If you have a side hustle, start this simple habit now to make filing your taxes easier, CPA says

If you have a side hustle, keeping good records throughout the year can save you a headache come tax time.

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Don't wait to file your taxes this season, experts say. Here's why

Nearly one-third of Americans procrastinate filing their taxes. But here's why you shouldn't wait this season, experts say.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say

As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season.

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Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say

As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season. But penalties can be costly, experts say.

CNBC - 4d

Will your tax preparer save you money or make costly mistakes? Look for these red flags.

How to make sure you get what you pay for.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Warren Buffett Says This One Simple Everyday Habit Sets Successful People Apart

Berkshire Hathaway’s chairman and CEO once shared a simple, effective idea for taking charge of your life.

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Can you dispute your tax bill with the IRS?

Receiving an unexpected tax bill from the IRS doesn't mean you're automatically obligated to pay it.

CBS News - Feb. 24

What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

Inc. - Feb. 21

What to Know About Filing Your Tax Return as the I.R.S. Sheds Workers

How to avoid delays, check the status of refunds and contact the Internal Revenue Service with problems.

The New York Times - 4d

Do you need to file taxes if you're on Social Security?

Social Security benefits are handled differently than regular income by the IRS, which can make tax season tricky.

CBS News - 4h

Neuroscience Says 2 Minutes a Day Can Make You Less Stressed, More Focused, and Even Increase the Size of Your Brain

Too busy for self care? This type of (in)activity provides clear cognitive benefits.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Here's how IRS layoffs could impact your tax filing and refund this season

Thousands of IRS employees are expected to lose their jobs as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, continues cuts to federal spending.

CNBC - Feb. 21

You can still lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these moves

There's still time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund with these three strategies, experts say. Here's what to know.

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Paul George sums up 76ers' problems, says team doesn't 'have the habits' of playoff contender

The skidding 76ers trailed by as many as 50 points against the Bulls on Monday

CBS Sports - 6d

Trump’s IRS layoffs have some Americans asking: ‘Why bother’ filing taxes this year?

Accountants say some clients are wondering if they should blow off their taxes amid IRS cutbacks.

MarketWatch - Feb. 22

Migrants held at Guantanamo now allowed to phone attorneys, filing says

Migrants being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp are now being permitted to speak to their attorneys by phone, an ICE official said in a court filing.

ABC News - Feb. 20

As the price of bitcoin falls, you can leverage this tax 'loophole,' experts say

With the price of bitcoin down from a record high in January, there could be opportunities for a tax break, experts say.

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Here’s how rent can make or break your credit, experts say

Usually, rent doesn't affect your credit score — unless your payments are being reported to the major credit bureaus or debt collectors pursue past-due rent.

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Ex-Dodger Gavin Lux embraces new role with Reds: 'You have that chip on your shoulder'

Gavin Lux understands why the Dodgers traded him, but he's out to prove to the world, and by extension his former team, that he can be star for the Cincinnati Reds.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

America and Russia Are on the Same Side Now

The U.S. is embracing European far-right parties in sympathy with Moscow — the opposite of how Washington dealt with Europe’s Communist parties in the Cold War.

The New York Times - 6d

If you invested $1,000 in Nvidia 10 years ago, here’s how much money you’d have now

If you had invested $1,000 in Nvidia when the company first went public in 1999, you'd have more than $5 million today.

CNBC - 4d

Trump says Putin will have to make concessions, US won't make guarantees to Ukraine

Trump said he will be signing the mineral deal with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday.

ABC News - 4d

‘We have a rule when we hear the sirens: if you’ve started operating, you don’t stop’: 24 hours with doctors on the Ukrainian frontline

Like the soldiers they battle to save, combat medics in Ukraine are under constant attack. Three years after the invasion, one NHS doctor bears witness. “The frontline here is cold, hard, true war. ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

I’ll have $4.5 million saved for retirement when I turn 75. Should I start my IRA conversions now?

“My RMD would be $180,000 and the taxes would be high.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 24

IRS layoffs underway around the country as millions prepare to file taxes

The IRS has begun laying off more than 6,000 new and newly promoted employees across the country as part of the push to slash the federal government, sources say.

ABC News - Feb. 20

I.R.S. Fires 6,700 Employees Amid Tax Filing Season

The layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service came alongside additional firings at the Transportation Security Administration and the C.I.A.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Elon Musk’s DOGE Removes Employees That Created Free Tax-Filing Site

Elon Musk and DOGE deem their jobs as “non critical.”

Inc. - 1d

Yankees change infamous facial hair policy: Players can now have 'well-groomed beards,' Hal Steinbrenner says

Hal Steinbrenner is making a change to his father's longstanding appearance policy

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Are your online habits safer than most? 84% of credit cardholders engage in at least 1 risky behavior, survey finds

Behaviors like reusing passwords and paying over public Wi-Fi put your credit card information at risk, cybersecurity experts say.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Do you need to make $100,000 to buy a home? Census data says yes

The median income for new homebuyers has increased sharply since the Covid pandemic and surpassed six figures, according to an NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

NBC News - Feb. 22

Did You Sell Concert Tickets or Clothes? You May Owe Taxes

If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore it, an expert says.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Can you collect Social Security if you owe back taxes?

If you're trying to collect Social Security benefits, it's important to know how your tax debt could impact that.

CBS News - 3d

Robinhood app says SEC dismissed crypto investigation in sign of easier industry regulation

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood’s crypto arm, the company revealed Monday.

NBC News - Feb. 24

Robinhood says SEC dismissed crypto unit investigation in latest sign of easier regulation for industry

The Securities and Exchange Commission is dropping its investigation into Robinhood's crypto arm, the company said Monday.

CNBC - Feb. 24

The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?

With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.

The Hill - Feb. 22

This Productivity Tip Can Help Improve Your Tax Season

You have to do your taxes and run your business. Here’s how to be productive at both.

Inc. - 2d

Should you open a 6-month CD now?

A 6-month CD can still be advantageous for savers to open now. Here's why.

CBS News - 6d

The Biggest Upcoming Games That You Can Preorder Now

We're only two weeks into 2025, and we've already seen some exciting big releases, including Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 , Civilization VII , and Dynasty Warriors Origins , and Donkey Kong ...

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Parents with these 2 toxic habits raise kids who are bad with money, says investment firm CEO

Spending money you don't have, and using cards too much, can give your kids financial anxiety as they grow up, says Ariel Investments co-CEO Mellody Hobson.

CNBC - Feb. 23

5 options to consider if you owe $10,000 (or more) in taxes

If you're facing a large tax debt that you can't pay, there are a few possible solutions worth considering.

CBS News - Feb. 21

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