which kicks in on September 1.
August 31, 2020
Deferred Payroll Taxes to Be Paid in 2021
Deferred Payroll Taxes to Be Paid in 2021
The IRS says Social Security payroll taxes that aren't collected this year under President Trump's executive order will have to be withheld and paid e…
August 29, 2020
Give Your Credit a Boost
Give Your Credit a Boost
When times get tough, your credit profile could take a hit. Here’s how to keep it in shape.
August 27, 2020
Stay on Course With Student Loans
Stay on Course With Student Loans
You may be eligible for deferment if you receive unemployment benefits or are unable to find a full-time job.
August 27, 2020
Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
Beware Crooked Contact Tracers
If someone claiming to be a contact tracer asks you for money or requests your Social Security number, that’s a red flag.
August 26, 2020
Even in a Pandemic, Some Employers Are Hiring
Even in a Pandemic, Some Employers Are Hiring
During COVID-19, you may have to use different strategies to find the job you want.
August 26, 2020
Sandwich Generation Faces Caregiving Challenges
Sandwich Generation Faces Caregiving Challenges
The sandwich generation has it tough in the best of times. The pandemic has made it even tougher.
August 26, 2020
Back to School, Ready or Not
Back to School, Ready or Not
This Florida teacher’s school let families choose distance learning or in-person classes.
August 26, 2020
Don’t Be a ‘Helicopter Child’ in Retirement
Don’t Be a ‘Helicopter Child’ in Retirement
Signs and signals you're hovering over your aging parents and infantilizing them.
August 26, 2020
IRS Will Pay Stimulus Check Money Diverted for Child Support Payments
IRS Will Pay Stimulus Check Money Diverted for Child Support Payments
Checks will go to people who had all or part of their stimulus check diverted to pay their spouse's past-due child support.
August 25, 2020
Deadline for Returning RMDs to Retirement Accounts is Approaching Fast
Deadline for Returning RMDs to Retirement Accounts is Approaching Fast
Retirees who took a required minimum distribution earlier this year need to act quickly if they want to avoid taxes on the money they withdrew.
August 24, 2020
Check Under the Couch Cushions to Help With U.S. Coin Shortage
Check Under the Couch Cushions to Help With U.S. Coin Shortage
An increase in online shopping and e-payments has led to a coin crunch.
August 18, 2020
Stimulus Check Relief for Spouses of Deceased People is Coming
Stimulus Check Relief for Spouses of Deceased People is Coming
The IRS will be sending new stimulus checks to widows and widowers who didn't get their original payment.
August 15, 2020
Veterans with Children Get Second Chance for Extra $500 Stimulus Check
Veterans with Children Get Second Chance for Extra $500 Stimulus Check
The IRS set a new deadline for VA benefit recipients who didn't get an extra stimulus check payment for dependent children.
August 14, 2020
Social Security Recipients Get More Time to Request Extra $500 Stimulus Check
Social Security Recipients Get More Time to Request Extra $500 Stimulus Check
The IRS is reopening the registration period for seniors who didn't receive the additional payment for dependent children earlier this year.
August 14, 2020
How a Second Stimulus Check Could Differ from Your First One
How a Second Stimulus Check Could Differ from Your First One
The HEROES Act, which the House passed in May, would authorize another round of stimulus checks. While the new payments would be similar to the first …
August 11, 2020