How to identify tax scams and ripoffs
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Bree Fowler, senior cybersecurity reporter at CNET, dishes out tips to help those filing their taxes last-minute avoid common scams and pitfalls.

5 tips for spring cleaning your finances
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Ann Kaplan, founder of iFinance, dishes out tips to help manage and declutter your accounts this spring.

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says

Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.

As tax deadline nears, watch out for this
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The federal tax deadline is fast approaching, and that's causing scammers to pick up the pace.

You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.

These states' student loan forgiveness plans would work even if Biden's fails

With the jury still out on Biden's student loan forgiveness, some states are stepping up their plans, a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts said.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

Apple Pay Later launches after a six-month delay

Apple announced the soft launch of its long-awaited buy now, pay later service option for Apple Wallet.

What factors can impact your credit score?
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Personal finance expert Dan Roccato breaks down what goes into determining your credit score and how you can get on the right path of restoring your credit.

Last-minute tips for filing your taxes
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Chad Elkins, CPA, dishes out last-minute advice for those filing their taxes this season.

Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed

During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.

Home prices could drop through 2023: Zillow

Home prices and mortgage rates could drop through 2023, according to a survey of economists by Zillow. But economic uncertainty and recession fears remain.

Ways to protect your money amid the banking crisis
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Personal finance expert Dan Roccato lays out tips for managing your money in wake of the recent banking crisis.

Gas prices increase, but the tide may change: AAA

Gas prices increased for the week ending March 9, 2023. But global oil costs, low demand and other factors may lead to a drop in gas prices.

Half of Americans say they're financially worse than last year: survey

Half of Americans say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, according to a new poll. Here’s how to manage your budget in any economy.

Deadline approaching to deplete your flexible spending account
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Time is ticking to take advantage of a grace period to which you may be entitled when in comes to unspent cash in your FSA account.

Biden's student loan forgiveness aside, Fresh Start gives borrowers in default a clean slate

Despite the uncertainty over where the U.S. Supreme Court will land on the student loan forgiveness plan, $34 billion of defaulted loans have already been marked as current under the Biden administration's Fresh Start program.