College students can face many challenges—including filing taxes. From figuring out who is a dependent to whether you have to report scholarships, getting through a tax return can feel like the equivalent of cramming for a final exam. But there’s no need to pull an all-nighter—here’s what you need to…
Money’s tight for just about everybody right now (thanks, inflation). As you look for ways to cut costs, you’re probably wondering, What are the average American’s monthly expenses? Is everyone spending this much on food? News flash—everyone’s situation is different. After all, if you have kids, you’re guaranteed to spend…
Chase — America’s largest bank — offers a wide range of accounts and services. Customers have access to the country’s largest branch network and over 15,000 ATMs nationwide. The bank stands out for its highly rated mobile app and features that meet the needs of its digitally savvy clientele. In…
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways When you prepay your mortgage, you pay extra toward the loan principal to help pay your loan off sooner and save money on interest. There are many ways to prepay a mortgage, including through biweekly payments, periodic extra payments or a…
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A backdoor Roth conversion can save you significantly in future taxes, but at the cost of paying those taxes now. This isn’t always a good deal in the long run. If you’re considering a backdoor Roth IRA or other strategies to save on taxes, consider talking it over with a financial…
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Read in English El último día para declarar impuestos se acerca, y los más de 40 millones de residentes hispanohablantes de EE. UU. finalmente están recibiendo ayuda del IRS y TurboTax. Por Maria Gracia Santillana Linares y Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff Durante 15 años, la contadora de San Diego,…
Every money goal starts with a budget. And that’s where EveryDollar comes in! EveryDollar’s been helping people budget and take control of their money since 2015. But our story began decades before. A (Brief) History of EveryDollar Back in 1992, money expert and bestselling author Dave Ramsey (maybe you’ve heard…
Key takeaways The minimum credit score required for a conventional loan is 620, while other mortgages require anywhere from 500 to 700. A higher credit score usually translates to lower interest rates. Paying bills on time, keeping credit card balances and number of accounts low and becoming an authorized user…
Large-cap stocks are one of the most popular ways to invest in the market. These companies have the deepest pockets, and their businesses are more resilient than a typical small-cap. So large-caps have been a great way to invest, with the bellwether Standard & Poor’s 500 Index delivering average annual…
Key takeaways A home improvement loan can provide quick funding and flexible repayment options to homeowners. Home improvement loans may come with higher rates and fees for borrowers with bad credit. These loans can help build your credit and increase the value of your home, but they also have potential…
Key takeaways Lenders have minimum requirements for business loans, including revenue, credit history and time in business The type of business loan you apply for will impact how hard it is to get If you have a strong personal credit score, solid financials and at least a year in business,…
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from pre-tax retirement accounts can have a number of unintended consequences. These mandatory withdrawals can push you into a higher tax bracket, reduce your investment flexibility, increase your Medicare premiums and result in more of your Social Security benefits being taxed. If you’re planning to convert…
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