[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. …
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 »How to prepare for a 1099-K for online payments and reduce your taxes
[ad_1] Charday Penn | E+ | Getty Images If you’ve accepted payments via apps such as Venmo or PayPal in 2022, you may receive Form 1099-K, which reports income from third-party networks, in early 2023. But there’s still time to reduce your tax liability, according to financial experts. “There’s no …
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 »35% of millionaires say they won’t have enough to retire, report finds
[ad_1] A cool $1 million is not what it used to be. There are more millionaires in the U.S. and globally than ever before, with nearly 24.5 million millionaires nationwide as of 2022, according to the latest Global Wealth Report from the Credit Suisse Research Institute. Even so, having seven …
Read More »What to know before rebalancing your investment portfolio
[ad_1] After a volatile year for the stock and bond markets, it may be time to rebalance your portfolio by shifting assets back to match your original goals, according to experts. As of Nov. 28, the S&P 500 Index was down roughly 17% year-to-date, and the U.S. bond market has …
Read More »Lesser-known ways to reduce your 2022 tax bill or boost your refund
[ad_1] Charles Taylor | Getty Images 1. If your income is higher in 2022, defer your bonus into 2023 If you’ve had a strong year and expect lower earnings in 2023, you may try to defer a holiday bonus until the new year, experts say. “It’s always exciting to reap …
Read More »This is the best time to cash in those Series I bonds, experts say
[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 …
Read More »What the ‘millionaire tax’ in Massachusetts means for the wealthy
[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% …
Read More »What 5 key personal finance issues mean for you
[ad_1] As Americans head to the polls, several key personal finance issues are weighing on voters’ minds and wallets. This week, the Federal Reserve enacted its fourth consecutive 0.75 percentage point interest rate increase to fight inflation, triggering further stock market losses. Meanwhile, recession fears are growing, with 84% of …
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