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[ad_1] MStudioImages | E+ | Getty Images If you’re one of the masses of new Series I bond owners, there are a few things to weigh before cashing in your assets, experts say.   Investors purchased nearly $7 billion in I bonds in October, according to the U.S. Department of the …

[ad_1] If you make more than $1 million a year in Massachusetts, you may soon be subject to a “millionaire tax” approved by voters this week through a ballot initiative. The new law creates a 4% tax on annual income above $1 million, on top of the state’s current 5% …

[ad_1] Catherine Yeulet | Getty Images What the inverted yield curve means Generally, longer-term bonds pay more than bonds with shorter maturities. Since longer-maturity bonds are more vulnerable to price changes, investors expect a “premium,” explained Preston Caldwell, head of U.S. economics for Morningstar Research Services. “In normal times, the …

[ad_1] C.j. Burton | The Image Bank | Getty Images What happens if a loved one dies without a will? Millions of us are bound to find out, as two-thirds of American adults have no will, according to a recent Caring.com study. If a person dies without a will, or …

[ad_1] Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images Investors crashed the Treasury Department website for Series I bonds on Friday as they clamored to lock in a record-high interest rate before a key deadline. I bonds have proven to be a bright spot for investors amid declines in the broad stock …

[ad_1] Insta_photos | Istock | Getty Images If you’re eager to secure 9.62% annual interest for Series I bonds for six months, the deadline is quickly approaching. You must purchase I bonds and receive your confirmation email by Oct. 28 to lock in the record 9.62% rate, according to TreasuryDirect. …

[ad_1] If you’ve already maxed out 401(k) plan contributions for 2022 and you’re eager to save more for retirement, some plans have an under-the-radar option, experts say. For 2022, you can defer $20,500 into a 401(k), plus an extra $6,500 for investors 50 and older. But the total plan limit …

[ad_1] If you’re planning to sell investments or rebalance your taxable portfolio, you may be less likely to trigger a tax bill in 2023, experts say. This week, the IRS released dozens of inflation adjustments for 2023, including higher income tax brackets, increased standard deductions, bigger estate tax exclusions and …

[ad_1] More advisors are using alternative investments Alternative investments typically fall into four categories: hedge funds, private equity, “real assets” like real estate or commodities and pre-packaged investments known as “structured products.” Amid double-digit losses in the stock and bond markets this year, there’s been an uptick in advisors turning …

[ad_1] Luminola | E+ | Getty Images It’s natural to fixate on portfolio losses, especially with the S&P 500 down more than 20% for the year. But you may still have gains after years of growth, and the profits could qualify for a 0% tax rate, depending on your earnings. …