Smart Money Archives (2024)

Tax season is upon us! If you’re still trying to file your taxes, rest easy. There are some great tax preparation tools out there, some of which don’t charge anything to file your federal taxes if you meet certain qualifications. FreeTaxUSA and TurboTax are probably the most famous of these services. In fact, you’ve likely … Read more

Tax season is upon us, and everyone wants to know: What is the best tax software? Is there a way to file for free online? Is it worth it to pay a little more money to get in-person help? Let’s compare two popular options, FreeTaxUSA vs Liberty Tax, and see which one is better for … Read more

It’s time to tackle taxes once more, leaving many unsure of where to start. With countless options available, finding the right help can seem daunting. Many people choose TurboTax for their tax preparation needs. And while TurboTax and other software programs are robust enough to meet the needs of most people, your tax situation may … Read more

December 31st is the end of the tax year. Come January 1st, employees and small business owners alike start thinking about tax preparation. And now tax season is upon us. Unfortunately, most tax filers don’t feel like a tax pro. Even if their tax situation is very simple (they are employed at one workplace), filing … Read more

Tax season is here again. This time of year can be anxious for most people. Tax preparation is a complex science of inputting personal information like income, dependents, and expenses. There are loopholes and tax breaks like the child tax credit that can be used to lower your taxes or even get a refund. But … Read more

Could you balance 6 dice on a popsicle stick held in your mouth for 1 minute? How about removing all the tissues from a tissue box with only 1 hand? Have you ever played any‘Minute to Win It Games,’from the NBC game show?If not, you’re missing out on some ridiculous fun that you can play … Read more

Spring is right around the corner, and so isbaseball, April showers, and May flowers. There’s alsoanother exciting eventon the horizon. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to file your taxes. For 2020, Tax day falls on Wednesday, April 15, which means you have just a few more weeks to get your taxes filed and off to … Read more

Taxes have always been complicated. With the advent of so many side jobs, freelancing opportunities, and other extra income available, taxes have gotten even more confusing. I know I’ve wondered many times what is taxable and what is not. In the interest of saving you the headache I ended up with, here’s a quick list … Read more

Did you know if you cut your spending by $13 a day, you’ll save $400 a month and $4,800 a year! This is currently the most popular article on The Budget Diet, and I’ve just updated it for 2015. Thanks to all the helpful comments. If you’ve read it before, read it again…a little frugal living refresher won’t hurt.

As a stock market investor, staying informed about stock market news and trends is the way you grow your money. You cannot make sound decisions on quick trades unless you know the condition of the overall market as well as the current performance of yourstocks. The internet has made keeping track of the fast-moving stock … Read more