What to know at tax time

What to know at tax time

Rhetoric & Writing Studies Major, Adamary Garcia studies inside of the Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas at Austin on February 22, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell  | Getty Images... Read more »
This ETF provider launches a new way to play Tesla

This ETF provider launches a new way to play Tesla

An exchange-traded fund provider is helping investors make more bets on Wall Street’s most profitable momentum trades. GraniteShares, which debuted its first installment of single-stock ETFs in 2022, now manages 20 of... Read more »
2025 tax season starts Jan. 27. Here’s how to file for free

2025 tax season starts Jan. 27. Here’s how to file for free

Pra-chid | Istock | Getty Images Expanded free filing options for 2025 For the 2025 season, Direct File, the IRS’ free tax filing program, will be open to eligible taxpayers in 25 states. That’s... Read more »
Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled: AARP

Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled: AARP

Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images List prices for the top 25 prescription drugs covered by Medicare Part D have nearly doubled, on average, since they were first brought to market,... Read more »
New Social Security increases may prompt higher tax bills, Medicare premiums

New Social Security increases may prompt higher tax bills, Medicare premiums

Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images Nearly 3 million individuals are poised to see their Social Security benefits increase, thanks to new changes signed into law by President Joe Biden this... Read more »
Why your paycheck is slightly bigger

Why your paycheck is slightly bigger

Simpleimages | Moment | Getty Images Why your take-home pay could be higher If you’re starting 2025 with wages similar to your 2024 wages, your take-home pay — or compensation after taxes... Read more »
This 401(k) feature allows big savers to get their full employer match

This 401(k) feature allows big savers to get their full employer match

Gipi23 | E+ | Getty Images A penalty ‘for maxing out too early’ Lump-sum investing, or putting larger amounts of money to work sooner, maximizes time in the market, which can increase... Read more »
Biden signs Social Security bill to increase benefits for millions of public workers

Biden signs Social Security bill to increase benefits for millions of public workers

 U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he participates in a bill signing ceremony for the “Social Security Fairness Act” in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, U.S. on Jan.... Read more »
Here are the changes to expect

Here are the changes to expect

Djelics | E+ | Getty Images Retirees can expect to see some big changes in 2025 when it comes to their Social Security and Medicare benefits. President Joe Biden is expected to... Read more »
Here’s the 401(k) plan contribution limit for 2025

Here’s the 401(k) plan contribution limit for 2025

Marco Vdm | E+ | Getty Images If you’re ready to focus on retirement in 2025, early January could be the perfect time to boost your 401(k) plan contributions, financial experts say. ... Read more »
How to rebalance your portfolio after lofty stock returns in 2024

How to rebalance your portfolio after lofty stock returns in 2024

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Stocks soared in 2024. Congratulations! After taking a victory lap, it may be time to adjust your portfolio — because those heady returns likely threw your... Read more »
Musk, Ramaswamy call remote work ‘Covid-era privilege.’ Some economists disagree

Musk, Ramaswamy call remote work ‘Covid-era privilege.’ Some economists disagree

From left, Elon Musk, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy arrive for a meeting on Capitol Hill on Dec. 5, 2024. Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images When Elon Musk and Vivek... Read more »
Why consumers overspend during the holidays — and what to do about it

Why consumers overspend during the holidays — and what to do about it

Betsie Van Der Meer | Digitalvision | Getty Images The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on the past year, and spend time with family and friends. However, if... Read more »
Here’s how retirees can get the biggest tax break for charitable gifts

Here’s how retirees can get the biggest tax break for charitable gifts

Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images If you’re retired and planning a year-end donation to charity, there’s a key move to maximize your tax break, financial experts say.   Qualified charitable distributions,... Read more »
56% of Americans say their parents never discussed money with them.

56% of Americans say their parents never discussed money with them.

10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images As families gather for Thanksgiving this year, money is one topic that likely won’t be discussed. Yet experts say it’s a perfect time to start... Read more »
Here are steps renters can take toward building wealth

Here are steps renters can take toward building wealth

Blackcat | E+ | Getty Images It’s no secret that homeowners often have a higher net worth than renters. But while renters face unique affordability challenges, there are still steps they can... Read more »
59% of Americans say this a top sign of success — it’s not wealth

59% of Americans say this a top sign of success — it’s not wealth

Pt Stock | Moment | Getty Images When Americans measure success, they’re not often thinking about their net worth or account balances. About 59% of polled Americans say that happiness — specifically,... Read more »
Millennials will spend big this holiday season, TransUnion finds

Millennials will spend big this holiday season, TransUnion finds

Parents tend to splurge on their children during the holidays. This year, 63% of millennials, many of whom now have school-age children of their own, said they plan to spend the same... Read more »
These key 401(k) changes are coming in 2025. What savers need to know

These key 401(k) changes are coming in 2025. What savers need to know

Images By Tang Ming Tung | Digitalvision | Getty Images As some Americans struggle to save for retirement, key 401(k) plan changes could soon make preparing easier for certain workers, experts say. ... Read more »