For someone with a mixed financial history getting a bank account can be a nightmare. However, it's nearly impossible to fix a bad financial situation without a...
Bill Gates the philanthropist, Microsoft founder and the world's richest man, has a lot more money than you, but you knew that. What you probably didn't know is...
There are lots of reasons to file your taxes early. For one, tax return theft is skyrocketing, and filing early prevents it. Refunds arrive faster, and even whe...
The Alternative Minimum Tax is hard to figure, causes higher tax bills and hits more Americans each year. Its impact can be lessened or avoided by some taxpayer...
Without a credit card, daily life can be a challenge. The good news is, there are ways that even those with very bad credit can get credit cards. We'll show how...
The Alternative Minimum Tax is a separate income tax schedule some U.S. citizens have to pay instead of using the “old fashioned” IRS tax rules. It generally hi...
Getting a free credit report from all three credit bureaus is easy, but you'll need to pay if you want accurate credit scores from all of them. To get your free...
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Talking about money before marriage is vital. Money talks before marriage can give your love its best chance of making it through the marital minefield and grow...
Avoid credit card debt. That's the advice from billionaire Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and one of the world's richest people. The billionaire says...
The IRS has a list of red flags that tip them off if someone's ripe for an audit. Making one or more of these common tax mistakes can lead to back taxes, fines ...
A secured credit card can help rebuild bad credit or build a credit score for someone just starting out. Secured credit cards require a cash deposit, which usua...
Criminals are filing more fraudulent tax returns each year, using others' social security numbers to trick the U.S. government into issuing refunds they don't d...
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TurboTax customers lured by the promise of a 5% bonus for taking their tax return refunds on Amazon gift cards may want to think again. The deal can actually lo...
There are several things to consider before taking on huge student loans. Unfortunately, financial aid officers don't always give you all of the information yo...
Tom Gerencer is a 45 year old father and entrepreneur. He founded Media Northeast video production services in 2004 and served businesses throughout New England for seven years, selling the company in 2011. Tom moved to West Virginia to enjoy California activities for Appalachia prices. His interests include personal finance and adventure sports.
