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Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press

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‘Don’t pay for promises of early access’: Scammers are texting, calling people to get them to pay for COVID-19 shots

February 25, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on ‘Don’t pay for promises of early access’: Scammers are texting, calling people to get them to pay for COVID-19 shots

More consumers could soon hear from con artists impersonating insurers or health department officials as part of the COVID-19 vaccination effort.

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Where did you work remotely during COVID-19 pandemic? It may affect your taxes

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Where did you work remotely during COVID-19 pandemic? It may affect your taxes

Most people polled by the American Institute of CPAs did not know that working remotely in other states could make taxes more complicated now.

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How the timing of your tax return could affect your third stimulus payout

February 23, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on How the timing of your tax return could affect your third stimulus payout

The possiblity of a third stimulus payment may give families who faced financial hardship in 2020 another reason to file their tax returns early.

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There’s a nude photo scam going around — and it’s as bad as it sounds

February 14, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on There’s a nude photo scam going around — and it’s as bad as it sounds

The nude photo scam is a new twist on the old romance scams that drive people to lose their shirts.

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Before you file your taxes make sure you know how much was your stimulus payout

February 12, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Before you file your taxes make sure you know how much was your stimulus payout

What’s a Form 1444? And a Form 1444-B? You’ll want to find those if you want to do your taxes. Or look elswhere for clues on your stimulus payouts.

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‘The only option to grow your money’: Why new investors bought stock during the pandemic

February 7, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on ‘The only option to grow your money’: Why new investors bought stock during the pandemic

New investors tend to be young, lower income, and more racially and ethnically diverse, according to a new study about investing during the pandemic.

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‘This is going to end badly’: GameStop gamers battle risk in fight against Wall Street

January 28, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on ‘This is going to end badly’: GameStop gamers battle risk in fight against Wall Street

Does the GameStop mania represent a rebellion of people fighting against hedge funds? Or is it just another bubble where investors will be hurt?

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Fake unemployment claims trigger tax troubles for victims of identity theft

January 28, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Fake unemployment claims trigger tax troubles for victims of identity theft

Employment-related identity theft was a massive scam in 2020. Now, victims are receiving 1099 tax forms for jobless benefits that they never claimed.

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Student loan relief extended until Sept. 30: How to take advantage of it

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Student loan relief extended until Sept. 30: How to take advantage of it

Many student loan borrowers already had been struggling before the pandemic hit in 2020. This year, borrowers hope for some added relief.

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Tax season 2021: How to get a bigger, quicker tax refund

January 25, 2021Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Tax season 2021: How to get a bigger, quicker tax refund

Tax filers need to know rules relating to their unemployment checks, charitable contributions, and stimulus cash when trying to snag a tax refund.

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