When the IRS adds a penalty to a tax bill, the first instinct often involves reaching for the checkbook and grumbling at the ceiling. Before doing either, check whether the penalty qualifies for … [Read More...]
Keeping All Your Cash at One Bank? Here Are 5 Reasons to Reconsider
Keeping every dollar at one bank feels wonderfully simple. One app, one password, one debit card, one place to check when the bills need paying. Convenience matters, but putting all your banking eggs … [Read More...]
6 Purchases Financial Experts Say You Shouldn’t Put on a Credit Card
A credit card can make a big purchase feel wonderfully painless. Swipe, tap, smile, and suddenly the expensive thing has moved from the checkout counter to a future version of yourself. That trick … [Read More...]
Trump Accounts Spark New Debate Over Social Security Privatization
Trump Accounts have suddenly dragged one of Washington's most explosive retirement debates back into the spotlight: whether Americans should eventually direct some Social Security money into personal … [Read More...]
DOJ Settles for $400 Million with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Over Unpaid Healthcare Administrative Costs
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has authorized a $400 million settlement with the Alaska Native … [Read More...]
HHS Seeks OMB Approval for Children and Families Program Monitoring Data Collection
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through its Administration for Children and … [Read More...]
Why Adult Children Should Know Where Their Parents’ Financial Accounts Are
A missing password, an unknown bank account, or a forgotten insurance policy can turn a family … [Read More...]
Your Financial Plan Counts the Side Hustle—but Does It Count Every Fee?
A side hustle can look like a golden ticket in a financial plan, but every dollar earned does not … [Read More...]