Calls from Social Security imposters using fear tactics have been higher than IRS scams lately, according to the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
Saving for college: A workplace perk that can help your kids avoid debt
More employers are promoting 529 college savings plans. Some allow workers to deduct contributions from their paychecks.
Year-end charitable giving doesn’t guarantee a tax break. Here’s what you need to know.
Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season. But new tax rules make it more complicated to figure out if you’d be able to claim a tax deduction.
Black Friday shoppers beware: Scammers likely to use ‘pick up in store’ scam
Crooks will be competing with consumers online for all those hot deals from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday when fraud attempts can jump significantly.
How to get $100,000 or more in your 401(k) by your 30s
About 68 percent of millennials on Fidelity’s 401(k) platform have all of their money in the plan invested in a prepackagedtarget-date fund.
Paying off student loan? Repayment options you should consider
For May college graduates, November is when student loan repayment begins. Here are some things to consider in picking a plan that works for you.
Lottery and gift card scams are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know
Scammers pretend to be the boss and request that gift cards be bought for various reasons, according to FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center.
Graveyard deals: Why would you buy a cemetery plot in advance?
Is a cemetery plot a good investment? Not if you can’t use it or sell it. Buying a cemetery plot can be part of an estate plan. But review the risks.