Category: tax time

Five Smart Uses for Your Tax Refund

Nearly eight out of 10 U.S. tax filers will receive a federal tax refund this year.  As millions of Americans await reimbursement from Uncle Sam, here are five tips for making the most of their tax refund. Save for emergencies.  Open or add to a high-yield savings account that serves as an “emergency fund.” Ideally,

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Seven Tips to Avoid Fraud during Tax Season

The weeks leading up to April 15 – tax deadline day – are often vulnerable ones for consumers, as W-2s and tax returns containing their personal information circulate over the internet and through the mail. To help consumers do that, FTSB is offering the following tips: Don’t share your secrets. Don’t provide your Social Security

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