Will more states follow Ohio in accepting bitcoin for tax payments? Doubtful, given that no one knows what bitcoin will be worth tomorrow.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
From a chances of a recession to interest rates: 5 things to know about your money in 2019
The odds of a recession are heating up, but experts say a downturn is more likely to hit in 2020 than 2019. Even so, higher interest rates won’t help.
A million pension checks risk huge cuts without this fix
About 120 pension plans, covering about 1.3 million people, are underfunded by $48.9 billion and could fail if a solution isn’t found.
Social Security calling? Nope, it’s just scammers out to grab your cash
Calls from Social Security imposters using fear tactics have been higher than IRS scams lately, according to the AARP Fraud Watch Network.
Saving for college: A workplace perk that can help your kids avoid debt
More employers are promoting 529 college savings plans. Some allow workers to deduct contributions from their paychecks.
Year-end charitable giving doesn’t guarantee a tax break. Here’s what you need to know.
Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season. But new tax rules make it more complicated to figure out if you’d be able to claim a tax deduction.
Gift ideas to help with college savings, student loan debt
Many grandparents, as well as aunts and uncles, may be looking for money-wise gifts, such as helping topay down student loans.
Black Friday shoppers beware: Scammers likely to use ‘pick up in store’ scam
Crooks will be competing with consumers online for all those hot deals from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday when fraud attempts can jump significantly.
How to get $100,000 or more in your 401(k) by your 30s
About 68 percent of millennials on Fidelity’s 401(k) platform have all of their money in the plan invested in a prepackagedtarget-date fund.
Paying off student loan? Repayment options you should consider
For May college graduates, November is when student loan repayment begins. Here are some things to consider in picking a plan that works for you.