Search

8 Ways to Boost Your Tax Refund With Itemized Deductions 04/05/2018 08:00pm • With Tax Day around the corner, taxpayers may be rushing at the last minute to prepare their taxes. In their haste, filers often take the easy way out and opt for the standard tax deduction instead of maximizing itemized deductions. The standard tax deduction is a deduction set by the IRS that allo 8 REIT Categories With the Wind at Their Backs 04/05/2018 08:00pm • REITs have many subcategories.Owning real estate is a way to hedge against inflation while still getting solid returns in a volatile market, and real estate investment trusts offer investors that exposure without the burden of managing property directly. According to a recent LendEDU survey, 13.5 pe 9 Stocks Bank of America Loves in an Unpredictable Market 04/04/2018 08:00pm • In this climate, picking stock winners can get tricky.Bank of America has updated its US1 top stock list, its short list of the analyst team's favorite U.S. stock picks. For most of the past nine years, choosing the best stocks to buy has been relatively easy due to the strength of the bull market. When You Should (and Shouldn't) Worry If Your Tax Refund Is Delayed 04/04/2018 08:00pm • The income tax filing deadline is just around the corner, but many taxpayers decided not to wait until the last minute to file. Those who opted against procrastination and are entitled to a refund may have already received it. But for those anxiously awaiting a check in the mail or a sum deposited Dinosaur exhibit to roar to life at Smithsonian 04/04/2018 10:28am • WASHINGTON — Get ready for the Tyrannosaurus rex vs. Triceratops smackdown that is set to be a featured display in the upcoming dinosaur and fossil hall at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall. "The T. rex from Montana is the anchor of the biggest deal we've Plowing a path: State to buy farms to help new farmers 04/04/2018 12:08am • PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is launching a program to buy farms and sell them to new farmers for dirt cheap. A farm bought for $500,000, for example, could then be sold for $100,000. It is an unconventional approach to ensure that farming remains viable. The National Farmers Union k How Student Loan Borrowers Can Requalify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness 04/03/2018 08:00pm • The congressional spending bill signed by President Donald Trump last month contained a nice surprise -- relief for student loan borrowers who work in public service. Public service workers, such as teachers, social workers and public defenders, provide important benefits to society and frequently How Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Investments 04/03/2018 08:00pm • Not that it was exactly unexpected, but the Federal Reserve raised its funds rate by a quarter point last month. In the first meeting headed by new chairman Jerome Powell, the Fed instituted its sixth rate increase since December 2015, when rates hovered near zero. Consumer interest rates often fol 8 Factors Retirees Should Consider Before Getting a Reverse Mortgage 04/02/2018 08:00pm • During your retirement years, the list of expenses you'll face can be daunting. For those who have paid off their home or only have a small mortgage, a reverse mortgage may be a way to help cover retirement expenses. A reverse mortgage allows you to borrow against the equity you've built up in your What Happens if You Don't Pay a Debt? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Say you were going to pay off a debt, but money was tight and you decided that paying off your mortgage was more important, and the debt was never paid. If you're wondering which consequences you might face, there are plenty of unpleasant scenarios that could play out. The financial fallout could Can You Pay Your Rent or Mortgage With a Credit Card? 04/02/2018 08:00pm • Forget what your parents told you -- credit cards don't have to be for financial emergencies only. Credit cards offer flexibility in your budget, more protection than a debit card and the ability to earn rewards. You stand to gain a lot by charging your expenses. But what about your rent or mortgage 5 of the Best Stocks to Buy for April 03/29/2018 08:00pm • Last year was great for Wall Street in general, and for most individual investors who had their money in the market. This year is proving to be a bit more turbulent. As the first quarter comes to a close, here's a look at five of the best stocks to buy for April. Trade tensions, political uncertaint How Tax Reform Impacts Homeowners 03/29/2018 08:00pm • For many, homeownership represents one of the biggest milestones in life. Few are thinking about the tax implications of exciting moments like buying their first home or even remodeling it, but with the historic tax reform that passed in late 2017 and Tax Day right around the corner, it's important How Much Should You Contribute to Your 401(k)? 03/28/2018 08:00pm • When you open a 401(k) you need to decide how much to save. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, there are a few general rules of thumb to follow when figuring out how much money to stash away in your account. Here are some ways to determine the amount to save for retirement: 1. Take a 7 Lessons to Teach Your Kids for Financial Literacy Month 03/28/2018 08:00pm • There is no shortage of statistics on the sad state of formal financial education for children. According to the Council for Economic Education, only a third of U.S. states require high school students to take a personal finance class in order to graduate. And one in five 15-year-olds in the U.S. la