Tag: personal finance
The $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit’s full value may be hard to get
Tomekbudujedomek | Moment | Getty ImagesThe historic climate legislation President Joe Biden signed in August offered a federal tax break — worth up t [...]
New car buyers are still paying over MSRP. Here’s how to pay less
A couple browses a car's sticker price.Don Mason | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesWith demand for new cars still outpacing supply at many dealerships, b [...]
Series I bond rate expected to fall to roughly 6.48% in November
Morsa Images | E+ | Getty ImagesFixed rate for I bonds will 'most likely be zero'I bond rates have two parts, a fixed rate, which remains the same aft [...]
The 2022 holiday shopping season has started
Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale may be over, but the discounts have only just begun."Black Friday is here," said Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst at [...]
Young, wealthy investors are turning to alternative investments
More advisors are using alternative investmentsAlternative investments typically fall into four categories: hedge funds, private equity, "real assets" [...]
What to look for in your credit report to lower borrowing costs
vitapix | E+ | Getty ImagesYour credit score can make or break your ability to open a credit card or buy a new car or home at attractive interest rate [...]
IRS delays rules for some inherited retirement accounts until 2023
Zinkevych | iStock | Getty ImagesIf you inherited a retirement account in 2020 or 2021, the IRS is waiving penalties for some heirs who needed to star [...]
Here’s how uber-rich pass wealth tax-free to heirs during down markets
Brand New Images | Stone | Getty ImagesA lousy stock market is often no reason for investors to cheer. But for the uber-rich, it may offer a route to [...]
Here’s how to pay 0% capital gains taxes with a six-figure income
Luminola | E+ | Getty ImagesIt's natural to fixate on portfolio losses, especially with the S&P 500 down more than 20% for the year.But you may st [...]
Mega Millions jackpot is $410 million. 3 key things to do if you win
Will Lester | Medianews Group | Getty ImagesThere's a chance that a Mega Millions player is going to wake up Saturday morning with a $410 million wind [...]
Why benefits open enrollment season may cost you more this year
sturti | E+ | Getty ImagesDon't be surprised if you spend more time this year picking health-care benefits during open enrollment season. Between risi [...]
CNBC’s FA 100 recognizes advisors who help people make smart money moves
Marko Geber | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesIn times of uncertainty — turbulent markets, high inflation, geopolitical turmoil — we often write about wha [...]
How to protect your finances from natural disasters like Hurricane Ian
Tap emergency resourcesReach out to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Disaster Assistance Improvement Program and the American Red Cross, as we [...]
Here’s how to pick the best charitable giving strategy
Catherine Mcqueen | Moment | Getty ImagesIt's easy to transfer cash when a charity pulls at your heartstrings. But other giving strategies may provide [...]
These are the best IRS options if you can’t pay your income taxes
Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty ImagesThe tax-extension deadline is approaching on Oct. 17, and a record 19 million Americans filed for more time to manage the [...]