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H&R Block vs. TurboTax

H&R Block vs. TurboTax: Comparing the top online tax services

By Melissa Perenson published

When choosing the best tax software, it often comes down to two of the market behemoths — H&R Block vs TurboTax.

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The best tax software for 2022

By Melissa Perenson published

It’s tax season, and whether you prefer to do your own taxes or want some assistance, the best tax software can help you get your taxes filed to Uncle Sam.

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Cash App Taxes 2021 review: New name, same free tax experience

By Melissa Perenson published

Formerly known as Credit Karma Tax, Cash App Taxes lets anyone file free federal and state returns — including self-employed. But the service lacks strong guidance.

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FreeTaxUSA 2021 Edition review: No-frills free federal taxes

By Melissa Perenson published

With a streamlined interface and manual input, FreeTaxUSA 2021 covers many tax situations, but don’t use it if you have a lot of questions.

TaxAct Deluxe review

TaxAct Deluxe 2021 review: Tax pro help for everyone

By Melissa Perenson published

TaxAct provides more guidance than ever, including live help with a tax pro at all tiers and specialty products for businesses and the self-employed.

H&R Block Deluxe 2021 review

H&R Block Deluxe 2022 review (tax year 2021): A refined tax preparation experience

By Melissa Perenson published

Editor's Choice

H&R Block Deluxe 2022 provides a solid tax prep service with reasonably priced add-on help.

TaxSlayer Classic 2021 review

TaxSlayer Classic 2022 (tax year 2021) review

By Melissa Perenson published

TaxSlayer Classic 2022 covers all tax scenarios, but it’s not a good choice for crypto holders.

TurboTax Deluxe 2020 review

Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2021 review: Tax returns with the best guidance

By Melissa Perenson published

Editor's Choice

Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2021’s hallmarks are its extensive tax expert assistance and strong support for importing investments and cryptocurrency.

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How to file your taxes online

By Melissa Perenson published

Get your taxes done with these free IRS tools.

A person inserting a SIM card into a smartphone.

FBI warns of surge in SIM-swapping attacks — how to protect yourself

By Paul Wagenseil published

SIM-swapping attacks to steal phone numbers and linked online accounts grew 15-fold in 2021, the FBI warned.

Smart plug power strip DIY smart home

This smart home device makes my kitchen so much better — and it can save you money

By Kate Kozuch published

This $80 smart home device is a huge upgrade for controlling appliances and monitoring energy consumption

Younger woman in red dress holds takes hand of well dressed older man at dinner table.

Romance scams — what they are and how to avoid them

By Emily Long published

Romance scams promise to give you love but end up taking your money. Here's how to spot them, and what to do if you become a victim.

Amazon Prime boxes sitting in front of porch

Amazon Prime price hike deadline — here's when existing and new users will pay more

By Louis Ramirez published

The Amazon Prime price hike is just a few days away. Here are the dates you need to know.

Turbox hack

TurboTax phishing scam may be out to steal your refund — what to do

By Paul Wagenseil published

TurboTax parent company Intuit warns that a phishing campaign is trying to lure its customers to fake websites that may try to steal their passwords or install malware.

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You might get more stimulus money through your tax return — here's what to do

By Paul Wagenseil published

Your 2021 federal income-tax return is your last chance to claim money you may be owed from stimulus payments or child tax credits. Here's what to do.

Samsung Smart All-in-One Fingerprint Security IC for Biometric Payment Cards

Your credit card may soon get a fingerprint reader — thanks to Samsung's new chip

By Paul Wagenseil published

Samsung has introduced an all-in-one fingerprint-reading chipset that it hopes will finally spur widespread adoption of biometric credit cards.

A physical Bitcoin placed in a mousetrap as a lure.

Fake Amazon cryptocurrency scam steals your Bitcoin — what you need to know

By Paul Wagenseil published

Scammers have been trying to get people to pay for bogus Amazon cryptocurrency tokens, researchers say.

Words 'fraud alert' written on a whiteboard alongside numbers, an alarm clock and a pen.

How to set up a fraud alert to protect your credit and identity

By Emily Long published

Placing a fraud alert on your credit files can be a crucial first step in preventing identity theft, and it's free. Here's how to set it up.

Netflix plans, prices, original content and more

By Kelly Woo published

Learn all about Netflix plans, prices, original content, library content and streaming video quality.

Padlocked chain wrapping two ways around a bundle of manila file folders labeled 'INFORMATION.'

Credit freeze vs. fraud alert — what's the difference?

By Emily Long published

Credit freezes and fraud alerts sound similar, but they have very different effects on you and your credit files.

Man holding tablet on which a credit score is displayed.

How to get your credit score

By Emily Long published

Your credit score has a direct impact on your financial health. Here's how to see yours.

second stimulus check date

Last stimulus checks for parents coming soon — how to make sure you get yours

By Paul Wagenseil published

The last round of child-tax-credit advance payments for parents comes next week -- but some parents may end up owing the government money come tax time.

Photo of a magnifying glass atop a sheet of printed paper reading 'CREDIT REPORT', next to a laptop computer and a pen on a wooden desk.

How to get a free credit report — and why you should

By Emily Long published

Getting a free credit report is easy, quick and very useful. Here's how to do it.

Green skull on smartphone screen.

Money-stealing apps hit 300,000 Android phones — what to do

By Paul Wagenseil published

About 300,000 Android users have installed apps that slowly mutate into money-stealing banking Trojans, warns a security firm.

Android malware botnet attack

Nasty new Android malware cleaning out bank and crypto accounts

By Paul Wagenseil published

New Android malware called SharkBot is cleaning out banking and cryptocurrency accounts in Italy, the UK and the US.

Robinhood app — how it works and everything you need to know

Robinhood data breach hits 7 million customers — what to do now

By Paul Wagenseil published

The stock-trading app Robinhood said about 7 million customers had personal details exposed in a data breach, but downplayed the impact of the stolen information.

A stimulus check overlaid by a dollar bill and a fragment of an American flag.

Stimulus checks: Here's which states are sending out money [updated]

By Emily Long published

At least nine states or smaller jurisdictions are using federal stimulus money to help residents. Here's who's getting what, and where.

Zelle app icons on two smartphones.

Zelle scammers bilk bank customers out of thousands — how to avoid them [updated]

By Paul Wagenseil published

More scams are happening using the Zelle payment service, including two women who were bilked out of thousands.

Fourth stimulus check update: Possible amount, eligibility and everything else we know

Fourth stimulus check: Are more payments coming?

By Kate Kozuch published

We've got everything you need to know about a fourth stimulus check, from the possible amount and your eligibility to the latest news from lawmakers.

Woman signing document next to a model of a house and stacked coins.

U.S. eviction moratorium ends: What you need to know

By Paul Wagenseil published

Now that the federal ban on evictions has ended, millions of Americans face losing their homes. Here's what you need to know.

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