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Hackers may up their efforts to take advantage of last-minute filers.

Fraudsters are becoming more sophisticated in their efforts to steal personal information so that they can file phony tax returns and college lucrative refunds. (iStock)

Most of that paper can go with little worry. But a few documents are worth saving, for a time.

Their priorities may actually be in the right place.

At this point, you might be better off filing for an extension.

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Using your chip card at some stores and not at others? Here’s why.

If you feel you have to guess, you are not alone.

This is how much it will cost you to do your own taxes

You could save by doing your taxes, but before you decide it helps to get a sense of the cost.

We’re only one month into the tax filing season, and the IRS has already been attacked

Taxpayers are facing an uptick in identity theft as criminals ramp up efforts to steal data from the IRS and tax software companies.

Most older workers who successfully switched jobs laid the groundwork early.

Going through your financial papers once a year forces you engage with your information.

Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.

I often talk to people who have been audited by the IRS and are now suffering the financial consequences. They owe tens of thousands of dollars and are digging their way out one monthly payment at a time. So it was with great interest that I read a story by NerdWallet’s Liz Weston about how […]

It's not easy to find someone to trust with your money, but taking these steps can help protect you from fraud.

Survey finds 17 percent of those 65 or older have been victims of fraud or other crimes.

The investor’s best interests should come before those of the adviser. Wall Street wants to tell you otherwise.

Tool lets you pits 32 tasks against one another to focus on your biggest money priorities.

Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.

A good saying to live by: “Rich people stay rich by living like they're broke. Broke people stay broke by living like they're rich."

The IRS says about 1 million people have not yet collected their federal refund from 2012.

Landing a new job in your 50s could prove tricky — and derail your long-term financial plan.

SEC’s investor.gov website aims to combat investment fraud.

Post columnist Michelle Singletary offers her advice and answers your questions.

“Get it in writing, even if it is your twin brother,” says a woman who was in a similar situation.

Before you take the set-it-and-forget-it approach, make sure you understand your options and are making the most of your perks.

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