Guides
Doing Your Taxes
From collecting your tax forms to avoiding scams, use this guide to file your taxes with ease.

Tax Prep Advice from the IRS
What to know and do before you fileMarch 17, 2025

8 Ways to Spot Free Credit Report Internet Scams
Identify and avoid free credit report scam websites with these internet security tips, fraud alerts, and—if needed—a credit freezeJune 13, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Your Free Credit Report
How credit inquiries affect your credit score, why credit history matters, how to detect identity theft, and moreJune 12, 2024

How Long to Keep Tax Returns
5 recordkeeping tips for tax season, including which tax documents to keep and how to safely store themMarch 15, 2024

6 Life Events to Share with Your Tax Preparer
Alerting your tax advisor and careful tax planning can optimize your tax returnMarch 13, 2024

Should I get a No Annual Fee Credit Card?
9 types of credit card fees and how to avoid themMarch 13, 2024

6 Common Tax Scams To Avoid This Tax Season
How to recognize a scam—tax scams, irs tax scams, and more common cons to guard againstMarch 6, 2024

How to Deduct Moving Expenses From Your Taxes
What items are eligible for deductionsMarch 1, 2023

A Guide To Doing Your Taxes
Where to start and what to doMarch 9, 2022

Tips For Doing Your Own Taxes
Setting yourself up for a painless processMarch 31, 2021

The Dirty Dozen Tax Scams You Need to Avoid
How to spot scammers and ways to protect yourself from themJanuary 27, 2021

Wise ways to spend your tax refund
Make smart investments in your financial futureJanuary 14, 2021