For many people, one of tax season’s trickiest decisions is whether to take the standard deduction or itemize. Taking the standard deduction may be faster and simpler, but itemizing could save more money if you have the time and energy to fill out extra forms and dig up receipts. Fortunately, two tax pros say it’s often easy … Continued
A recent NerdWallet survey found that fully one-third of Americans plan to travel during spring break, which lasts from late February to early April, roughly. This means three things: Travel to popular destinations will be expensive. People will want to use their miles and points to offset these costs. SPRING BREEEEAAKKKK!!! Ahem. In the past, using frequent … Continued
Dreaming of a savings goal is almost always fun — a sunny vacation, the perfect home, a dazzling holiday gift. But think about how long it can take to get there, and all that fun might fade away. Even if you’re doing the right things, such as cutting your expenses or taking a part-time job … Continued