Robert from Peoria, IL, asks, "I've always filed my taxes using paper forms. My son is encouraging to me to file online this year, but I'm worried about how the whole process works. What are your thoughts?"
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Make Smart Use of Your Tax Refund
Nate from Oswego, NY asks "I recently filed my tax return and received a refund. What would you recommend I do with it?"
My Story – Kylie Corp
During my school years I remember being an easy target because I was picked on a lot by the other kids. It got harder and harder for me to go to school, but I finally finished high school in 2007. I had no future plans and remained home with my family for the next three
Tax Season Can Also Mean Tax Identity Theft – How You Can Protect Yourself
Reggie from Detroit, MI, asks, "With all of the data breach stories hitting the news lately, I'm getting nervous about filing my taxes. How can I make sure that my personal data and information is kept safe?"
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Four Steps to Improve Your 2014 Career and Financial Outlook
Andreas from Milwaukee, WI, asks, “I feel a bit lost – like I need to get my job and money under control. I’m thinking these should be my New Year’s resolutions this year. Do you have any tips?”
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Scam Alert: Protect Your Finances from IRS Telephone Fraud
Camila from Paterson, NJ, asks, “I’ve always filed my taxes on time and never had any issues. Now I’m receiving phone calls from the IRS saying I owe them money. This doesn’t make sense – how can I check this out?”
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Ten Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season
Helena from Bakersfield, CA, asks, “The holiday season is still a few months away, but I’m already stressing about how I’m going to manage everything. I want my family to have a good experience, but I’m barely making ends meet as it is. Help!”
Keep More of Your Money by Avoiding ATM Surcharges
Carmine from Santa Cruz, CA, asks, “I don’t have easy access to the bank and end up relying on ATMs a lot to get cash. I’m tired of paying their fees! What can I do to keep more of my money?”
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Want Your Tax Refund Early? Quick Options Cost More in the Long Run
Marcos from Albuquerque, NM, asks, “I’m in a bit of a financial bind and could really use my tax refund right now. There’s a tax preparation service down the street that says they can give me my money in 24 hours. What do you think?”
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Nine Ways to Save $100 This Week
Travis from Lincoln, NE, asks, “I feel like I'm living paycheck to paycheck and am having a really hard time figuring out areas where I can possibly save up some money for the future. What should I do?”