Dear Penny: If my boyfriend is my dependent, do I get his coronavirus cash?
Her boyfriend is her dependent, but she won't get any coronavirus stimulus money for him by claiming him on her taxes.
Coronavirus Bill Makes It Easier to Tap Into Your 401(k). Should You?
The stimulus bill waives some penalties for people affected by coronavirus who withdraw money early from their retirement accounts.
Here’s Our Most Up-to-Date Info on the $1,200 Coronavirus Stimulus Checks
What we know so far about the $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks most Americans will receive in mid-April.
Here’s What the Coronavirus Relief Bill Means for You
A breakdown of the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill that President Trump signed into law on March 27.
4 Things to Consider Before Taking Advantage of the Coronavirus Tax Extension
The coronavirus tax extension gives you until July 15 to file your taxes. But you still might want to file them sooner.
Dear Penny: My boyfriend won’t tell me how much he owes. Can I pull his credit?
DEAR PENNY — My live-in boyfriend tells me to mind my own business when I ask him how much debt he has. We share a laptop. I think I could pull his credit report. Should I?
10 Roth IRA Rules to Know in 2020
The IRS updates the Roth IRA limits on income and contributions for inflation each year. But beyond that, the rules don’t change much. Here's what you should know for 2020.
Dear Penny: I don’t owe anyone money ... but I also don’t have a credit score
If you don't use credit for 24 months or more, you could become "credit invisible," meaning you won't have a credit score.
Dear Penny: I’m a broke law student. How do I catch up on bills?
DEAR PENNY — I'm a law student with $1,350 worth of monthly bills and $200 to my name. I can't change my financial aid. What can I do?
Dear Penny: I helped my daughter buy a car and now she won’t make payments
When your name is on the car loan but the title is in your kid's name, you're the one who's on the hook for payments.
Dear Penny: I’m 55 with no savings or life insurance. What are my options?
When you're in your 50s with no retirement savings, building a nest egg will almost always take precedence over buying life insurance.
These Are the Tax Brackets for 2020 (Plus 4 Tax Changes to Know About)
The year 2020 will look a lot like 2019, at least in terms of your taxes. Here's what will change in the new year.
Dear Penny: I want to retire. My wife says not yet. How do I convince her?
Having a plan for your time is just as important as having a plan for your money as you approach retirement — and it's always best when you and your spouse see eye to eye on these plans.
Dear Penny: I Just Got a Balance Transfer Offer. Is It Too Good to Be True?
A balance transfer card can save you a lot of money, but only if you avoid accruing more debt.
Dear Penny: How can we cure our finances with $100K in medical debt?
Negotiating with hospitals and providers is usually your best option when you're hit with large medical bills you can't afford.
Dear Penny: I’ve paid off my business credit card for 11 years. What gives?
A business credit card typically won't show up on your personal credit reports, so if you're looking to build your own credit, you need a plan B.
Dear Penny: Should we use our emergency savings to pay for a new roof?
A new roof isn't an emergency expense if it's expected and you have plenty of time to replace it.
Dear Penny: A heart attack put me in debt and now I can’t get out
When you're overwhelmed by debt you can't afford to repay, try talking to someone you trust to prepare for the difficult conversations ahead.
Dear Penny: Will bad credit kill my chances of landing my dream job?
If your prospective employer will find negative information when they pull your credit report, it's best to be upfront about it.
Dear Penny: How do I pay back $80K in student loans on a $42K salary?
Tackle student debt by enrolling in an income-driven repayment plan for federal student loans first, then use the savings to focus on private student loans.
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