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Money Minute: When you should take Social Security benefits
Read full article: Money Minute: When you should take Social Security benefitsFor those getting ready to begin taking their Social Security benefits, it’s important to keep in mind just how much you can receive depending on what your age is.
Money Minute: How Michigan’s ABLE Account works for people with disabilities
Read full article: Money Minute: How Michigan’s ABLE Account works for people with disabilitiesBack in 2014, the federal government realized that for people with disabilities, life is very expensive. In order to help people with disabilities, the government established Able Accounts.
Money Minute: Understanding Medicare Advantage plan
Read full article: Money Minute: Understanding Medicare Advantage planIf you’re signing up for Medicare soon, it’s important to know how to pay for the things that the original Medicare plan does not pay for, like co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles.
Money Minute: Medicare does not cover all payments -- what to know
Read full article: Money Minute: Medicare does not cover all payments -- what to knowIf you’re signing up for Medicare soon, it’s important to know how to pay for the things that the original Medicare plan does not pay for, like co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles.
Money Minute: Understanding Medicare Advantage, the more expensive option
Read full article: Money Minute: Understanding Medicare Advantage, the more expensive optionWe’re taking a special look at to the elements of Medicare and what you need to know before signing up. In this segment, we’re covering Medicare Advantage -- a more expensive health care option.
Detroit woman hopes to break cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, looks toward next chapter
Read full article: Detroit woman hopes to break cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, looks toward next chapterLocal 4′s money expert Rod Meloni sat down with LaTonya Edwards, a 53-year-old single working mother of three young men hear more about her financial situation, and to see if any improvements could be made.
Metro Detroit family shares their struggle with living paycheck to paycheck
Read full article: Metro Detroit family shares their struggle with living paycheck to paycheckLocal 4′s money expert Rod Meloni sat down with Jason and Trish Keith from Dearborn to hear more about their financial situation, and to see if any improvements could be made.
Earned Income Tax Credit: It could mean thousands in refunds -- how it works
Read full article: Earned Income Tax Credit: It could mean thousands in refunds -- how it worksToday’s Money Minute is about a too-often-ignored and under utilized tax credit for lower income earners. It could mean thousands of dollars in tax refunds -- but it’s complicated.
Money Minute: What you need to know about gambling on unregulated gaming websites
Read full article: Money Minute: What you need to know about gambling on unregulated gaming websitesMichigan residents who place wagers on unregulated gaming sites may gamble on more than they expected and become identity theft or deposit theft victims, said Michigan Gaming Control Board Executive Director Henry Williams.
Sunday Read: Did you get advance child tax credits in 2021? What to know before filing taxes
Read full article: Sunday Read: Did you get advance child tax credits in 2021? What to know before filing taxesIf you accepted advance child tax credits in 2021, you’ll want to know this information before you file taxes.
Money Monday: How do credit bureaus determine credit score?
Read full article: Money Monday: How do credit bureaus determine credit score?We’ve been talking about the importance of establishing a credit history, but equally as important is understanding how credit bureaus determine your credit score.
Money Monday: How to get taxes back on Michigan unemployment payments
Read full article: Money Monday: How to get taxes back on Michigan unemployment paymentsMichigan residents who paid taxes on unemployment benefits in 2020 must file an amended tax return with the state in order to get those taxes back.
Money Monday: What to know about home office tax deductions
Read full article: Money Monday: What to know about home office tax deductionsWorking from home last year and now this year? There are home office tax deductions that you need to be aware of. Watch the video above to learn more. Resource:More: Money Monday section
Money Monday: What to know about tax credit for other dependents
Read full article: Money Monday: What to know about tax credit for other dependentsThis week we are discussing the third of three important tax credits for taxpayers with dependents living in their homes. They can receive a $500 tax credit for each person, mom and dad, older grand children, sometimes not even family members. Watch the video above to learn the rules and how this can benefit you. Resources:More: Money Monday section