Investments

Standard Deduction vs. Itemized: Which Is Best For Taxes?

Both the standard deduction and itemized deductions reduce the amount of tax you pay in a given year. So which is better? Should...

Life Insurance And FAFSA Rules Explained

Key PointsThe FAFSA does not count the cash value of a life insurance policy as an asset.A life insurance payout may count as...

Student Loans And Furloughs: What to Do Now

Key PointsThe White House is signaling that not all furloughed workers may receive back pay, creating new financial risks during the shutdown.Until workers...

The Crash Bros are Wrong (Again!)

Dave:The buyer’s market is here, deals are getting better, but there is risk in the market too. So the key is to understand...