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Congress is still considering changes to the retirement system, including catch-up contributions

Congress is still considering changes to the retirement system, including catch-up contributions

If lawmakers don't act before the end of the year, the legislative process for improving the retirement system would have to start again in a new Congress.

3 years ago
Here's why more than 7 million student loan borrowers could miss out on federal forgiveness program

Here's why more than 7 million student loan borrowers could miss out on federal forgiveness program

Consumer advocates say that requiring student loan borrowers to apply for forgiveness will lead to many people missing out on the relief.

3 years ago
Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2023 would be largest in 40 years. Here's what that means for benefits

Social Security's cost-of-living increase for 2023 would be largest in 40 years. Here's what that means for benefits

Social Security beneficiaries who are struggling with high prices may get welcome news when the cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 is announced.

3 years ago
Here's how uber-rich pass wealth to heirs tax-free when markets are down

Here's how uber-rich pass wealth to heirs tax-free when markets are down

Wealthy people, like Michael Bloomberg and Mark Zuckerberg, have used grantor-retained annuity trusts. The trusts have better odds of success in down markets.

3 years ago
IRS delays guidelines, waiving penalties for some inherited retirement accounts until 2023

IRS delays guidelines, waiving penalties for some inherited retirement accounts until 2023

If you inherited a retirement account in 2020 or 2021, the IRS is waiving penalties for some heirs who needed to start taking required minimum distributions.

3 years ago
'Life is getting more expensive by the day.' Amid Inflation, 32% of Americans are struggling to pay their bills

'Life is getting more expensive by the day.' Amid Inflation, 32% of Americans are struggling to pay their bills

The rising cost of living is weighing on consumers, causing more to fall behind on their monthly bills.

3 years ago
Medicare's annual fall enrollment period starts Oct. 15. Here's what you need to know

Medicare's annual fall enrollment period starts Oct. 15. Here's what you need to know

The annual window for making changes to your Advantage Plan or prescription drug coverage starts Oct. 15, with choices taking effect Jan. 1.

3 years ago
Here's how to pay 0% capital gains taxes with a six-figure income

Here's how to pay 0% capital gains taxes with a six-figure income

You may qualify for the 0% long-term capital gains rate with a six-figure income. Here's how to calculate your taxable income to harvest tax-free gains.

3 years ago
Top Wall Street analysts pick these stocks as the market grows increasingly uncertain

Top Wall Street analysts pick these stocks as the market grows increasingly uncertain

TipRanks analyst ranking service pinpoints Wall Street's best-performing stocks, including Apple & Amazon.

3 years ago
Activist ESG investing  — the Goldilocks of responsible investing

Activist ESG investing — the Goldilocks of responsible investing

There is a disconnect between ESG as a philosophy and as an investment product. Activist investors are poised to push for meaningful change that can add value.

3 years ago
There's new optimism the $300 monthly child tax credit checks can be renewed — but the relief may look different

There's new optimism the $300 monthly child tax credit checks can be renewed — but the relief may look different

There's new hope the monthly child tax credit payments of up to $300 per month can be renewed. Here's how those checks may be different.

3 years ago
Biden's student loan forgiveness application will go live any day now. Here's how to prepare

Biden's student loan forgiveness application will go live any day now. Here's how to prepare

The U.S. Department of Education has said the application for student loan forgiveness will be live in early October, suggesting it could be ready any day now.

3 years ago
Long-term unemployment dips by another 70,000 people. Here's what that means for job seekers

Long-term unemployment dips by another 70,000 people. Here's what that means for job seekers

The ranks of people who are unemployed for at least six months continues to decline in a strong labor market for job seekers.

3 years ago
As California stimulus checks of up to $1,050 start to go out, here's what you need to know

As California stimulus checks of up to $1,050 start to go out, here's what you need to know

As many as 23 million Californians will benefit from a record-high state surplus when they receive direct payments starting this month.

3 years ago
These are the 10 states where renters are most behind on payments — and high-cost California didn't make the list

These are the 10 states where renters are most behind on payments — and high-cost California didn't make the list

Some 15% of American households, around 6 million, are behind on rent this fall, according to a new report. Here's where renters are struggling the most.

3 years ago