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Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press

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Wait, did your tax preparer just take a cut of your refund? Here’s how to stay safe

February 3, 2020Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Wait, did your tax preparer just take a cut of your refund? Here’s how to stay safe

Unscrupulous tax preparers may target senior centers, religious communities and others to build trust. But bad preparers are out to make a fast buck.

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That letter from the IRS could be a fake. Watch out for this tax scam and others in 2020

January 23, 2020Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on That letter from the IRS could be a fake. Watch out for this tax scam and others in 2020

Crooks want your Social Security number and other personal information to file fake returns so they can to steal tax refunds.

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New coaching program is designed to help you fix finances

January 21, 2020Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on New coaching program is designed to help you fix finances

GreenPath Financial Wellness — with the support of a $345,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase — develop a pilot program for one-on-one financial coaching.

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Some retirees feeling less secure about tax rule changes in SECURE Act

January 17, 2020January 17, 2020Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Some retirees feeling less secure about tax rule changes in SECURE Act

Two key rules regarding retirement savings are changing under the SECURE Act. Neither change should cause widespread panic, but you need to plan.

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The SECURE Act could help boost your retirement savings: 5 things to know

January 12, 2020Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on The SECURE Act could help boost your retirement savings: 5 things to know

New retirement rules can help young families, employees who consistently work part time and small business owners who want to start 401(k) plans.

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That gift card you’re buying could be target of scam: What to look for before you buy

December 20, 2019Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on That gift card you’re buying could be target of scam: What to look for before you buy

Con artists have engineered a way to steal information and tamper with gift cards inside the store before you buy the gift card.

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5 year-end tax tips to get your money safely through the holiday season

December 5, 2019Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on 5 year-end tax tips to get your money safely through the holiday season

Follow these year-end tax tips so
you don’t get caught short of cash during the holiday season or later at tax time.

Money

How to protect your money from online crooks while holiday shopping

November 29, 2019Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on How to protect your money from online crooks while holiday shopping

Even consumers who shop online through a major retailer, like Macy’s, can fall victim to some of these incredible e-skimming incidents.

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Black Friday 2019: How scammers use gift cards, hot toy deals to trick you

November 20, 2019Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Black Friday 2019: How scammers use gift cards, hot toy deals to trick you

Scammers tap into the Black Friday and Cyber Monday hype to trick you into downloading links. And the crooks are looking for deals, too.

Money

Who’s dealing with the biggest student loan payments?

November 4, 2019Susan Tompor, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Who’s dealing with the biggest student loan payments?

Student loan payments can reach nearly $700 a month on average for borrowers who work at private health care companies, based on a Fidelity study.

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