For parents and students trying to manage college bills and student loan payments, the federal government offers education-related tax benefits. The requirements for each are different, so here's what you need to know.

American Opportunity credit

The American Opportunity credit (formerly t...

Each year changes occur in our country due to economics (both global and national), tax law revisions and the political environment. Every four years we read and hear about projected effects of an election on tax laws which can change the decision-making process of the tax preparer and the tax payer...

1. What is long-term care?

Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities. There are three levels of long-term care:

• Skilled care: Generally round-the-clock care that's given by professional health care providers such as nu...

According to the National Women's Business Council, there are approximately 10 million women-owned businesses.* Many of these businesses started small, begun by women seeking the exciting and potentially rewarding experience of "being their own boss" while doing something they enjoy. If yo...