Looking for the perfect home on the real estate market? Unfortunately, it can be tricky if you have unpaid taxes. Failing to pay your federal income taxes can lead to the Internal Revenue Service placing a lien on your property or your assets. These legal tools protect the government’s ability to get its money. They also set off alarm bells for… Read More
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As of November 2020, the IRS had received more than 168 million tax returns for the 2019 tax year. More than 72 millionâroughly 42%âwere self-prepared tax returns. Discover how to do taxes yourself in the guide below so you can decide if self-preparation is the way to go for you. 10 Steps for Doing Taxes… Read More
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A judgment is an order issued by a court of law. When you borrow money, you are legally required to repay the debt. This includes opening a credit card account, getting a line of credit from your bank and obtaining financing for a big purchase. You can also become indebted to service providers. This can… Read More
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The following is a guest post from Dr. David L Tuyo II, president and CEO of University Credit Union. While there is rampant fear and caution against a global economic downturn due to COVID-19, this does not mean that every individual will be hit as hard as the next. Certainly, there has been and will… Read More
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The time has finally come: youâre ready to retire. For many, this means living off savings or social security, but in reality, now that youâre unemployed itâs time you started making real money. Investing after retirement is a great way to continue making income, cover expenses in lieu of a regular paycheck, and stay plugged… Read More
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Losing your job is stressful. Losing your health insurance on top of that is even worse. And whether you have health concerns now or want to safeguard yourself and family for the future, you might be worried about how to cover medical expenses if you’re out of work. Find out what to do when you… Read More
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You might not use your Social Security card every day, but you do need to use it occasionally. If you lost your security card, youâll need to request a replacement form for a Social Security card from the Social Security Administration (SSA). You can apply online by choosing the replacement tab for your lost security card…. Read More
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The reason most people are in debt is due to credit cards. These little pieces of plastic tempt you with high limits and low payments. They are simple to use and often a hard habit to break. You have to teach yourself how to stop using credit cards and end the cycle of more debt. … Read More about How to Stop Using Credit Cards
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When you have an international credit card, you can use it both in your home country and abroad. Itâs not uncommon to come across businesses abroad that only accept native currency. Thatâs when an international credit card comes in handy. If you want to avoid the hassles of carrying cash or travelerâs checks everywhere you… Read More
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