Coronavirus and Your Money
Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Taxes on Unemployment Benefits: A State-by-State Guide
Don't be surprised by an unexpected state tax bill on your unemployment benefits. Know where unemployment compensation is taxable and where it isn't.
June 23, 2022
COVID’s Financial Toll Isn’t What You Think
COVID’s Financial Toll Isn’t What You Think
From a grandma’s retirement in ruins to a troubled teen inheriting too soon, COVID’s effects will last for generations. While nothing can prepare you …
May 21, 2022
Stimulus Check Money is Still Available…But You Must File a Tax Return to Get It
Stimulus Check Money is Still Available…But You Must File a Tax Return to Get It
If you didn't get a third stimulus check last year – or you didn't get the full amount – you may be able to cash in when you file your tax return this…
April 14, 2022
Will You Have to Pay Back Your Child Tax Credit Payments?
Will You Have to Pay Back Your Child Tax Credit Payments?
If you got too much in monthly child tax credit payments last year, you might have to repay some (or all) of the money when you file your tax return t…
April 5, 2022
2021 Child Tax Credit Calculator
2021 Child Tax Credit Calculator
How big will your child tax credit be on your 2021 tax return? Our calculator will give you the answer.
April 5, 2022
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How to Build Wealth (or Rebuild It)
How to Build Wealth (or Rebuild It)
Use these 13 fundamentals of financial security to help unlock a rewarding future.
March 29, 2022
What's the Recovery Rebate Credit?
What's the Recovery Rebate Credit?
If you didn't get a third stimulus check, or you didn't get the full amount, you may be able to claim the recovery rebate credit on your 2021 tax retu…
February 17, 2022
Third Stimulus Check Calculator
Third Stimulus Check Calculator
See how much your third stimulus check should have been using this handy tool.
February 4, 2022
Why This Tax Filing Season Could Be Ugly
Why This Tax Filing Season Could Be Ugly
National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins warns the agency will continue to struggle with tight budgets and backlogs. Her advice: File electronically…
January 26, 2022
Your Child Care Tax Credit May Be Bigger on Your 2021 Tax Return
Your Child Care Tax Credit May Be Bigger on Your 2021 Tax Return
Many families with young children will get a bigger tax credit for last year's childcare expenses. And more families will qualify for the credit, too.
January 13, 2022
Child Tax Credit Payment Schedule for 2021
Child Tax Credit Payment Schedule for 2021
The IRS sent six monthly child tax credit payments in 2021. Will they send any more in 2022?
December 16, 2021
Last Child Tax Credit Payment in 2021 Sent December 15
Last Child Tax Credit Payment in 2021 Sent December 15
The IRS is delivering the last round of monthly child tax credit payments in 2021.
December 15, 2021
Final Child Tax Credit Payment Opt-Out Deadline is November 29
Final Child Tax Credit Payment Opt-Out Deadline is November 29
The due date for opting out of the December 15 monthly child credit payments is almost here. Missing the deadline could cost you in the long run.
November 24, 2021
It Still Pays to Wait to Claim Social Security
It Still Pays to Wait to Claim Social Security
Despite dire headlines about the Social Security trust fund, you will be better off waiting to collect benefits.
November 23, 2021
The Return of Student Loan Payments
The Return of Student Loan Payments
A pandemic reprieve on student loan payments ends in January. If you still need financial help, there are steps you can take.
November 22, 2021
Child Tax Credit 2022: How Next Year's Credit Could Be Different
Child Tax Credit 2022: How Next Year's Credit Could Be Different
President Biden wants to extend the enhancements made to the 2021 child tax credit – but with some important differences.
November 19, 2021
Teachers Can Deduct COVID-Prevention Supplies on Their Tax Return
Teachers Can Deduct COVID-Prevention Supplies on Their Tax Return
Eligible educators can write off expenses for COVID-19 protective items that help stop the spread of the virus in the classroom.
November 17, 2021
Child Tax Credit Payment Deadline: Get Up to $1,800 Per Child If You Act Today
Child Tax Credit Payment Deadline: Get Up to $1,800 Per Child If You Act Today
There's only a few hours left for people who normally don't need to file a tax return to sign up for an advance child tax credit payment.
November 15, 2021
Your Final Child Tax Credit Payment Can Be Adjusted for Income Changes (But There's a Deadline)
Your Final Child Tax Credit Payment Can Be Adjusted for Income Changes (But There's a Deadline)
If your income has gone up or down this year, consider adjusting your final monthly child tax credit payment. But you need to act soon.
November 13, 2021
The IRS Just Sent More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks
The IRS Just Sent More Unemployment Tax Refund Checks
With the latest batch, Uncle Sam has now sent tax refunds to over 11 million Americans for the $10,200 unemployment compensation tax exemption.
November 13, 2021
How and When to Opt-Out of Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments
How and When to Opt-Out of Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments
If you want to stop advance payments of the 2021 child tax credit, you can opt-out using the IRS's online portal before the monthly deadline.
October 27, 2021
Child Tax Credit Payment Opt-Out Deadline is Today
Child Tax Credit Payment Opt-Out Deadline is Today
The October deadline for opting out of the monthly child credit payments has arrived. Use the IRS's Child Tax Credit Update Portal to unenroll.
October 4, 2021
New Platforms for a Comedy Couple
New Platforms for a Comedy Couple
COVID forced them to expand their stand-up repertoire to YouTube and podcasts.
September 30, 2021
Extending Broadband to More Americans
Extending Broadband to More Americans
The infrastructure bill would provide billions to improve internet access to rural and low-income households.
September 29, 2021
Penalty for the Unvaccinated?
Penalty for the Unvaccinated?
A “yes or no” box to verify your vaccination status could be part of open enrollment for health insurance in the future.
September 29, 2021
The Forces Shaping Retirement in the 2020s
The Forces Shaping Retirement in the 2020s
Gone are the days of retiring with a pension and gold watch. What retirement means has changed significantly and not always for the better.
September 28, 2021