How to File Taxes for the First Time
Let’s face it: Filing taxes is confusing. It’s intimidating. It’s slightly less painful than stepping on a Lego brick. And it’s one of...
How to Get Uncollectible Status With the IRS
You may owe the IRS money once you file your taxes for the year. It’s a common predicament for taxpayers, and the IRS...
The State of Personal Finance 2022 Annual Report
From pandemic disruptions to stimulus checks and soaring inflation to job changes, Americans faced plenty of highs and lows that impacted their personal...
How Do Student Loans Work?
So you want to go to college (or maybe continue on to grad school). But you feel like the only way to make...
Sparking Equity: Facing the Crisis of College Affordability
The Sparking Equity Podcast chats with TICAS’s Dr. Jhenai Chandler and Aneesh Sohoni of One Million Degrees in Chicago, about an exciting approach...
Credit Builder Loans That Give You Money Upfront
Credit builder loans can help with establishing or re-establishing credit history, but they don’t work like traditional loans. Instead of getting the money...
27 Ways to Make Extra Money From Home
There’s never been a better time to make a little extra cash—especially from the comfort of your home. We’ve all heard stories about...
TICAS Celebrates Latest Biden-Harris Administration Regulations to Strengthen Institutional Quality and Accountability
Statement of Sameer Gadkaree “The Biden-Harris Administration has taken another significant step toward protecting students with today’s announcement of new regulations. These regulations...
T.J. Maxx Credit Card Review
2 card options: TJX Rewards Card and TJX Rewards Platinum Mastercard High APR can quickly negate rewards if you carry a balance Earn...
30 Questions to Ask an Interviewer
This is an exciting moment. You’ve been invited to interview for a job and take your career one step further. It’s normal to...
