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Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press

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Taylor Swift ticket scams are breaking fans’ hearts: How to verify tickets are real

June 18, 2023Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Taylor Swift ticket scams are breaking fans’ hearts: How to verify tickets are real

Watchdogs warn that scammers selling tickets to Taylor Swift concerts and other events are crafty.

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That job or apartment listing may not be legitimate: How to watch for job and rental scams

June 18, 2023Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on That job or apartment listing may not be legitimate: How to watch for job and rental scams

Consumers who are looking for a place to live or a job are besieged by fake ads, phony texts and bad emails. Red flag: No one can meet you.

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What do interest rate hikes mean for student loans?

May 7, 2023May 9, 2023Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on What do interest rate hikes mean for student loans?

College debt is growing more costly in 2023 — and payments on federal student loans that had been on pause during the pandemic will likely resume.

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What happens if you don’t file taxes? Answers to your questions as tax deadline approaches

April 17, 2023Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on What happens if you don’t file taxes? Answers to your questions as tax deadline approaches

Many people would just like to ignore their taxes. But here’s why you shouldn’t and what you can do now.

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Can I purchase I Bonds from my tax refund? What to know about rates, deadline, restrictions

February 22, 2023Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Can I purchase I Bonds from my tax refund? What to know about rates, deadline, restrictions

The outlook for inflation is touch and go but experts say it’s a good time to buy I Bonds before the end of April. How to use your tax refund, too.

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IRS tells 21 states how to handle last year’s special payments

February 11, 2023February 12, 2023Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on IRS tells 21 states how to handle last year’s special payments

Taxpayers in 21 states faced confusion on how to handle money they received in special state refunds or payments in 2022. The IRS finally has answers.

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Why is my tax refund so low? Tax refunds in 2023 could be smaller, take longer. Here’s why

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Why is my tax refund so low? Tax refunds in 2023 could be smaller, take longer. Here’s why

Why you want to step back a bit before making big plans to spend a tax refund. It could be smaller than you expect; and it could take longer to get.

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I Bonds identity, account issues become headache for last-minute buyers

October 25, 2022Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on I Bonds identity, account issues become headache for last-minute buyers

Many savers will buy I Bonds in late October in a last-minute crush to lock up extraordinary rates. But some savers will face unexpected glitches.

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Is a recession inevitable in 2023? Here’s what experts are saying.

October 23, 2022October 24, 2022Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Is a recession inevitable in 2023? Here’s what experts are saying.

Some in the U.S. believe a recession already is in the cards in 2023, but there are economists out there who maintain that reasons for optimism remain.

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Back-to-school scam: Beware of fake text messages about credit card, Amazon purchases

August 23, 2022Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Back-to-school scam: Beware of fake text messages about credit card, Amazon purchases

College students, other consumers warned about how scammers are impersonating banks, credit unions and Amazon with fake texts to catch you off guard.

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