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NerdWallet: Tax tips for college students and their parents

April 10, 2024, 7:43am Business

There are lots of things college students and their parents should keep in mind before filing their taxes, and while tax pros say it’s great for college students to start… Read story

If you’re retired or about to retire, think carefully about your tax strategy

April 9, 2024, 8:22am Business

Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much trickier than it seems, and tax pros agree it’s a time when people need to be especially careful… Read story

NerdWallet: 8 ways to personalize your rental — and get your deposit back

April 17, 2024, 7:41am Business

While renting apartments in San Francisco, Malone Detro often made small changes to the walls or fixtures to match her particular taste and budget. Read story

Millennial Money: How couples can share the mental load of money management

April 16, 2024, 7:45am Business

A lot of work goes into making a household run smoothly, and the thread that runs through all the labor is money. It’s money that makes it possible to fix a broken appliance, enroll the kids in summer camp and save up to replace the aging car. The mental load… Read story

Ashford: Retirement could come sooner than you think — how to plan for it

April 15, 2024, 8:37am Business

American workers expect to retire at a median age of 65, according to a 2023 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, or EBRI. But the actual median age for retirement is 62, the survey found. Read story

Which debts can be consolidated? Here are 4 types to consider combining

April 13, 2024, 5:56am Business

Debt consolidation can make repayment easier by consolidating multiple accounts into a single one. Consolidating debt also can save you money on interest and help you get out of debt faster, depending on your situation. Here are four ways to do it: Read story

Got kids? Here’s what to know about filing your 2023 taxes

April 11, 2024, 8:08am Business

There are a few tax tips parents of children 17 and under should keep in mind before filing, tax pros say. Here’s what to know: Read story

NerdWallet: 5 questions to ask when helping an older parent with money

April 10, 2024, 8:25am Business

Conversations about money often require sensitivity and patience, especially when the person across the table is an older parent. Read story

Millennial Money: Is financial trauma holding you back from living your best life?

April 9, 2024, 8:41am Business

Whether it’s going to bed before midnight, eating broccoli, or dealing with your finances, doing the “right” thing can sometimes feel like a herculean effort. Read story

Palmer: What college students need to know about payment apps

April 8, 2024, 7:12am Business

For college students, sending money to friends has never been easier thanks to peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App. But that convenience poses risks, including vulnerability to errors, fraud and the tendency to overspend. Read story