Many high school and college schools aren’t teaching their students about taxes, so it’s important to pay attention to any new tax information. With many people already receiving federal tax return refunds, understanding how income tax returns work is crucial.

No matter the situation, it is good to have some money on hand. Sinking funds and an emergency fund are good strategies to make sure that happens. Find out the difference between the two.

If you fail to make payments, creditors will attempt to recoup the funds owed. If approved, creditors can freeze your bank account and withdraw funds directly. With a bank account levy in place, your options are limited.

If you're tired of holiday debt, it is time to start using strategies to avoid it. One of the most powerful strategies to avoid holiday debt is the sinking fund. Learn more here.

Jala Eaton, Esq., Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA), is the Founder and CEO of On My Own Financial, LLC and J. Eaton Law PC. Learn more about Jala Eaton, her company On My Own Financial, and her advice to other women entrepreneurs.

Buy Nothing Day is an international day of anti-shopping and anti-consumerism. What exactly does that mean, and should you participate? Read this CapWay article to find out!

Atiya Brown is the Founder and CEO of The Savvy Accountant, which helps small businesses solve complex tax issues and save money on their taxes. She joins Culture Meets Money to share her best tax tips that every successful entrepreneur should know.

There are pros and cons to both debit and credit cards. It’s important to understand how to use both cards so that you can have great financial health.

Credit cards, debit cards and prepaid debit cards can all be used to make purchases.  The best best choice for you depends on your spending goals and what you want to get out of the card.

The idea of having children can be sweet when you think about all the special moments like the cuddles, hugs, and kisses. But the reality of having children is that they are a huge responsibility, especially regarding your finances, as a recent estimate says caring for a child costs $300,000.

If you own a credit card, it’s important to know how it works, and one of the perks of having a credit card is consumer protection. For example, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company if you have a billing error or fraudulent charge.