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How to Get a Stimulus Check if You Don't File a Tax Return
Tax Breaks Economic stimulus payments are generally based on information from 2018 or 2019 tax returns, but non-filers can still get a check. Here's how.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Stimulus Check Alert: Social Security Recipients with Children Must Act Now to Get Extra $500
Tax Breaks The IRS announced a new deadline for people receiving Social Security benefits who have dependents. Immediate action is required!
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Stimulus Check Tracker: What's With the "Payment Status Not Available" Message on the IRS's "Get My Payment" Tool?
Tax Breaks A lot of people are frustrated because they can't get any information from the IRS's stimulus payment tracking tool. Here's why.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Social Security Recipients Will Receive a Stimulus Check Automatically
Tax Breaks Most people who receive Social Security benefits don't need to file a tax return or provide information to the IRS to get an economic impact payment.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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Veterans Receiving VA Benefits Will Automatically Receive Stimulus Checks
Tax Breaks No action is needed by most VA benefit recipients in order to receive an economic impact payment from the IRS.
By Rocky Mengle • Published
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5 Ways This Recession Hits Retirees Particularly Hard
Making Your Money Last
By Bob Niedt • Published
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16 Retirement Mistakes You Will Regret Forever
retirement From saving too little to claiming Social Security too early, there are plenty of ways retirees -- and those planning for retirement -- can sabotage their golden years.
By Bob Niedt • Last updated
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5 Ways Retirees Can Play Defense With Retirement Portfolios
retirement All this market volatility might unnerve investors of any age—but particularly those just entering retirement.
By Eleanor Laise • Last updated
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11 Ways the CARES Act and Other Government Measures Could Help You in 2020
unemployment 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 own financial health in 2020, too.
By Rocky Mengle • Published