MONEY MONDAY

No doubt you’ve heard the pitch on the radio -- buy physical gold as part of your investment strategy.

If you accepted advance child tax credits in 2021, you’ll want to know this information before you file taxes.

If you accepted advance child tax credits in 2021, you’ll want to know this information before you file taxes.

The CFP certification is the gold standard for financial advisors.

We have good retirement savings news for you in this edition of Money Monday.

Higher education savings vehicles done with tax deferred investments use proceeds to pay for education.

Considering the current crazy stock environment, let’s talk defensive investing.

This week we’re talking about TIPs, which stands for Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities.

It’s always a good thing to reacquaint ourselves with the issues that can prevent scammers from taking money from us.

They often don’t graduate equipped with great financial skills, so make certain they have the tools to go it on their own.

Healthcare savings accounts (HSA) are one of the most useful but misunderstood, and rarely used, healthcare financing options.

Healthcare savings accounts (HSA) are one of the most useful but misunderstood, and rarely used, healthcare financing options.

We’re showing you three ways that you can actually build your 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.

Credit histories are referenced all throughout our adult lives, so it’s important to start building one as soon as you can.

Purchasing things with a credit card is a great way to establish a credit history, but it is important to be strict and vigilant when paying it off.

Whether you like it or not, it is essential for U.S. adults to have a credit history.

It’s important to construct your finances to ensure that compound interest is always working for you, not against you.

When creating a financial plan or budgeting, financial calculators -- often used by professionals -- are a great tool.

Financial experts urge people to save a certain amount of money in their bank account for emergency purposes.

One of the most rarely used and misunderstood financing options is a health care savings account (HSA), and it can offer significant benefits.

Whenever the government starts giving out money, scammers start sniffing around.

Over the past few weeks, the federal government has been depositing expanded child tax credit payments to families due to the pandemic.

Michigan 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.

Michigan families and students looking to save up for school can invest in a tax-free 529 savings plan through the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP).

Scammers will attempt to retrieve your personal Medicare number.

If you’re nearing the age of 65 and thinking about retirement, you should also be thinking about your health insurance.

Americans nearing the age of 65 should be thinking about Medicare, a federal health insurance, and what it can offer.

Americans nearing the age of 65 should be taking time to understand the many components of Medicare, a federal health insurance.

It’s important to understand Medicare's several steps in order to choose the right plan when it comes the time.

If you’re planning to retire soon, there are some steps you should take before you file that paperwork.

Couples who are planning to get married should have “the talk” about their finances and establish a joint financial plan ahead of time.

The 2021 tax season officially ended on May 17 -- so if you missed the tax filing deadline, what do you do?

The 2021 tax season officially ends Monday at midnight, but experts are encouraging people not to simply “file and forget.”

Millions of Americans leave millions of dollars in tax refunds on the table each year by not filing their taxes.

Under the U.S.’ American Rescue Plan, unemployment benefits received in 2020 are not taxable -- to a certain extent.

It may seem backward, but the truth is: It’s better if aren’t receiving a large tax refund this tax season.

The U.S. government’s American Rescue Plan has changed how unemployment benefits are taxed amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Federal and Michigan officials have extended the deadline to file taxes for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Taxpayers in the U.S. are required to report gig economy income on their tax returns.

Here’s what to expect and what you can do as we enter Michigan Financial Wellness Month. Watch the video above to learn more. Resource:More: Money Monday section

Working 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

Need help with your 2020 taxes? Here are two guides from Finder:

This 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

Here’s what you should know about the child tax credit. Watch the video above. Resources:More: Money Monday section

Here’s what to know about special state tax rules for the year 2020. Watch the video above. Resources:More: Money Monday section

Money Monday: Taxes and the military -- what you should know before filingPublished: February 22, 2021, 7:32 am

Here’s what you need to know this year about the earned income tax credit. Watch the video above. Helpful links:More: Money Monday section

Do you know what to look for when choosing the right tax preparer for you? Here’s what you need to know -- watch the video above. More: Money Monday section

The W-2 tax form is due to employees by Feb. 1. Here’s what you need to know -- watch the video above. Further reading and resources on earned income tax credits:More: Money Monday section