You know you need to start preparing now for a peaceful retirement, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start. If you're uncertain about your next steps, here are 6 things to start doing differently right now.
A donor-advised fund can help you maximize your charitable deductions for the year. But did you know it also comes with additional tax benefits? Read on to learn more.
With lockdown orders throughout most of 2020 and continuing into 2021, pet adoptions have soared. If you are also looking to adopt a furry friend, these 6 tips can help you save on adoption fees.
The S&P 500 went through some mild swings this week with technical and quarter-end rebalancing factors in effect, but it ultimately ended with a 1.6% gain. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (+1.4%) also closed higher, while the Nasdaq Composite (-0.6%) and Russell 2000 (-2.9%) lost ground.
The IRS has extended the tax filing season for a second time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what those who have yet to file their tax return need to know.
The S&P 500 (-0.8%), Dow Jones Industrial Average (-0.5%), and Russell 2000 (-2.8%) set intraday and closing record highs in the first half of the week, but they eventually ran into selling pressure as long-term interest rates continued to move higher. The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.8%, while the Russell 2000 diverged with a sharp 3% decline.
Congress has officially passed a $1.9 trillion stimulus package. Here's an overview for business owners, families and individuals impacted by COVID-19.
With Spring on the way, April brings us another reason to celebrate - it's Financial Literacy Month! Test your own financial knowledge by reviewing these 5 must-know money basics.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average set intraday record highs every day this week, ultimately rising 4.1% and closing at a record high. The Russell 2000 (+7.3%) and S&P 500 (+2.6%) set new highs for the first time in a month while the Nasdaq Composite (+3.1%) dug itself out of correction territory with a 3% gain.
On March 1, the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act was introduced. If passed, certain affluent families could see their tax obligation increase.
The S&P 500 increased 0.8% in this volatile trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average outperformed with a 1.8% gain, while the Nasdaq Composite (-2.1%) and Russell 2000 (-0.4%) continued to cool off from overheated conditions. Higher interest rates were blamed for the underperformance of the Nasdaq, which fell 2.1%.
As you ramp up your investing efforts, you'll need to understand the difference between active and passive investing. Find out which strategy may be right for you with this helpful guide.
Deciding to wait or claim Social Security benefits is a personal decision. Here are some important factors anyone nearing or in retirement should consider now.
When it comes to creating a personalized financial strategy, it is critical to understand what you might consider an acceptable risk level.
The year 2020 proved to be one of the most tumultuous in modern history, marked by a number of developments that were historically unprecedented. But the year also demonstrated the resilience of people, institutions, and financial markets.
If you’re not the type of person who feels comfortable betting your life savings on a long shot, the good news is that you don’t have to find the next big stock to win in the stock market. Concentrating your whole investment on one or two companies means the stakes are high enough to expose you to unnecessary risk.