Tax season kicks off this week, and with it comes a handful of changes you’ll want to know about before filing your 2024 taxes. From adjustments to standard deductions and tax brackets to updated rules on credits, contributions, and thresholds, staying informed may help you maximize your refund or reduce what you owe. Read on… Continue reading 8 Things to Know Before Filing 2024 Taxes
America, it may be time to hit pause on spending. Even if just for a little while. The statistics from Clever speak volumes: Nearly three-quarters of Americans (71%) have regrets about their spending, and a majority of Americans (55%) say they spend recklessly. 78% of Americans make purchases they immediately regret. 38% of Americans say… Continue reading Why It Might Be Time for a Spending Break
In today’s dynamic job market, it’s not uncommon for people to change jobs several times throughout their careers. With each job transition comes a new set of considerations, especially when it comes to your 401(k). So, what do you do with your 401(k) when you change jobs? If you have been taking advantage of your… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider with Your 401(k) When You Change Jobs
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s important to make the most of the last 90 days if you want to reach your financial goals. Take a look at these 12 Q4 finance tips that may help you boost savings and finish strong. #1 Assess Your Goal Keeping Take some time to assess your… Continue reading Finance tips you should not ignore
With the holidays right around the corner and the end of the year fast approaching, the last thing you want to do is blow your budget on fall activities. Between fall sports, Halloween, and fall travel, the costs add up…and it’s too easy to overspend. If you aren’t careful, you might miss out on your… Continue reading 16 Budget-Friendly Fall Activities for Families
In the ever-evolving landscape of data security, the recent and alarming cyber crisis has left millions of Americans reeling. This particular data breach included PII (personal identifiable information), including Social Security numbers of almost 3 billion people. In response to this data breach, New York Rep. Ritchie Torres said: “When it comes to cyberspace, there… Continue reading National Public Data Breach: What You Need to Know
Early 401(k) withdrawals are soaring. According to the Vanguard Group, “A record-breaking number of Americans are making emergency withdrawals from their 401(k) retirement plans in order to cover a financial hardship amid the ongoing inflation crisis.”¹ Approximately 3.6% of workers participating in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans made early 401(k) withdrawals in 2023, higher than the 2.8%… Continue reading Why Early 401(k) Withdrawals May Derail Your Retirement
It is natural for a parent to want to help their children financially, but helping kids financially isn’t always the best decision. You may end up hurting them more than helping them – especially if you dip into your retirement savings. While it is understandable to want to help, the amount of financial help adult… Continue reading Help Yourself First Before Helping Kids Financially
Despite a brief 6% correction in the latter part of the first quarter, the stock market has shown resilience and growth in the first half of 2024. Keep reading for factors contributing to this and what you need to know. Federal Reserve’s Stance on Interest Rates The market’s performance has been driven by the anticipation… Continue reading What Investors Need to Know for the Second Half of 2024
In mid-2024, Americans are still facing high inflation and high interest rates. And they are saving less and spending less. According to data from the Commerce Department, “The personal saving rate, the share of income that Americans are squirreling away, was 3.8% in January, well below the recent peak of 5.3% last May and the… Continue reading Third Quarter Finance Tips to Turn Things Around
