Just hearing the words “tax season” can make your pulse race and tie your stomach in knots — but it really isn’t as bad as you think it is. As the W-2s and other forms start rolling in, millions of households will begin calculating their annual

When the holidays work their magic on us, they have a way of making our compassion bubble over, unleashing our inner generosity. Giving gifts to loved ones makes us want to give more, often to those who are less fortunate. Donating to charity this

No matter how carefully we budget and save for the holidays, most of us end up swiping a credit card for at least a few purchases. Here’s the good news: You don’t have to feel guilty about it.

You’ve got gift lists, guest lists and pre-holiday to-do lists. Menus to plan and outings to prep for. With so many things to buy and details to keep track of, it’s easy to lose sight of your holiday spending. Fortunately, you’ve got a trick up your

The holiday season is the time of year when we are our most generous selves. And most of the time, that’s a good thing. According to a Gallup study, each American adult is projected to spend an average of $947 on gifts this holiday season. One-third

If Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are all about buy, buy, buy, GivingTuesday is the counterbalance. It urges us to give, give, give. GivingTuesday, which falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, started in 2012 to emphasize

It can be difficult to keep your private information private online. You use your credit card online regularly. Your phone number and email are frequently required to use an app or make a purchase. If your social media isn’t locked down, much of your

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We all encounter unexpected expenses that strain our budgets, whether it’s a car repair, trip to urgent care or sudden loss of a job. As with most things, a little planning goes a long way.

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