[ad_1] Sdi Productions | E+ | Getty Images If you’re retired and skipped your 2022 tax payments, you can still avoid late penalties with an under-the-radar year-end strategy, experts say. Since taxes are due as you receive income, you must withhold levies from earnings or pay quarterly estimated tax payments. …
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[ad_1] When it comes to car buying, there may be fewer deals out there, but there is still plenty of value to be had. To that end, cost-conscious car shoppers are increasingly seeking out used vehicles in good condition. To be sure you get what you pay for, check for excess …
Read More »5 questions to ask your financial advisor before the end of the year
[ad_1] Delpixart | Istock | Getty Images The end of the year is a time to give thanks and celebrate the holidays with our families. It’s also an opportunity to reevaluate the previous 12 months and ask your financial advisor some very productive questions. 1. What’s your investment decision process? …
Read More »This 529 plan myth is making college more expensive for families
[ad_1] Kevin Dodge | The Image Bank | Getty Images SEATTLE — For many families, paying for college is a financial burden, and experts say education-funding myths may be adding to the student loan debt crisis. “There’s often this perception that somehow people are being penalized for saving for college,” …
Read More »Why salaries in the United States don’t keep up with inflation
[ad_1] Inflation in the United States hit a record high in June 2022. Consumer prices soared by 9.1% compared with a year prior — the largest annual increase since 1981. While wages are rising, they’re not keeping up with inflation. Wage growth has been consistent with an inflation rate of …
Read More »When to submit your tax return in 2023 to avoid missing forms
[ad_1] If you’re eager to file your 2022 tax return in January or early February, the IRS has a warning: You’ll need to wait for “key documents” before filing in 2023. In a release last week, the IRS urged “early filers” to watch for Form 1099-K, which reports income for …
Read More »5 money moves to make now to ensure financial success in the new year
[ad_1] Cn0ra | Istock | Getty Images The end of the year is an important time for making financial decisions that can have an impact in the year ahead — and for years to come. From your work to your savings and investments to spending and giving back, here are …
Read More »Here’s how to afford to buy your first home with a lower down payment
[ad_1] The Central Business District of Pittsburgh J. Altdorfer Photography | Getty Images After bidding wars during the pandemic, demand for home purchases has fallen amid higher mortgage interest rates. That dynamic has made some markets are more attractive for first-time home buyers for 2023, according to a Zillow report …
Read More »Amid inflation and market volatility, just 12% of adults feel wealthy
[ad_1] Inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and fears of a recession have undermined financial confidence across the board, according to a new report by Edelman Financial Engines. Less than one-quarter, or 23%, of more than 2,000 adults polled earlier this fall said they felt “very comfortable” about their finances. Fewer — just …
Read More »Gen Zers coming home for the holidays on mom and dad’s dime, study says
[ad_1] Travel demand has surged this year, although not everyone can afford the sky-high tab. Along with rising costs for hotels and rental cars, travelers can expect to pay up to 39% more for a round-trip flight around Christmas compared with last year, according to data from the travel booking app Hopper. …
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