Andreswd | E+ | Getty ImagesThe great wealth transfer is underway — and families need to prepare, according to certified financial planner Stacy Francis, president and CEO of Francis Financial in New York City.An estimated $84 trillion of wealth will change hands by 2045, with the majority going to...
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 24, 2024. Brendan McDermid | ReutersWith the U.S. presidential election less than two weeks away, and voters decidedly split, some investors are understandably spooked."This is likely to cause a little bit of...
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty ImagesHealth savings accounts have become popular workplace perks with significant tax-advantaged investment opportunities — but many Americans have no idea how they work. About 26 million people had an HSA at the end of 2023, according to Devenir, a research and investment firm based...
About 19 million U.S. taxpayers requested an extension to file back in April, according to the IRS, giving them an extra six months to submit their 2023 federal income tax returns.For many of those taxpayers, the October 15 final deadline is fast approaching.Taxpayers in federally-declared disaster areas, which currently...
Voters wanting to cast an early vote line up outside the Elena Bozeman Government Center for a polling station to open in Arlington, Virginia, on September 20, 2024. - | Afp | Getty ImagesDecision-making around the November election isn't limited to who voters plan to choose at the ballot...
Dowell | Moment | Getty ImagesGetting a credit card can be a smart financial move for college students, offering a range of benefits and opportunities to build a solid credit history early on.According to student loan provider Sallie Mae, about 57% of students have a credit card. Student credit...
Mike Spiering holds Francesca Spiering as he stands in the flood water around his home after record rains fell in the area on April 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesThe cost of insuring your most expensive assets has skyrocketed. While overall inflation has slowed, insurance costs...
Steve Smith | Tetra Images | Getty ImagesHandling the estate of a deceased parent can be an emotional process for children already dealing with grief. Those emotions can become more complicated if the estate plan doesn't unfold as expected — say, if there is an uneven split of assets among...
Author Stephanie Dhue's difficult-to-repair microwave.Courtesy Stephanie DhueI bought a General Electric microwave oven in 2020 for $355. Recently, I noticed the interior light was out.I told my husband, since he's the one who takes care of repairs in our house. He took a look, only to learn that this...
Andreswd | E+ | Getty ImagesOpen enrollment season can be a whirlwind for anyone. Being in a relationship adds an extra layer of complexity, especially when your workplace enrollment windows don't align.Conflicting deadlines, varying benefits options and differing risk appetites make it challenging for couples to coordinate their choices.However,...