Use these phrases only when you are assured that you are 100% correct: “I’m afraid you’re mistaken.” : Less polite and stronger. “I don’t think you’re rig...

Ensuring a Smooth Process Government-issued identification. Almost every bank requires you to present a valid government-issued photo ID when opening a ch...

To report your HSA contributions on your tax return, you will need a copy of your W-2 for the total pretax contributions made by you through payroll or by...

Consider incorporating or forming an LLC between December 17 and December 31. California’s 15-day rule allows you to incorporate or form an LLC during the...

The benefits are limited to 26 weeks during a 52-week period. The amount is based on 50 percent of your average gross wages during the eight weeks prior t...

While you can’t file a joint federal income tax return with your domestic partner, regardless of whether he is disabled, you might be able to claim him as...

10 questions to ask financial advisors Are you a fiduciary? How do you get paid? What are my all-in costs? What are your qualifications? How will our rela...

As implemented in the CARES Act, non-itemizers may deduct up to $300 of qualified charitable contributions in computing their 2021 adjusted gross income (...

Comerica Bank Card. The Direct Express® Debit Mastercard® Card or its card number issued by Comerica Bank that is used to access funds in your Card Accoun...

Allowable Contributions If you are age 50 or older, you can contribute up to $6,000. These amounts will increase by $500 in 2013. A spouse can also contri...