Putting money in savings rather than making a student loan payment means you can pay for an unexpected car repair or medical emergency. If that money was used to pay down your student debt, it is gone forever. Ideally, you can earn money on interest and thenmake a large lump sum payment...
This strange circumstance provides student loan borrowers a unique opportunity. Those that are willing to get creative and take an extra step or two may find that they do much better in the long run. If you have already made payments, and wish you didn’t,getting a refund should be easy....
Look for major discounts on big-ticket items like mattresses, jewelry, electronics, appliances and furniture. Erica SandbergFeb. 13, 2025 6 Tax Scams and How to Avoid Them Thieves take advantage of news events and your desire for a big tax refund to steal your i...
Though rebate refunds typically take six to eight weeks to arrive, it’s not uncommon for that time to stretch to 12 weeks or longer, if they arrive at all. To prepare for a refund that is delayed past its expected return date, create a spreadsheet that records all the details of a su...
The average tax refund in 2018 was$2,895, which breaks down to a little over $240 per month taking an unnecessary trip to the IRS and back. The fastest way to make some extra money is to keep your own in your paycheck, rather than letting Uncle Sam hold onto it for a year. ...