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4 Year-End Student Loan Tips

Tired of student loans hanging over your head? Not a fun beast to deal with, but any kind of debt can be beaten if you come up with a good strategy.

Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions?

Standard deduction, itemized deductions ... what's the difference, and which do you qualify for? Check our infographic to find out.

Tips for Year End Giving

2011 is coming to an end but it's not too late to make charitable contributions. Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years.

Everything You Need to Know About Tax Brackets

Talk about tax brackets feels like I'm playing monkey-in-the-middle with tax lingo. Time to figure out what this income tax bracket stuff is all about.

How to Pay Taxes When You Just Can't

Here's how to pay your tax bill, even if you can't afford the full amount right now.

What the ACA Means For You

Affordable Care Act (ACA) may seem daunting, but understanding a few key concepts helps you and your family get the most from the ACA.

4 Things to Know About Online Banking

Heard the online banking buzz? Though traditional banks have their strengths, let's see what this online bank trend has to offer.

March Madness - Fake It Until You Make It

A look at the NCAA's Sweet Sixteen lineup; warning of a scam that has cyber-crooks standing in for the IRS.

Mema's Dream

Healing Waters International went back to Jocotán, Guatemala to revisit one of its clean water sites. The news they brought back is nothing short of incredible.