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How the Fed's Moves Affect You
How the Fed's Moves Affect You
It’s pumping trillions of dollars into the economy and keeping rates near zero. Savers are sunk, but borrowers get a boost.
July 2, 2020
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2020 tax year...and it's never too early to start thinking about next year's return.
June 22, 2020
12 Tax Deductions and Credits That Help You Pay for College
12 Tax Deductions and Credits That Help You Pay for College
Whether you're saving for college, currently paying tuition, or dealing with student loan debt, there's probably a tax break that can help your bottom…
June 12, 2020
Banks Canceling Credit Cards, Cutting Limits
Banks Canceling Credit Cards, Cutting Limits
If you haven’t used a card in awhile, make a small purchase with it to keep it open. It’s good for your credit score.
June 4, 2020
Milliennials Face Their Second Recession
Milliennials Face Their Second Recession
Forty percent of millennials say the pandemic will likely cause them to delay payments on their debts. Does that include you? Time to take action.
June 4, 2020
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8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
8 Benefits for Healthcare Workers, First Responders in the HEROES Act
Parts of the massive federal stimulus passed by the House of Representatives focus on workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle.
May 21, 2020
The Stunning IRS Ruling That May Bankrupt Small Businesses That Took PPP Loans
The Stunning IRS Ruling That May Bankrupt Small Businesses That Took PPP Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program rolled out with great fanfare to help save small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. But something the IRS jus…
May 8, 2020
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.
May 6, 2020
Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
Economic Aid for Millennials: Stimulus Checks, Student Loan Relief and More
The coronavirus pandemic is killing our economy, and millennials are being hit particularly hard.
May 6, 2020
What Small Businesses Must Know About the SBA's New Stimulus Loans
What Small Businesses Must Know About the SBA's New Stimulus Loans
CARES Act expands select loan programs administered by the Small Business Administration. See if you qualify.
April 3, 2020
Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Don’t Fall for Pandemic Cons
Scammers are stealing money with phishing schemes, fake remedies and inflated prices on products that are in demand.
April 3, 2020
Small Businesses Should Jump on CARES Act Benefits Now
Small Businesses Should Jump on CARES Act Benefits Now
I've never seen anything like the CARES Act for small businesses. Here's how to take advantage of this economic stimulus opportunity.
April 3, 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
Hopefully, the CARES Act and other coronavirus stimulus measures will get the U.S. economy back on track. Some of the changes made could improve your …
March 31, 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
11 Coronavirus Stimulus Measures That Could Help You in 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is crushing the U.S.
March 26, 2020
Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
Coronavirus Fears Suppress Student Loan Interest Rates
The plunge in interest rates could reduce borrowing costs for students who take out federal loans for the 2020-2021 academic year—and their parents co…
March 26, 2020
What to Know About the New FICO Score
What to Know About the New FICO Score
Credit expert Gerri Detweiler joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to talk about how the new FICO scoring system could affect your credit score.…
March 16, 2020
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
7 Habits of People With Excellent Credit Scores
Want to improve your credit score?
March 12, 2020
7 Things to Do Right Away If You're a Victim of a Data Breach
7 Things to Do Right Away If You're a Victim of a Data Breach
In today's digital age, data breaches have become all too common and leave unsuspecting consumers vulnerable to a host of identity theft issues.
March 6, 2020
Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Score
Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Score
FICO’s newest model takes a long-term look at how you’ve managed credit.
March 5, 2020
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Is College Still a Good Investment?
Rising college costs and heavy debt have raised doubts about the payoff from a college degree.
March 5, 2020
Intrafamily Loans: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Intrafamily Loans: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Before you lend a family member money, make sure you understand how these loans work. There's a minimum interest rate that must be charged, for exampl…
March 3, 2020
70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
70 Valuable Things You Can Get for Free
Only one thing beats getting a good price on something, and that’s getting it for free.
February 19, 2020
A New Way to Repay College Loans
A New Way to Repay College Loans
Parents may now use money from their 529 college-savings plans to help their children pay off student loans.
January 30, 2020
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey bre…
January 27, 2020
Does Your Credit Card Measure Up?
Does Your Credit Card Measure Up?
Knowing your card’s mechanics can help you avoid high rates and fees.
December 30, 2019