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How to Check Your Child's Credit Report 02/04/2019 07:00pm • As a parent, you want to protect your child from all of life's perils. While you might be on the lookout for bullies and strangers, fraud and identity theft might not be on your radar. But they should be. "Risk is part of parenting," says Trevor Buxton, certified fraud examiner and assistant vice p Data Doctors: Understanding short code text messages 02/04/2019 06:57am • Q: I received a text message from 77958 with a security code for the IRS Password Service. How can I tell if this really is the IRS? A: Tax filing season is ‘Christmas for Criminals’ and every year we see new scams attempting to trick taxpayers, so being very careful is a really good idea. How to Find an Old 401(k) Account 02/03/2019 07:00pm • During the frenzy of leaving behind an old job and getting acclimated to a new position, rolling over your 401(k) plan isn't always your first priority. Some people even lose track of a 401(k) plan at a former employer. Here's what to do if you're trying to find funds held in a previous employer's 4 How to Set Up Guaranteed Lifetime Income 01/31/2019 07:00pm • One of Americans' biggest worries about retirement is running out of money. According to a 2018 Gallup survey, 46 percent of non-retirees worry that they will not have enough money in retirement. These concerns are not without merit. Americans have to save and plan for their own retirement, and man China and Russia Biggest Cyber Offenders Since 2006, Report Shows 01/31/2019 07:00pm • As much as $600 billion is annually lost to cybercrime as attackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their approach, adopting new technologies and leveraging black markets and digital currencies. A few countries, however, stand out as the most active sources of attacks in cyberspace. Acco Chileans Most Worried About Their Internet Privacy 01/30/2019 07:00pm • Recent years have marked a shift in how users look at their data online. Beginning with the Cambridge Analytica scandal that exposed private data from millions of Facebook accounts, to the most recent breach in Apple's Facetime service, internet users around the world are expressing concern that big 2019 Tax Filing Tips for Retirees 01/29/2019 07:00pm • As you get ready for taxes this spring, expect change. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law in 2017, brings adjustments for 2018 tax returns. Many of the law's provisions will affect retirees, and potentially for the better in some cases. "The impact of the TCJA's changes in the tax law could How to Find a Room for Rent 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Whether you've recently moved to a new city and you need a place to live or you want to maximize savings and don't want to go through the process of collecting financial documents (think: pay stubs and tax returns), subletting a room can be advantageous. Maybe you're uncertain of how long you'll be How to Stay Tax Compliant as an American Retiree Overseas 01/27/2019 07:00pm • As an American retired abroad, no matter where in the world you are living or how long you reside there, you are required to file a U.S. tax return each year. The one exception is if you earn less than the minimum income tax filing threshold any year. This amount changes each year, but is about $12 How Couples Can Close Their Retirement Plans' Age Gap 01/24/2019 07:00pm • Love is blind, but an age difference can be a real eye-opener for couples as they prepare for retirement. When 10 years or more separate spouses or partners, that can throw a wrinkle or two into their investment plans. "Couples with this age gap need a delicate balance," says Keith W. Ellis Jr., co Canadian Young Adults Know Little About the Holocaust, Survey Finds 01/23/2019 07:00pm • Nearly eight decades since the Holocaust began in Europe, the subject is losing familiarity among people in Canada, according to new survey results. New research shows that many people in the North American country don't know what the Holocaust was, cannot name a concentration camp, and are unaware Tax Deductions That Disappeared This Year 01/23/2019 07:00pm • This tax-filing season, taxpayers are poised to experience the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which eliminated beneficial deductions and credits. Touted as the largest tax overhaul in 30 years, the law could be a mixed bag for many households as it increases the standard deduction and Is Phased Retirement a Good Fit for You? 01/22/2019 07:00pm • Shifting from a full workload to an open schedule upon retirement is a drastic change, and many baby boomers don't want such an abrupt transition. Some employers also want older employees to pass their valuable skills on to younger workers before they leave. A phased retirement, which consists of fu 7 Retirement Accounts You Should Consider 01/22/2019 07:00pm • We've all heard the warnings and are well aware that we should save more for retirement. The new year is a good time to resolve to find the best retirement plan to build wealth for the future. Uncle Sam wants you to save for retirement so much that the federal government has created a number of tax What Is a Condo -- and Should I Buy One? 01/22/2019 07:00pm • If you're a first-time homebuyer, you may be wondering whether owning a condominium is more advantageous than buying a town house or a conventional home with a driveway and a big backyard. Maybe you've heard condo living offers added convenience and flexibility, since the upkeep of common areas is a