Tax deadline 2021 extended by a month - what could this mean for you? By Tim Leonard published 18 March 21 News The IRS has pushed the tax deadline back to May 17, but still wants taxpayers to file early and online if they can.
Which loans to pay off first By Rachel Wait published 17 March 21 Feature There are a number of strategies you can adopt when it comes to paying off loan debt. Here, we outline which loans to pay off first and your options to help you stay motivated.
Why you should make a will By Rachel Wait published 17 March 21 Feature Creating a will is important if you want to ensure your estate will be passed on to those you love. Here, we explain why you should make a will and what will happen if you don’t.
Can mortgage insurance be canceled? By Leanne Macardle published 16 March 21 Feature Fed up with spending on PMI? You’ll want to know when mortgage insurance can be canceled, and is mortgage insurance required at all.
55% of Americans are relying on a tax refund - here’s why By Tim Leonard published 11 March 21 News More taxpayers are counting on their tax refunds this year than usual, with saving and debt repayment the top priorities.
The US cities with the highest credit scores revealed, and why this matters to borrowers By Tim Leonard published 10 March 21 News Residents of the American cities with the highest credit scores are certainly being given the credit they are due.
Auto loan rates fall but monthly payments reach record high - what’s driving that? By Tim Leonard published 9 March 21 News Monthly auto loan payments have hit a new high of $576 despite loan rates dropping low. Here's how to keep the cost of motoring in check.
Credit report errors soared in 2020 – here's how to dispute items on yours By Leanne Macardle published 8 March 21 News With credit reporting errors more than doubling last year, the onus is falling on Americans to put the wrongs right.
Moneydance review By Lori Fairbanks last updated 3 March 21 Review Moneydance offers straightforward yet powerful personal finance software.
11 million American households close to eviction - here’s the help that could arrive soon By Tim Leonard published 3 March 21 News With millions of renters and homeowners falling behind on housing payments, extra relief measures can't come too soon.
The states with the highest and lowest property tax rates are revealed By Tim Leonard published 2 March 21 News The average American household pays $2,471 on property tax rates each year, but what you pay will depend entirely on where you live.
The price of working from home? A 7% rise in housing costs, report reveals By Leanne Macardle published 1 March 21 News It’s often thought that the rise in remote working has led to a cut in expenses for employees, but is the price of working from home more than you think?
28% of remote workers want to move house, but should you relocate? By Tim Leonard published 24 February 21 News Moving home is on the mind of over a quarter of those working remotely, but is relocating the best option for you?
As the tax season gets off to a slow start, here's why you should file now By Leanne Macardle published 23 February 21 News With far fewer tax returns successfully filed compared with the same time last year, American taxpayers are urged not to delay.
8 essential tax-filing reminders as the tax season starts By Tim Leonard last updated 19 February 21 News With the tax season now officially open, here's some important reminders that all tax-filers need to know.
The companies delivering the cheapest car insurance are revealed By Tim Leonard last updated 19 February 21 News With over 100 million US motorists questioning the value they get from their car insurance, finding the companies that offer the cheapest premiums is a must.
Is mortgage interest tax deductible? By Leanne Macardle published 17 February 21 Feature Maximising your tax deductions is a must, but is mortgage interest tax deductible on your return?
FHFA extends forbearance, but is mortgage forbearance a good idea? By Leanne Macardle published 16 February 21 News Struggling homebuyers have been granted a three-month forbearance extension, but is using mortgage forbearance a good idea?
How wills are executed By Rachel Wait published 10 February 21 How To Your will must be properly witnessed and signed to ensure it is legally valid and your final wishes can be carried out. Here we explain how wills are executed.
Do personal loans affect your tax return? By Leanne Macardle published 9 February 21 Feature The IRS usually wants to know all about the money that comes your way, but do personal loans affect your tax return?
