How to set up direct deposit for your tax refund
Get your tax refund faster and more securely by setting up direct deposit. Learn how to avoid common mistakes.
5 min read
Mar 25, 2025
Erin Lowry
Expert Reviewer, Personal Finance
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Erin Lowry is the author of the four-part Broke Millennial series, including: Broke Millennial, Broke Millennial Takes On Investing, Broke Millennial Talks Money and Broke Millennial Workbook: Take Control and Get Your Financial Life Together. Erin’s been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and on GMA3, ABC News, CBS Sunday Morning, CNBC and The Rachael Ray Show. She has written for The New York Times, USA Today, and other major publications.
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Maine, help is available.
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Here’s how to create a family financial plan and what to watch out for.
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