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Financial literacy is a term for the ability to manage your money. It includes learning how to pay bills, borrow money, save responsibly, invest wisely and plan for retirement. Financial literacy is a learned skill, which is not taught in any school.

If you are interested in buying a new car or applying for a mortgage, your credit score could make a big difference in what you are able to borrow and the interest rate available to you. In order to secure the best terms, you will benefit from reading this simple guide to understanding credit scores.

With everything going on in life, it’s easy to forget about personal finance budgeting. But, even if you work 80 hours a week, many of today’s financial tools leave you with no excuse to avoid money management. In the time it takes to commute to the city, you could easily learn these five financial tricks for busy people.

The cost of college continues to increase. In fact, tuition at private four-year institutions has increased 129 percent in the last 20 years. In order to meet these rising expenses, every parent needs a college education savings strategy. Depending on your income level, there are different savings options you can choose from, such as a 529 College Plan or a Coverdell Education Savings Account.

More and more Americans are now working longer into their golden years. In fact, one in five have no retirement savings at all. Unfortunately, too many of these people never learned how to save for retirement.

Don’t make the same mistake. Learn these tips and tricks today.

If you were named the beneficiary of a relative’s will, you probably have a lot of questions about estate taxes. From deadlines to tax rates, these simple explanations will help you navigate a complex situation.

With tax day just weeks away, the IRS has issued a stern reminder that any income from virtual currency transactions must be reported on your tax return. The government views these types of transactions like any other exchange of property. Taxpayers who do not properly report digital currency transactions could face an audit and be held liable for penalties and interest.

Late last year, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to trigger economic growth with changes to the corporation tax. These adjustments to the Federal tax code have the potential to impact businesses of every size. If you own a company on Long Island, you will benefit from getting up to speed on these changes fast.

With the year winding down, it’s a terrific time to create new personal financial management resolutions. Whether your goal is to buy a new car or take a vacation abroad, the actions you take today can have a big impact on your financial future.

With jobs, kids and other responsibilities to balance, it’s more important than ever to plan and follow a family budget. Whether your goal is to reduce debt or buy a new car, the heads of your household will benefit from these tips for creating and tracking a joint budget.