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Bank credit: is it growing, and where’s it going?

Lenders have loosened purse strings, but some sectors are monopolising bank loans. Hence the clamour for more credit

Mortgage Loans: Stick With A Bank Or Go With A Broker?

It matters where you go for a mortgage. Who offers a better deal — a banker or broker?

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

Is a personal loan for you?

Personal loans have surged in popularity, due in part to increasing consumer confidence and a growing array of online lenders to provide them.

How Home Prices Compare With Four Years Ago

There’s little debate that the housing market was in bad shape four years ago. But there’s considerable disagreement over whether the market is better off today.

How to Reinstate an Auto Loan after Repossession

If your car gets repossessed, you have three main ways of getting it back: reinstating the loan, redeeming the vehicle, or buying it back at auction. If it's allowed in your state, keep reading to find out how to reinstate an auto loan after repossession.

Do I Have To Pay Back First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit?

Due to your circumstances, you may not have to repay the first-time homebuyer tax credit.

Tax Preparation Fees: What to Expect

Tax preparation fees aren't one size fits all. What you pay will vary—depending on the complexity of your return, who does it, and even where you live.

Why Wall Street suddenly soured on Discover and other consumer lenders

Investors worry that rising inflation means fewer people will be paying their credit card bills on time.

Child Tax Credit: What is adoption tax credit and who qualifies?

People who plan to adopt a child, in addition to realizing their dream of becoming parents, have a tax credit offered by the government to reduce the high economic cost involved.

How to Kickstart Your Tax Preparation Business

Starting your own tax preparation business might sound intimidating on the surface, but it's an opportunity to become your own boss and have a flexible schedule while making good money.

Build & Grow Your Tax Preparation Business

Our manuals and classes show you how to build and grow your own tax preparation business. Learn more!

Can the Earned Income Tax Credit Help You?

The earned income tax credit (EITC) can help people with low-to-moderate income, but it can also increase IRS audit risk for some.

Using Housing Tax Credits to Invest in Well-being

Enhancing affordable housing with realistic, evidence-based public health approaches is an investment in the health and well-being of vulnerable populations.

What is the Additional Child Tax Credit?

If you can't claim the full Child Tax Credit because you owe less tax, you may be able to claim up to $1,400 as the refundable Additional Child Tax Credit.

Increase in the Small Business Tax Credit

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), some small businesses may qualify for a small business tax credit.

Do You Qualify for These Tax Credits?

It’s not often that homeowners can take advantage of tax credits to defray the cost of installing solar equipment.

Are you eligible for this $6,242 tax credit?

When you file your taxes, the hope is often that you can get the most possible money back. And the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC, may be able to help. Some people don’t have to file a tax…

9 MUST READ Tax Preparation Tips

The tax filing deadline is right around the corner. Tax preparation mistakes may be costly. Whether you hire a professional tax service, use software, file online or via mail, these tips are designed to help you make the right decisions.