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Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press

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Nervous about the size of your tax refund? You’re not alone

February 6, 2020 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Nervous about the size of your tax refund? You’re not alone

Big tax refunds give many consumers a way to feel flush when they don’t typically have a lot of slack in their budgets.

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Credit scores could take a hit under new, tougher standards: How to protect yours

February 1, 2020 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Credit scores could take a hit under new, tougher standards: How to protect yours

Lenders want to better gauge the risks of loaning money. FICO will look at longer trends for how you’re managing credit, and it could affect scores.

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Coronavirus, impeachment stoke Wall Street paranoia

January 28, 2020 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Coronavirus, impeachment stoke Wall Street paranoia

Michigan is a battleground state for the Trump reelection bid — and automakers are watching the coronavirus, as uncertainty drags down stock prices.

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That letter from the IRS could be a fake. Watch out for this tax scam and others in 2020

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on That letter from the IRS could be a fake. Watch out for this tax scam and others in 2020

Crooks want your Social Security number and other personal information to file fake returns so they can to steal tax refunds.

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New coaching program is designed to help you fix finances

January 20, 2020 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on New coaching program is designed to help you fix finances

GreenPath Financial Wellness — with the support of a $345,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase — develop a pilot program for one-on-one financial coaching.

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Some retirees feeling less secure about tax rule changes in SECURE Act

January 17, 2020 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on Some retirees feeling less secure about tax rule changes in SECURE Act

Two key rules regarding retirement savings are changing under the SECURE Act. Neither change should cause widespread panic, but you need to plan.

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The SECURE Act could help boost your retirement savings: 5 things to know

January 12, 2020 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on The SECURE Act could help boost your retirement savings: 5 things to know

New retirement rules can help young families, employees who consistently work part time and small business owners who want to start 401(k) plans.

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That gift card you’re buying could be target of scam: What to look for before you buy

December 20, 2019December 23, 2019 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on That gift card you’re buying could be target of scam: What to look for before you buy

Con artists have engineered a way to steal information and tamper with gift cards inside the store before you buy the gift card.

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5 year-end tax tips to get your money safely through the holiday season

December 5, 2019 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on 5 year-end tax tips to get your money safely through the holiday season

Follow these year-end tax tips so
you don’t get caught short of cash during the holiday season or later at tax time.

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How to protect your money from online crooks while holiday shopping

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Comments Off on How to protect your money from online crooks while holiday shopping

Even consumers who shop online through a major retailer, like Macy’s, can fall victim to some of these incredible e-skimming incidents.

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