Personal Finance
Help with taxes, saving for college and other financial planning issues.
News Article
Effective ways to improve your credit score
- By Dana Dratch,
- Bankrate.com
- - 06/13/2017
A credit score takes into account years of past behavior but there are ways to start moving your score in the right direction today. Following these seven steps should help.
News Article
What graduates should know about student loans
- By Ann Carrns,
- The New York Times News Service
- - 05/26/2017
New college graduates have some breathing room before they have to start paying back their student loans, but many borrowers aren't quite sure what type of loan they have and what their monthly payment will look like.
News Article
Finding the right budget for you — or your kids
- By Anna Bahney,
- CNNMoney.com
- - 05/15/2017
Whether you're a beginning budgeter or an experienced money tracker looking for a better fit, there is a budget for you. Here are six common budgets to consider.
Taxes
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Tax moves to make now — even if Congress changes nothing
It may feel like you just finished with your taxes, but mid-year is a very good time to reassess your tax situation and make some course corrections. -
IRS cracks down on secret overseas accounts
The agency is mining extensive data provided by banks in Switzerland and elsewhere to find scofflaws and their enablers. -
How to pay less in taxes on your investments
In some cases, you can hold a stock for less than a year and avoid short-term capital-gains rates. Here are some tips on how to capitalize on short-term gains without getting hosed with much higher taxes. -
Trump's tax plan: Smart moves to consider now
While the details and the final shape of a tax reform plan won't be known for some time, there are some tax moves that you might want to consider, such as giving more to charity and deferring income into next year.
College
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What graduates may not know about their student loans
Many graduates have an incomplete understanding of their borrowing situations and of repayment plans that could provide them with financial relief. -
What graduates should know about student loans
New college graduates have some breathing room before they have to start paying back their student loans, but many borrowers aren't quite sure what type of loan they have and what their monthly payment will look like. -
Letting your college grad move back home
As parents, there are good financial reasons to let college grads live rent free at home so they can get on a sounder footing before they move out. -
Parents: A primer on ways to pay for college
A 529, Roth IRA, insurance: What's best way to pay for college? To help you make the right decision, experts to lay out some of the pros and cons of each option.
Financial Planning
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Tips to help your kids prepare for emergencies
Unexpected expenses like car repairs or medical bills can derail budget planning and have young adults scrambling for funds. These smart strategies can help them prepare for extra expenses. -
Home buyers face a sellers' market
An improved economy is stimulating demand for homes, but the supply has lagged as owners hang onto homes for longer and foreclosures drop. That means competition is fierce in many markets. -
We all make mistakes when it comes to planning for retirement but some errors can be more costly than others. Consider these useful strategies to help you reach your retirement savings goals.
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What graduates may not know about their student loans
Many graduates have an incomplete understanding of their borrowing situations and of repayment plans that could provide them with financial relief.
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