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Personal Finance 2020-05-30T14:45:00Z

The pandemic has made it easier to pull money from your retirement accounts, but a financial planner warns against making it a habit

Even if your retirement account is your best option for quick cash during the coronavirus pandemic, tread lightly, says a financial planner.
Personal Finance 2020-05-30T13:51:00Z

I have a $1 million life insurance policy, and there are 4 ways I hope my wife would use it if I died

Life insurance is designed to protect your family in the event you die. Before having kids, I bought a $1 million life insurance policy.
Personal Finance 2020-05-30T12:45:00Z

I used to think I needed thousands of dollars to start investing, but I took the plunge with $20 a week and now I swear by it

Once I learned how to invest with a small amount of money, I became convinced that it's the best method.
Personal Finance 2020-05-30T12:40:00Z

7 mistakes millennials regret making with their money during college

Personal Finance 2020-05-29T22:11:39Z

A traditional IRA is a tax-advantaged account that can help you save thousands for retirement

Personal Finance 2020-05-29T20:48:45Z

Mark Cuban and a bank CEO who first connected over Twitter built a free site to make it easier to apply for PPP loan forgiveness

Mark Cuban and Jill Castilla have automated the SBA's 11-page PPP loan forgiveness application to make the process easier and faster.
Personal Finance 2020-05-29T19:59:38Z

Opening a high-yield savings account with AmEx was easy, and I've already earned $74 in interest in the first month

With cash on hand from the sale of her first home, she opened a high-yield savings account to protect her family in the event of income loss.
Personal Finance 2020-05-29T18:29:25Z

Chase offers 3 checking accounts with no minimum opening deposit and up to $300 in sign-up bonuses

You may like a Chase checking account if you don't have much money for an opening deposit or are looking for a significant sign-up bonus.
Personal Finance 2020-05-29T18:17:50Z

6 easy steps to save money in 60 minutes

If you're new to budgeting and saving (or just need to break with old habits) take an hour to go through these six steps.
Personal Finance 2020-05-29T17:49:00Z

The average cost of car insurance in the US

The average cost of car insurance varies by the state you live in, your driving and credit history, age, years of driving experience, and more.
Personal Finance 2020-05-29T16:55:00Z

I've filed my taxes with H&R Block for 3 years in a row, and I'm still impressed by how simple and quick it is

In reviewing H&R Block, I found that it's cheaper than TurboTax and more helpful and comprehensive than free options like Credit Karma Tax.
Personal Finance 2020-05-29T16:36:00Z

You can file for a tax extension that pushes your deadline to October, but tax payments are due on July 15

There are a few easy ways to get a tax extension, which pushes your filing deadline to October 15, but you still have to pay your bill on time.
Personal Finance 2020-05-28T20:46:56Z

A financial planner shares 3 ways to use your extra cash to build wealth and support your community during the pandemic

Many people have lost their incomes, but others still have plenty of cash on hand. A financial planner shares how her clients are using that money.
Personal Finance 2020-05-28T19:45:00Z

Some people were sent stimulus checks by mistake, and now the IRS wants them back. Here's how to return the money.

Some foreign workers and family members of the deceased have received stimulus checks in error. The IRS is asking them to return the money.
Personal Finance 2020-05-28T19:36:00Z

Americans are cutting up and throwing away their stimulus debit cards, mistakenly thinking it's a scam

The Treasury Department announced last week that it would send about 4 million debit cards loaded with stimulus payments to Americans.
Personal Finance 2020-05-28T18:11:00Z

How to file an amended tax return to correct your income, credits, or deductions

Personal Finance 2020-05-28T17:49:34Z

There are many reasons I love my high-yield savings accounts, but earning interest on my cash is at the bottom of the list

Earning "free money" is great, but you still have to pay tax on the interest earned in a high-yield savings account.
Personal Finance 2020-05-28T17:39:51Z

Here's exactly what renter's insurance covers, and why it's smart to get a policy

Renter's insurance can cover your personal belongings if they are damaged or stolen, including property that's stolen from your vehicle.
Personal Finance 2020-05-28T17:25:56Z

The average life insurance rate by age, sex, and coverage type

The average life insurance rate is $44 per month. But, every rate is different, and it can vary based on your age, sex, health, and lifestyle.
Personal Finance 2020-05-28T15:59:23Z

The best IRA CD rates right now

The banks with the best IRA CDs offer high APYs and a variety of term lengths, and they don't charge maintenance fees.
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