How to set up a PayPal account By David Crookes last updated 19 February 22 If you want to transfer money online or buy items, then check out our guide to creating a PayPal account.
I'm cancelling Amazon Prime before the price hike — here's why By Philip Michaels published 18 February 22 With Amazon Prime hiking its annual fee to $139, you may be wondering if the service is still worth it. Here's how I arrived at my decision to drop Prime.
H&R Block vs. TurboTax: Comparing the top online tax services By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 When choosing the best tax software, it often comes down to two of the market behemoths — H&R Block vs TurboTax.
The best tax software for 2022 By Melissa Perenson last updated 5 May 22 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.
Cash App Taxes 2021 review: New name, same free tax experience By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 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.
FreeTaxUSA 2021 Edition review: No-frills free federal taxes By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 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 2021 review: Tax pro help for everyone By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 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 2022 review (tax year 2021): A refined tax preparation experience By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 Editor's Choice H&R Block Deluxe 2022 provides a solid tax prep service with reasonably priced add-on help.
TaxSlayer Classic 2022 (tax year 2021) review By Melissa Perenson published 16 February 22 TaxSlayer Classic 2022 covers all tax scenarios, but it’s not a good choice for crypto holders.
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2021 review: Tax returns with the best guidance By Melissa Perenson last updated 5 May 22 Editor's Choice Intuit TurboTax Deluxe 2021’s hallmarks are its extensive tax expert assistance and strong support for importing investments and cryptocurrency.
How to file your taxes online By Melissa Perenson last updated 16 February 22 Get your taxes done with these free IRS tools.
FBI warns of surge in SIM-swapping attacks — how to protect yourself By Paul Wagenseil last updated 19 October 22 SIM-swapping attacks to steal phone numbers and linked online accounts grew 15-fold in 2021, the FBI warned.
This smart home device makes my kitchen so much better — and it can save you money By Kate Kozuch last updated 8 March 22 This $80 smart home device is a huge upgrade for controlling appliances and monitoring energy consumption
Romance scams — what they are and how to avoid them By Emily Long last updated 8 March 22 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 price hike deadline — here's when existing and new users will pay more By Louis Ramirez published 8 February 22 The Amazon Prime price hike is just a few days away. Here are the dates you need to know.
TurboTax phishing scam may be out to steal your refund — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 4 February 22 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.
You might get more stimulus money through your tax return — here's what to do By Paul Wagenseil last updated 4 February 22 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.
Your credit card may soon get a fingerprint reader — thanks to Samsung's new chip By Paul Wagenseil published 26 January 22 Samsung has introduced an all-in-one fingerprint-reading chipset that it hopes will finally spur widespread adoption of biometric credit cards.
Fake Amazon cryptocurrency scam steals your Bitcoin — what you need to know By Paul Wagenseil last updated 4 February 22 Scammers have been trying to get people to pay for bogus Amazon cryptocurrency tokens, researchers say.
How to set up a fraud alert to protect your credit and identity By Emily Long last updated 27 September 22 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.
Credit freeze vs. fraud alert — what's the difference? By Emily Long published 10 January 22 Credit freezes and fraud alerts sound similar, but they have very different effects on you and your credit files.
How to get your credit score By Emily Long last updated 10 September 22 Your credit score has a direct impact on your financial health. Here's how to see yours.
Last stimulus checks for parents coming soon — how to make sure you get yours By Paul Wagenseil published 9 December 21 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.
How to get a free credit report — and why you should By Emily Long published 6 December 21 Getting a free credit report is easy, quick and very useful. Here's how to do it.
Money-stealing apps hit 300,000 Android phones — what to do By Paul Wagenseil published 30 November 21 About 300,000 Android users have installed apps that slowly mutate into money-stealing banking Trojans, warns a security firm.
Nasty new Android malware cleaning out bank and crypto accounts By Paul Wagenseil last updated 7 April 22 New Android malware called SharkBot is cleaning out banking and cryptocurrency accounts in Italy, the UK and the US.
Robinhood data breach hits 7 million customers — what to do now By Paul Wagenseil published 9 November 21 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.
Stimulus checks: Here's which states are sending out money [updated] By Emily Long published 7 September 21 At least nine states or smaller jurisdictions are using federal stimulus money to help residents. Here's who's getting what, and where.
Zelle scammers bilk bank customers out of thousands — how to avoid them [updated] By Paul Wagenseil last updated 13 September 21 More scams are happening using the Zelle payment service, including two women who were bilked out of thousands.
Fourth stimulus check: Are more payments coming? By Kate Kozuch last updated 2 September 21 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.
