IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
By FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next...
Category: Personal Finance
Why I stayed with the same mediocre big bank for 10-plus years
When you work in an industry like personal finance, it can be embarrassing to admit that you went against the best practices that you preach....
Young homebuyers lose more ground in housing market as states struggle to help
By Tim Henderson, Stateline.org Young homebuyers have been priced out of the market even more than previously, according to a report released Nov. 4 by...
I’m a banking nerd: 4 rules I follow before moving my savings
I’ve researched savings accounts for more than a decade. I know that choosing the right account can mean the difference between earning an extra $1,000...
When to use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt
By Holly D. Johnson, Bankrate.com In a perfect world, no one would need to take out a loan to consolidate and pay off debt. In...
Bankrate’s 2025 holiday spending report
By Katie Kelton, Bankrate.com The winter holidays are a time for dusting off decorations and observing traditions — but they’re also rife with money decisions....