You really can save hundreds of dollars by switching your car insurance. How much you can save depends on where you live, according to a new study.
Author: Janna Herron, USA TODAY
Taxes 2019: 10 common filing mistakes to avoid this year
Every year, tax professionals see the same common errors, but this year is extra thorny after the tax law’s major changes. Here are mistakes to avoid.
What will your tax refund be? So far, they’re smaller by an average of $170
The average tax refund issued so far declined to $1,865, down 8.4percent from$2,035 at the same time last year, according to IRS statistics.
Help with the mortgage: More married couples bring in roommates to ease cost, study shows
Married couples getting roommates is a small but seemingly enduring trend as high housing costs make owning and renting too pricey for many.
Walmart introduces paid time-off for sick days and other absences
Walmart employees can now earn paid time-off unplanned absences from work. The retailer will pay a higher bonus to those with spotless attendance.
Free checking, with no strings attached, is harder to find, especially among credit unions
The share of banks, credit unions and thrifts offering totally free checking dropped to the lowest level since at least the turn of the millennium.
Stock market’s end-of-year swoon shrank 401(k) millionaire’s club
The number of 401(k) millionaires, which had reached a record high, fell at the end of 2018 because of the retreat in stocks, according to Fidelity.
Who pays if the cold weather from the polar vortex damages your home or car?
Most cold weather damage to your home and car from the polar vortex is covered by insurance, as long as you have the right type.
Intimidated by taxes? These online tools can help you navigate your federal returns
Doing your taxes is often a pain, but this year could be extra torturous with tax law changes, These online tools can help.
Is the stock market closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
U.S. stock markets are closed on Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Foreign financial markets will be open.