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FILE - Money is donated for out of work musicians on March 18, 2021, in New York. At tax time, the three biggest potential deductions for most people are mortgage insurance, charitable donations in cash or in property, and eligible state and local taxes.

Should you itemize or take a standard deduction on your tax return? Here’s what to know

FILE - Money is donated for out of work musicians on March 18, 2021, in New York. At tax time, the three biggest potential deductions for most people are mortgage insurance, charitable donations in cash or in property, and eligible state and local taxes.

April 8, 2024, 5:05am Business

When tackling your taxes, it can sometimes be hard to figure out whether to opt for a standard deduction or itemize. Read story

A page from the Internal Revenue Service website is shown on a laptop on Monday, April1, 2024 in New York. Taxpayers usually know their identity has been stolen when they try to file their tax returns and the IRS says they’ve already done so.

Here’s how to protect yourself from common scams this tax season

A page from the Internal Revenue Service website is shown on a laptop on Monday, April1, 2024 in New York. Taxpayers usually know their identity has been stolen when they try to file their tax returns and the IRS says they’ve already done so.

April 6, 2024, 5:25am Business

Tax season can come with several headaches, from gathering documents to finding the time to sit down and file. But one pain that you want to avoid is falling for a tax scam. Read story

NerdWallet: Hotels where baseball fans can score cool perks, save some money

April 3, 2024, 7:41am Business

With baseball season in full swing, it’s time for fans to make their game-day plans. For those traveling to the game, that can require finding a hotel to serve as a home base. Read story

Millennial Money: Why adding a child as an authorized user might not help their credit

April 2, 2024, 9:21am Business

As parents, we want the best for our children: health, happiness — and hardy credit. Having a strong credit profile can determine whether your kid gets approved for a loan or how much they’ll pay for car insurance when they’re grown. But establishing credit for someone with no credit history… Read story

Ashford: What financial planners wish you knew about Social Security

April 1, 2024, 7:46am Business

Only about 1 in 8 adults know when they’ll be eligible for full retirement benefits through Social Security, according to the Nationwide Retirement Institute 2023 Social Security Survey. And compared to 2014, fewer people age 50 and up now know whether they may be eligible for Social Security benefits based… Read story

How to successfully negotiate real estate commissions

March 30, 2024, 6:06am Business

In a real estate transaction, there’s always some level of negotiation. If you’re the seller, you face haggling not only with prospective buyers, but also with the person you’re working with to seal the deal: your real estate agent. Read story

NerdWallet: Retirees: Is it time to downsize, even in this real estate market?

March 27, 2024, 7:49am Business

Your home is your sanctuary, but it’s also one of your biggest budget items. And after you retire, it may feel like more house than you need. But in this housing market, when a smaller home with upgraded features may be about as expensive as the one you’re selling, is… Read story

Millennial Money: Installment plans for rent divide up payments, but drive up costs

March 26, 2024, 7:52am Business

In January, I received an email from my apartment complex saying that I could now divide my monthly rent into two payments via a product called Flex. Read story

Palmer: 5 ways to calm financial stress

March 25, 2024, 7:42am Business

Financial stress is so common that certified financial planner Katie Lindquist says almost every client she has tells her they are feeling it. Read story

NerdWallet: Surviving costs, other drama for a multigenerational family trip

March 20, 2024, 8:25am Business

For the past 11 years, Kathy Sudeikis has planned a yearly family reunion. Called “Nanapalooza,” the tradition began as a way to bring her six siblings and their families together to honor the memory of their mother. Read story