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February 17 February 17     FOLLOW US      NEWS SPORTS LIFE MONEY TECH TRAVEL OPINION WEATHER USATODAY.COM   MONEY   Personal Finance   Americans don't know much about taxes — or that they might get them done for free     A new survey by NerdWallet and Harris Poll finds that Americans are failing at basic tax knowledge, and a significant number of taxpayers could be needlessly paying for tax software and services that they might be able to get for free.     Read Story     money           Court agrees to reconsider constitutionality of consumer agency's structure Ruling gives Dodd-Frank regulatory watchdog a months-long reprieve     money           Your cell phone bill could build credit cred Consumer watchdog eyes alternative data to boost opportunities for those lacking credit history     Personal Finance           Why America needs black-owned banks Black-owned banks in the U.S. were once a financial haven for African-Americans at a time when discrimination in the industry was common. Today, these banks function as engines for economic revitalization in often-distressed communities.   Advertisement   Personal Finance           Filing separately could give some couples a lower tax bill Sometimes, splitting up those tax returns might make sense financially.     Personal Finance           Ask Brianna: How do I evaluate a job offer? Before accepting, you have to assess the offer from all angles.     Personal Finance           Self-employed? Here's how to plan for retirement Here are some steps self-employed individuals can take to plan for their retirement.     nation-now           8 things you need to know when opening up a 401(k) Does opening up a 401(k) seem confusing and daunting? Here are some tips to help you out.     Personal Finance           Bad news: You may be overestimating your retirement plan's performance Are you counting on a higher return than your investments are designed to generate? If so, it could spell trouble for your retirement.     Personal Finance           If you make $100,000 or more, here are 3 tax breaks you don't want to miss Those who bring in six figures should look closely at these lucrative tax provisions.     The Day In Pictures Gallery A young Hindu devotee yawns during a chariot procession of Lord Jagannath in Jammu, India.     Popular Stories Fox host Shepard Smith slams president, Trump supporters call for his head Trump's pick to replace Flynn turns down offer Analysis: Trump's press conference was a spectacle for the ages   To forward this e-mail to a friend, click here You are currently subscribed to this newsletter with the address: biznewsweb@gmail.com. To UNSUBSCRIBE, please click here. Manage Subscriptions | Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108