Personal Finance News - 'tax' Tag

In 2010 thirty million American citizens were contacted by collection agencies over their medical bills.

Reports published by the Federal Reserve earlier this month indicate that consumer credit card debt has fallen for the second month in a row.

In excess of 50 million companies that take debit and credit cards or payments online, are taking stock of a new tax-reporting form that has come into existence, the 1099-K.

With the country’s financial state looking for a boost, and with states such as Idaho looking for a more cost saving way to manage without cutting back on services, electronic payment options are a great way to help save money …

When I open my e-mail inbox, it reminds me of taking a stroll through a market in an eastern country, through the throngs of pickpockets.

If you have a number of miles about to expire, then do not rush out and spend them on stuff you may not need, why don’t you donate them to charity instead?

Any user who has been going through a rough financial time after the holiday season has no time to take breathes of relief as the tax season is on vogue again.

The tax season of 2011 has seen release of income tax refunds by the use of pre-loaded debit cards.

The identity theft has been increasing in this tax season which is why the IRS and Justice Department have joined hands to crack down on the fraudsters who are trying to get cash on the stolen information.

An already slumping house market has been a source of alarm for the economists for a long time now.

American Express is in the midst of suing Rapper Nelly real name Cornell Iral Haynes Jr., for upwards of $20,000 in unpaid credit card debts.

If you are a homeowner who had mortgage debt forgiven either in full or in part during the 2007 to 2012 tax years then you may benefit from the IRS ‘Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act 2007′.

According to new research by America’s leading credit scoring agency, a consumer’s credit card payment history can be a good indicator for doctor’s regarding whether or not that individual will take medication on time.

Just like other forms of credit, including credit cards, mortgages and car payments, defaulting on your student loan can carry some very serious consequences.

JP Morgan Chase recently celebrated the second anniversary of their Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card account by doubling the reward points earned on purchases made at selected travel and dining vendors.