Understanding and avoiding pitfalls of the Making Work Pay credit

The Making Work Pay credit has many taxpayers confused, and for some, the confusion has led to the shock of smaller or delayed refunds. To help make sense and cents out of it all, TaxACT has provided the most essential information and tips for getting it right on your 2009 tax return.
Who qualifies and how [...]

Discovering financial aid opportunities in the current economy

If you are still searching for that silver lining in the present economic doldrums, going back to school this year might be the remedy for you. Whether you are a first-time freshman or a returning student looking for a new degree to move your career forward, for many the timing could not be better.
College enrollment [...]

Your top priority should be checking your credit report

With many signs pointing to the beginnings of a recovery in the housing market, potential home buyers can still find plenty of selection, low prices and low interest rates. If you’re thinking of buying a home, now might be the right time, but before you contact a real estate agent or apply for a mortgage, [...]

Resolve now to get your debt in check

The charges are coming in, complete with due dates, minimum amounts due and debt dollars adding up. Sure, you had a fantastic time over the holidays, but now it’s time to determine how you’ll be able to prepare yourself to begin the new year off right with your finances.
Consumers are in a financial crisis; [...]

Recent Credit Card Fraud and ID Theft May Change Consumers’ Behavior and Affects Online Shopping

NewswireToday – /newswire/ – Boston, MA, United States – Is Recent Credit Card Fraud Could Had Been Avoided? Identity theft is a serious crime. Some say that companies should not keep transactions records, others say they must, who to believe?
If you think your identity or credit card info have been stolen, here’s what you [...]