There’s still time to reduce your 2022 tax bill with these last-minute moves
‘Take lemons and make lemonade’ with tax-loss harvesting With the S&P 500 Index down nearly 20% for 2022 as of midday Dec. 19, it may...
Retirement planning
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Op-ed: Here are 5 questions to ask your financial advisor before the end of the year
Delpixart | Istock | Getty Images The end of the year is a time to give thanks and celebrate the holidays with our families. It’s...
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You may get a 1099-K for Venmo and PayPal payments. Here’s how to prepare — and shrink your tax bill
Charday Penn | E+ | Getty Images If you’ve accepted payments via apps such as Venmo or PayPal in 2022, you may receive Form 1099-K,...
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Amid inflation and market volatility, just 12% of adults — and 29% of millionaires — feel ‘wealthy’
Inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and fears of a recession have undermined financial confidence across the board, according to a new report by Edelman Financial Engines. Less...
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Taking required minimum distributions? How to reduce the sting of selling in a down market
The deadline is fast approaching for mandatory retirement plan withdrawals, which may force some retirees to sell assets in a down market. But experts say...
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It’s never too soon to save for retirement. Here are 3 ways Gen Z workers can start now
Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images If you’re just out of college, you may be wondering when the right time is to get started...
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‘You can control your tax-reporting destiny’. 4 key year-end tax moves
seksan Mongkhonkhamsao | Moment | Getty Images 1. Boost your 401(k) contributions If you haven’t maxed out your workplace 401(k), there may still be time...
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Massachusetts voters approve ‘millionaire tax.’ What it means for the wealthy
If you make more than $1 million a year in Massachusetts, you may soon be subject to a “millionaire tax” approved by voters this week...
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5 key personal finance issues this midterm election season — and what they mean for your wallet
As Americans head to the polls, several key personal finance issues are weighing on voters’ minds and wallets. This week, the Federal Reserve enacted its...
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Here’s what the inverted yield curve means for your portfolio
Catherine Yeulet | Getty Images What the inverted yield curve means Generally, longer-term bonds pay more than bonds with shorter maturities. Since longer-maturity bonds are...
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Demand for Series I bonds crashes TreasuryDirect ahead of key deadline to secure 9.62% rate
Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images Investors crashed the Treasury Department website for Series I bonds on Friday as they clamored to lock in a...
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Your last chance to secure 9.62% annual interest for Series I bonds is Oct. 28
Insta_photos | Istock | Getty Images If you’re eager to secure 9.62% annual interest for Series I bonds for six months, the deadline is quickly...