Sorry, tax procrastinators: Most accountants are already booked.
If you haven't hired a tax pro by now, you may be out of luck. This year, tax returns and taxes are due April 18, meaning Tax Day is officially...
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Scottie Pippen was scammed by his adviser. How to learn from his experience.
When former National Basketball Association player Scottie Pippen found an adviser who was strongly recommended by his team, he trusted the man with $20 million of his fortune. But less...
A guide to making the most of your 401(k)
If you are saving for retirement - and you should be - there's a good chance that money is going into a 401(k) plan. The plans have become the primary...
5 ways you can trick yourself into becoming a better saver
For many people, the biggest hurdle to saving is creating the habit. While many financial advisers often recommend that clients take the work out of the process by having savings...
Increasing your savings rate by even 1 percent can make a big difference in retirement
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How being a woman can ding your credit score
Women have less debt than men. But despite their lower debt loads, they still have lower credit scores. Why the disparity? It may all come down to the fact that...
What the Year of the Monkey could mean for your finances
People celebrating the Chinese New Year this week may have received tiny red envelopes with cash to bring in the new lunar year with good fortune. But some might also...
How big your retirement fund should be at every age, according to one guide
Many people are overwhelmed by the responsibility of having to amass enough cash for retirement. Only about half of workers participate in a workplace retirement savings plan, according to the...
Why you may have to wait longer for your tax refund this year
In less than two weeks, taxpayers will be able to file their tax returns. But many taxpayers will have to wait longer to cash out their tax refunds thanks to...
A financial checklist for the start of the year
It's the start of a new year: A time when you might be brimming with ambitions to be the healthier, smarter and more productive version of yourself you know you...