Americans prioritize mortgages in the pandemic, but which debt should you pay off first? By Tim Leonard published 16 April 21 News Mortgage payments are the debt obligation that homeowners have been most reluctant to skip in the past year, but are their priorities correct?
Mortgage prequalification vs preapproval: What’s the difference? By Leanne Macardle published 15 April 21 Feature Homebuyers take note - mortgage prequalification and mortgage preapproval are definitely different things.
How Americans are spending their stimulus payments, and how to make best use of yours By Tim Leonard published 15 April 21 News Bills and debt dominate stimulus payment spending, but what should your priorities be?
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Tax burden by state revealed: This is where you need to live to pay less By Tim Leonard published 12 April 21 News Keep your tax to a minimum and consider these US states where the tax burden is at its lowest.
Third stimulus check update: Additional plus-up payment roll out begins By Tim Leonard published 12 April 21 News The IRS confirms that 1 million supplemental payments worth on average $2,000 have been sent to those underpaid on stimulus check 3, and that more will follow.
Are extended car warranties worth it? By Gareth Herincx published 7 April 21 Feature Some want motoring peace of mind while others fail to see the point, so are extended car warranties worth it?
Does refinance hurt your credit? By Leanne Macardle published 7 April 21 Feature Re-evaluating your borrowing is always sensible, but does refinance hurt your credit and how can you counter the impact?
IRS warns that $1.3bn in tax refunds could be lost - here’s the US states which are owed the most By Tim Leonard published 7 April 21 News 1.3 million U.S. taxpayers are urged to file their 2017 tax return by May 17 or lose their tax refund.
Are stimulus checks taxable? By Tim Leonard published 1 April 21 Feature Most Americans have received stimulus payments this past year, but are stimulus checks taxable is what many people want to know, now that tax season is here.
Is debt settlement worth it? By Leanne Macardle published 30 March 21 Feature Reducing debt without needing to pay it back will always appeal, but are settlement services worth the risk when your credit takes such a hit?
Face masks and hand sanitizer are tax deductible medical expenses, IRS confirms By Tim Leonard published 29 March 21 News American taxpayers are told that personal protective equipment related to COVID-19 can be treated as a tax deductible medical expense.
Money worries keeping you awake? 8 ways to take control and reclaim your sleep By Tim Leonard last updated 26 March 21 Feature Address your money worries and settle your mind this Sleep Awareness Week to guarantee yourself a better night's sleep.
Auto sales near record highs, but does that mean it's a good time to buy a car? By Tim Leonard published 26 March 21 News A combination of falling loan rates, stimulus checks and tax refunds have seen auto sales surge higher, but is the time right to buy a new car?
$200 billion was the cost of identity theft last year, so how can you guard against tax fraud? By Tim Leonard published 25 March 21 News With billions of dollars lost to identity theft and tax scams each year, here's how to make sure crime doesn't pay for fraudsters.
16.7m US homeowners could save by refinancing their mortgage - are you one of them? By Tim Leonard last updated 23 March 21 News Millions of Americans could save $300 a month by refinancing their mortgage, but the time to act is now.
Could you be owed an auto insurance refund? Here’s how to steer the odds in your favor By Tim Leonard published 23 March 21 News Reduced car use during the pandemic has meant fewer accidents, yet insurers are proving slow in coming forward when it comes to auto insurance refunds.
