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?
Low auto loan rates and a high credit score will save you $6,000 on a new car, study shows By Tim Leonard published 5 February 21 News Report reveals how an excellent credit score and low auto loan rates are driving new car buyers towards huge auto finance savings.
How mortgage interest is calculated By Leanne Macardle published 2 February 21 Feature With buying a home one of the largest expenses you can face, knowing how mortgage interest is calculated could save you thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
The 10 US cities where debt is rising fastest, and the support that could arrive soon By Tim Leonard published 1 February 21 News Mortgage and credit card borrowing increases, as struggling Americans wait for the next wave of financial relief.
Do personal loans hurt your credit score? By Leanne Macardle last updated 1 February 21 How To A loan is often a great way to deal with an unexpected expense, or to consolidate other debts, but do personal loans hurt your credit score?
How to cover car repair costs By Tim Leonard published 27 January 21 How To If auto repair bills regularly drive you to distraction, here are the best ways to cover high car repair costs.
Biden plans for a faster and simpler stimulus check delivery for all By Tim Leonard published 25 January 21 News With 8 million Americans yet to receive their first stimulus check, the new President wants to make it easier for everyone to receive their payment.
How to finance your new home office setup By Tim Leonard published 23 January 21 How To If you need a dedicated space for working from home, here's 7 ways you could pay for your new home office setup.
The credit score needed for a mortgage just got higher - here’s what you should do By Leanne Macardle last updated 19 January 21 News Credit score requirements to secure a mortgage might have hit a 20-year high, but there's plenty of ways to keep your home-buying dreams alive.
Are mortgage points worth it? By Tim Leonard last updated 19 January 21 How To Buying mortgage points can be tempting when you're arranging a mortgage loan, but how do you know when are they worth it?
What mortgage can I afford? By Leanne Macardle published 19 January 21 How To Knowing what mortgage you can afford is essential to fulfilling your home-buying dreams.
Do wills have to be notarized? By Tim Leonard published 18 January 21 Feature Having a notarized will is not a must, but a self-proving affidavit can help smooth the path through probate once you're gone.
IRS delays the start of tax season 2021 until February 12 By Tim Leonard published 16 January 21 News Stimulus payment preparations see tax season 2021 pushed back as taxpayers are urged to file electronically.
Biden outlines third stimulus check plans, including $1,400 payments By Tim Leonard published 15 January 21 News The President-elect wants the third stimulus check to pay much more than before and proposes further unemployment and housing help too.
Only 4 in 10 Americans could pay a $1,000 bill without borrowing - could you? By Tim Leonard last updated 13 January 21 News With just 39% of Americans confident they could comfortably cover an unexpected four-figure expense, here's how you should prepare for unexpected bills.
