Don’t Make These Common Mistakes When Filing Your Taxes
The clock is ticking! People have only a few weeks left to get those returns in. But don’t sacrifice accuracy for speed…Many mistakes people make…
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Getting a Tax Refund? Here Are Some Smart Ways to Spend It
We’re back to taxes again? Yes, but this is the happy part of taxes: the long-awaited refund check! According to the IRS, the average tax…
When to Claim Social Security
Today Mellody Hobson talks about the right time to claim social security. You can start collecting Social Security anytime from age 62 to 70, but…
Financial Freedom: Will Social Security Be Available For You?
Have you ever read your Social Security statement? Most of my clients say, “No”. Many people simply get it in the mail and stash it in…
Electric Benefits
Mellody Hobson talks about the news that the government is making the switch to electronic payments for Social Security and disability checks. The government is…
How To Stretch Your Grocery Budget
When you go to the grocery store to do some major food shopping, how long is it before you find yourself having to go back…
Craziest Tax Write-Offs
You have some tax-related humor prepared for us today? It’s hard to think there’s anything funny about taxes when you’re under a mountain of paperwork,…
Color of Money: Insurance Guide: The ‘Hit’ List
WASHINGTON — Twice in the last few years a deer has hit my car. Yes, I meant to say the deer hit me. The animals…
Color of Money: Credit Reports Still Not Error-Free
WASHINGTON — Lucky you if you’re one of the many consumers who recognize an error in your credit file and are able to successfully dispute…
How to Get Audited
Is it already time to talk taxes? You bet it is. Most 1099 forms have already gone out and everyone should be organizing their paperwork…
