Here are 3 money moves you should make at the start of the year, financial experts say
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images New year, new you? Probably not. One of the revelations that will likely come …
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Successfully applying for Social Security disability is difficult. Applying as a long Covid patient is even trickier
Residents drop off Covid-19 PCR tests at a testing site run by the Centers for Disease Control, Federal Emergency Management …
You may get extra time to spend unused 2022 funds in your flex spending account. What to know about the rules
Collectively, workers may have forfeited an estimated $1 billion in their health-care flexible spending accounts last year. Yet depending on …
Where to keep your cash amid high inflation and rising interest rates
dowell | Moment | Getty Images Investors have many options when saving for short-term goals, and those choices have become …
Don’t assume the interest on your savings account is keeping up with Federal Reserve rate hikes. Here’s why
Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty Images As the Federal Reserve continues to hike interest rates, you may assume you’re earning …
These states are raising their minimum wages in 2023. Chart shows where workers can expect higher pay
Labor activists hold a rally in support of a national $15 minimum wage on May 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C. …
5 tax and investment changes that could boost your finances in 2023 amid economic uncertainty
1. Bigger contribution limits on retirement accounts If you’re eager to boost your retirement savings, there’s good news for 2023: …
Building an emergency savings is a top financial resolution for 2023, survey finds. Here’s how to get started
Xavier Lorenzo | Moment | Getty Images When it comes to financial resolutions for 2023, there’s one goal at the …
What to know about the latest 1099-K tax reporting change for Venmo, PayPal
Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images If you’re worried about getting a tax form from payment apps like Venmo or …
Don’t let these 3 credit myths cost you money next year as interest rates rise
Credit scores play a key role in your financial life. Generally speaking, the higher your credit score, the better off you …
Emergency savings provisions in Secure 2.0 may help shore up short- and long-term financial security, experts say
Coming up with the cash to cover an unexpected emergency expense can be a challenge for many individuals and families. …
The best bang for your buck: These 10-year-old used cars cost less than $16,000 and could go for another 100,000 miles
When it comes to car buying, there may be fewer deals out there, but there is still plenty of value …
Here’s why salaries in the U.S. don’t keep up with inflation
Inflation in the United States hit a record high in June 2022. Consumer prices soared by 9.1% compared with a …
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 …
Despite economic uncertainty, it’s a ‘great moment’ for dollar-cost averaging, says Betterment CEO
Chris Ryan | Getty Images Investors are bracing for 2023 amid stock market volatility, rising interest rates and geopolitical risk …
Robinhood to pay a 1% ‘match’ on customer contributions to retail individual retirement accounts
Rafael Henrique | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Robinhood is bringing the concept of a 401(k)-style contribution match …
‘This is a crisis.’ Why more workers need access to retirement savings
Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh speaks during a news conference at the White House in Washington, April 2, 2021. Erin …
Tax ‘refunds may be smaller in 2023,’ warns IRS. Here’s why
If you’re expecting a tax refund in 2023, it may be smaller than this year’s payment, according to the IRS. …
‘It’s a work in progress.’ How Covid has changed the life insurance marketplace
Family and friends gather in San Felipe, Texas, for the Jan. 26, 2021, funeral of Gregory Blanks, 50, who died …
If you’re still missing your tax refund, you’ll soon receive 7% interest from the IRS — but it’s taxable
Bill Oxford | E+ | Getty Images If your tax refund is still in limbo, there’s good news: Your balance …