Financial feats that were once unheard of—from investing in cryptocurrency to instantly paying someone through an online payment system—have now become commonplace in many parts of the country. But these sophisticated tasks must be built on a foundation of financial literacy.
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Understanding the Earned Income Tax Credit
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit that can provide great benefit to families. According to the IRS, in 2019 alone, approximately 25 million workers and families received over $60 billion in EITC payments, with the average payment coming in at $2,476.
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If you're like many Americans, you may have a few dents and dings on your credit report. As of 2020, around one in five adults has either a "fair" or "poor" credit score, which can impact their ability to qualify for a loan, rent an apartment, or even get a new job.1 And if you've largely avoided debt as an adult, you may find you have a similar problem—a sparse or nonexistent credit history can reduce your score as well.[1]
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