Personal Finance
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What should you do if you can't pay your tax bill?
The Explainer Here are some options to help you pay the IRS what is owed
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Planning to apply for a mortgage? Prepare financially in these 4 ways first.
The Explainer Get all your ducks in a row
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The average credit score is dropping. Here is what to do if yours starts to slide.
The Explainer Follow these steps if your credit score has followed the trend
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How long should you hold on to tax documents?
the explainer Here is what you need to keep and how long to keep it
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When is it worth hiring someone else to do your taxes?
the explainer Here is what to know before hiring a pro
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4 steps to get back on your feet financially after identity fraud
speed read The more proactive you are, the greater chance you have of mitigating the impacts
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How to save when it's time to replace a large appliance
the explainer The shortened lifespans of large appliances translates to people spending more money on replacement than ever
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Should you take that credit limit increase offer?
the explainer Here is what you need to know before taking your credit card issuer up on their offer
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4 tips for navigating the FAFSA delays
the explainer The rollout of the 2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has unleashed chaos
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What is loud budgeting, and is it worth a shot?
The Explainer The TikTok trend encourages users to go public with their monetary decisions
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Even more student loan changes are coming in 2024. Here's what to look out for.
The Explainer The SAVE plan will slash payments for millions, but missed payments will now have consequences
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How do tax deductions really work?
The Explainer Writing off an expense may seem like an easy way to put money back in your pocket — but it is a little more complicated than that
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Got a raise? 5 ways to make the most of it.
The Explainer While a bump in pay might tempt you to loosen up your spending, it is better to think strategically
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3 tax-filing tips to avoid an IRS audit
The Explainer There are steps you can take to reduce the odds you will be singled out
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