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Not every taxpayer has a clear-cut guide for claiming others as their dependents. The Internal Service Revenue (IRS) dictates a series of tests that must be passed to determine whether a person can be considered a qualifying relative. The process...

The economy after 2020 shows a lot of promise, but Americans are not out of the clear just yet. Now more than ever people are looking for ways to make a little extra cash, and with the right talents and...

You’ve finally tied to the knot, and managed not to break the bank on wedding costs. What comes next? A whole lot. If you managed to stay under budget planning your wedding, then you’ll probably be off to a great...

What used to be connected with prestige, opportunity and success is now being associated with high expense, dead-ends and debt. We are talking about a college education. It is expected that the cost of public universities will sharply increase in...

Without parental guidance or classroom instruction, teenagers can sometimes lack the basic financial skills that lead to spending less then they earn. FoolProof, a consumer education agency dedicated to increasing financial literacy through the use of multi-media learning modules, has...

Buying a home can be a daunting experience because of all the extra financial responsibility it leaves you with. Another reason home buying could be less-than-palatable is the closing costs you face when finalizing a mortgage agreement. The easy answer...

Every time you withdraw money, fill your car with gas or use a payment card, you are in danger of having your bank account hijacked. The use of card skimmers is on the rise, and it’s crucial to educate yourself...

Listen up entrepreneurs: Right now might be the best time to launch a start-up, but just because you have time on your side does not mean you’re destined for success. Everyone knows starting a business is a difficult and risky...

Donating to a charity is a great way to give back to society. But your money might not be going where you think it is going. Charity fraud is a popular way for scam artists to prey on unsuspecting individuals...

Age creeps up on you fast, and it seems to creep up on your parents faster. With nursing home expenses increasing all the time, more and more families are opting to have their parents move in with them for at-home...

Sadly the summer is winding down, which means college kids everywhere need to say goodbye to the suntans and parties and say hello to study groups and, well, parties. One of the worst and most expensive parts of heading back...

Avoiding debt can be difficult. Getting out of it is even harder. Essentials such as food and shelter cannot be cut out of your budget, seemingly leaving little space to shave your spending. A set of numbers from the Bureau...

The worst may be over, but the financial crisis still lingers for many banks and their customers in the form of bad commercial real estate loans.

If you’ve made enough money to start building a family and you’ve got a good college savings fund going, you’ve probably considered the question: Should you rent an apartment or buy a home? Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could relax and make a bit of extra income? Technology is making it easier to turn your hobby into a way to make money. Follow these tips and you could add a little more...