02 Mar Tax-smart gifting to a grandchild
How you gift assets -- and which assets you gift -- will have differing tax consequences....
27 Feb Should I pay off my mortgage?
You have to think numbers and emotions if you're considering a mortgage payoff....
26 Feb Helping your child build good credit
You can help your kids build good credit by adding them as authorized users on your card. ...
26 Feb Help! My W-2 is incorrect!
Don't file your tax return with a W-2 you know is wrong. ...
25 Feb Giving college money to kid after you divorce, and the tax burden
If you don't stay within certain rules, a money transfer can cost a lot in taxes. ...
25 Feb How a DRIP sale is taxed
You need to understand your tax liability before you sell any investment. ...
24 Feb A widower’s options for Social Security
If you lose your spouse, you can be eligible for a widow/widower benefit from Social Security. ...
24 Feb My son isn’t going to college. What happens to the money I saved?
If your child doesn't go to college, there are different rules for your savings, depending on the kinds of accounts in which you've saved. ...
23 Feb Can I hurt my credit by checking my credit report and credit score?
Your credit score can get dinged if a lender checks it, but what happens if you want to check it?...
23 Feb Does my kid need to file a tax return?
If your child has income, you may need to file a tax return for that child. ...