Big tax refunds give many consumers a way to feel flush when they don’t typically have a lot of slack in their budgets.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.