Prapass Pulsub/Getty Images Key takeaways You can check your bank account balance via your bank’s mobile app, online bank website, ATM, over the phone, via…
SeBrina Bibb’s husband died in 2020, thrusting her into the role of single mom to 3 young kids. Money challenges quickly piled atop her grief. Income, child care and basic household labor all fell to…
The Downsides of Credit Card Churning and Why It Is Risky You may be asking yourself, “Those benefits sound great, why is credit card churning risky?” There are many downsides of credit card churning to be aware of. For starters, every new application triggers a hard inquiry, which can lower…
Filing taxes can feel overwhelming, but one of the most important decisions you’ll make is also one of the simplest: whether to take the standard deduction. For single filers, this deduction offers a powerful way to lower your taxable income without diving into piles of receipts or complicated calculations. Knowing…
U.S. consumer sentiment declined to its lowest level in more than three years and near an all-time low as households’ concerns about the economic impact of the government shutdown mounted, according to new data. The University of Michigan’s Index of Consumer Sentiment preliminary reading for November was 50.3, well below the…
Turning 65 doesn’t just mark a milestone in life, it can also unlock valuable tax savings. The IRS grants seniors an extra standard deduction. This deduction can lower taxable income by thousands of dollars, helping stretch retirement savings further. Whether you’re newly retired or planning ahead, understanding how this deduction…
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