5 Smart Ways To Use Your 2016 Tax Return

Every spring, tax refunds total nearly $125 billion, about $3,000 per person.  If you’re one of the millions of Americans that will get a refund this year, you’re probably wondering what you should do with the money. Below are five smart ways to spend your 2016 tax return.  

Today’s Leading Causes of Personal Bankruptcy

America’s bankruptcy rates seem to be higher than ever. In fact, according to recent US bankruptcy court statistics, more than 1.5 million people file for personal bankruptcy every year. So what’s behind all of this debt, exactly? Here is a look at the five leading causes of personal bankruptcy in the US.