Delmaine Donson | E+ | Getty ImagesWedding and engagement season is right around the corner and that means many couples will embark on a path toward marriage.One of the most important conversations newlyweds will need to have is figuring out how and who will pay the bills. The goal...
Eva-katalin | E+ | Getty ImagesIt is common folklore, a fairy tale of sorts, that middle-class Americans received perpetual relief in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.First, property taxes generate 32% of state and local income, and U.S. median single-family home property taxes have risen by more...
Simpleimages | Moment | Getty ImagesYou don't have to scroll far to find the #tradwives and #SAHGs (stay-at-home girlfriends) of social media who glamorize the extremes of domesticity, or the wives in Dubai who film their extravagant errands, such as picking up a Cartier bracelet and stopping for a...
Damircudic | E+ | Getty ImagesThe tax deadline is approaching and there's still time to score a deduction with a pretax individual retirement account contribution — if you qualify.For 2023, the IRA contribution limit was $6,500, plus an extra $1,000 for investors age 50 and older. That increased to...
Fatcamera | E+ | Getty ImagesWe've all been told that following a routine is important in many aspects of life — for physical fitness, good eating habits, solid work patterns and so on. But many experts are telling us that establishing a routine is also necessary for successful investing...
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden has floated plans to address the country's affordable housing issues, including new tax breaks for first-time homebuyers and "starter home" sellers. However, experts have mixed opinions on the proposals."I know the cost of housing is so important to you," Biden...
10'000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesIn an increasingly digital world, the specter of financial fraud looms large, especially for older adults. My experience with an 81-year-old client offers a stark illustration.While assisting "Emma" (not her real name) with email issues, I witnessed her vulnerability to scams firsthand. Despite...
Vivian Tu.Photo: Heidi GutmanBuilding wealth and saving for retirement can be more difficult for women facing challenges such as lower wages despite their increasing levels of education.An early-career mentor sparked a mindset shift for Vivian Tu, the founder of Your Rich BFF, who became a self-made millionaire by age...
Valentinrussanov | E+ | Getty ImagesThe IRS has unveiled final testing for Direct File, the agency's free tax filing program, with plans to fully open in 12 pilot states on March 12.Starting March 4, Direct File will expand final testing for eligible new users to begin federal returns, with...
An H&R Block tax preparation office is seen on Flatbush Avenue in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn in New York City on Feb. 6, 2024.Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesAfter cracking down on TurboTax maker Intuit, the Federal Trade Commission has filed an administrative...