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8 Freeze/Lock Tactics That Actually Stop Identity Thieves

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America, and retirees are among the top targets. Scammers only need a few personal details to...

Saving Advice · Sep 19, 2025

About To Start Earning Social Security in 2026? Avoid These 3 Mistakes

Planning to claim Social Security in 2026? Learn the top 3 mistakes that could shrink your benefits—and how to avoid them before it’s too late.

GOBankingRates · Sep 19, 2025

IRS official sues agency claiming it leaked her info to Fox News and others who reported she had been fired

Republicans have previously criticized Holly Paz over ties to an official who resigned over a 2013 scandal

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

Last Chance for $7,500 EV Tax Credit: Loophole Sidesteps OBBBA Deadline

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill ends the $7,500 EV tax credit on Sept. 30. However, a legal loophole could allow buyers to receive their vehicle after the deadline.

GOBankingRates · Sep 17, 2025

IRS Changes Retirement Catch-Up Contributions: Big Tax Impact For High Earners Under SECURE 2.0

The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued the final regulations for retirement “catch-up” contributions, outlining the application of the SECURE 2.0 Act provisions.

Benzinga · Sep 16, 2025

7 Phone Call Red Flags That Mean You’re Talking to a Scammer

Your phone rings. The caller claims to be from your bank, the IRS, or a tech support company. Sounding official, they create a sense of urgency. For a moment, you might even believe them. Of course, that’s how scammers operate. They are, after all, masters of psychological manipulation who prey…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 15, 2025

I Asked ChatGPT How To Avoid Paying Taxes: Here’s What It Said

GOBankingRates decided to put ChatGPT to the test and ask it how to avoid paying taxes.

GOBankingRates · Sep 15, 2025

E-Government And Small Business: Turning Digital Tools Into Real Growth

Small businesses are central to the U.S. economy, yet many new entrepreneurs still face complex procedures when dealing with government.

inkl · Sep 15, 2025

IRS Extends EV Tax Credit Window: Can You Still Qualify Before Sept. 30?

Electric vehicle purchases have long been eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500. That is changing on Sept. 30 thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which eliminated the credit.

Benzinga · Sep 13, 2025

6 Scams Targeting Your Wallet and How To Protect Your Money, According to Fidelity

Last year, Americans reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud. The biggest losses resulted from scams that started with a phone call or on social media.

GOBankingRates · Sep 13, 2025