5 home remodeling trends to watch for in 2021
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This Account Could Make It Easier to Start Investing
Need a push to begin investing? Here's a good option.
3 Hacks for Crushing Your Retirement Goals
Your retirement goals are within reach if you implement these three hacks.
Should You Invest in ARK ETFs Right Now?
These ETFs have experienced staggering returns. But are they right for you?
3 Shocking Social Security Stats That Spell Trouble for Retirees
You could be jeopardizing your benefits and not even know it.
This Investment Could Make You a Millionaire Retiree
Want to kick off your senior years with serious wealth? This one investment could be your ticket.
A Stock Market Crash May Be Close: 4 Must-Know Metrics That'll Make You a Smarter Investor
If you take these numbers to heart, you'll look like a genius when the next big move lower strikes.
Should You Get An Interest-Free Loan?
Have you ever seen those advertisements for loans with claims of “0% interest!” or “free financing!”? If that triggered your inner skeptic radar, it’s for good reason. Oftentimes, these claims aren’t exactly what they sound like at first glance. But if you know what to look for, you can still use these interest-free loans as […]
How My Travel Credit Card’s Benefit Saved Me Over $1,000
In 2020, I was looking forward to leaving Los Angeles for a socially distanced vacation in San Diego. I had stocked up on food, hand sanitizer, wipes and masks. To…
How to File a Complaint Against Your Bank
If you get wrongly charged a fee or fraud hits your account, you may feel frustrated and impatient with your bank. If you’re not being heard or treated fairly, it…
Lower-Income Households Still Cautious As Stimulus Spurs Retail Spending
In the past week, good news about the economy has abounded: Unemployment is down and retail sales are up. But Americans’ optimism about the economy and their purchasing power depends in large part on their income—and decreases the lower that income is. This week, as third stimulus payments continue to be delivered, 52% of Americans […]
Do I Have To Pay Taxes When I Inherit Money?
You have just received an inheritance. What do you do now? You could spend it on some extravagance, but you would be better off doing two things first: assessing the tax ramifications and thinking about some investment options.
"Death taxes" are somewhat misunderstood, as people can find the two types of death taxes confusing. Estate taxes apply to the front end of the wealth transfer process and are subtracted from the overall value of the estate. They only apply to huge estates and reduce the size of your inheritance upfront; you have no further tax obligation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) increased the estate tax lifetime exemption amounts to $11.58 million for single filers and $23.16 million for married couples filing jointly in tax year 2020.
Inheritance taxes, where they exist, apply to recipients. There are no federal inheritance tax...
3 Great Dividend Stocks Whose Payouts Could Double
If these companies stay on their current courses, they'll have plenty of room to make big boosts in their payouts to shareholders.
Want More Tax-Free Income When You Retire? It's Not Too Late to Contribute to a 2020 Roth IRA!
Make the most of your final days to contribute to a 2020 Roth IRA.
3 Vanguard Funds Perfect for Supplementing Social Security
Want steady investment income? These three Vanguard ETFs could be the perfect fit.
Already Collecting Social Security? 1 Move You Can Make to Raise Your Benefits
Even if you're already receiving benefits, you may have an opportunity to increase them.
