December 28, 2021

Your Money Decisions From U.S. News

Child Tax Credits, Dating Apps, Tax Audits and More

To wrap up 2021, we're taking a look back at our most loved personal finance writing. Catch up on Why Some Families Are Opting Out of the Child Tax Credit and 8 Best Free Dating Sites in 2021. Keep scrolling for more of our best content from the year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year! Read more >>

Emma Kerr, Personal Finance Editor at U.S. News

Goodbye, 2021

12 Best Websites to Make Money Online

You don't always have to spend money to make money. If you want to launch a side gig to generate regular part-time income, or if you're looking for some quick extra cash, there are websites that can help you do it. Consider these top resources to make money online. Read
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Red Flags That Could Trigger a Tax Audit

The IRS may choose to review a taxpayer's accounts and financial information to ensure all tax laws are being followed. Even though the IRS only audited 0.4% of individual income tax returns in 2019, many taxpayers live in fear of a letter from the IRS questioning items on their return. Read more >>

Children and Taxes: What to Know

If you ever wish you could get your kids to help out more around the house, at least they do their part when it comes to tax time. Which is fair. You give your kids shelter; the least they can do is act as a tax shelter. In other words, play your cards right, and your kids may help you reduce your tax bill. Read more >>

5 Insider Secrets to Booking Cheap Airfare

Last year, airline ticket prices fell to the lowest in recorded history – about $245 on average during the three-month period ending in September 2020 – but prices have since begun a return to pre-pandemic levels, experts say. Read more >>

8 Best Free Dating Sites in 2021

COVID-19 has made online dating sites even more indispensable for the single set. It has been hard for singles to meet potential significant others, since going out and being social is discouraged during the pandemic. But with an online dating website, you could try to get to know someone online through emails, texting and video chat. Read more >>

Where You Fall in the Economic Class System

Understanding where you fall in the American economic class system isn't as simple as pulling out a calculator or looking at a pay stub. Myriad forces shape individuals' economic class and their views on where they rank alongside other Americans. Read more >>

"Taxpayers worried about the possibility of facing an IRS audit may hesitate to claim all the tax breaks they are entitled to claim. When they do this, they are leaving their money on the table."

– Kathy Pickering, chief tax officer at H&R Block.

The Latest Coronavirus Updates

COVID-19's Economic Impact
Understand how the coronavirus pandemic will continue to affect your finances. Review the government's relief measures and what it means for workers and families, as well as other strategies for navigating the economic recovery.

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