Financial Advisors
It’s been a volatile year for the market: These are the key things to know before rebalancing your portfolio
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 dropped by around 13%, leaving many […]
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3 lesser-known ways to trim your 2022 tax bill or boost your refund before year-end
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 the rewards of hard work by […]
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Massachusetts voters approve ‘millionaire tax.’ What it means for the wealthy
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% flat income tax, aiming to fund […]
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Here’s what the inverted yield curve means for your portfolio
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 yield curve slopes upwards,” he said. […]
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The panic of missing out can be a killer for investors. Here’s how top rated-rated monetary advisors retain it at bay
FA 100 The dread of lacking out can be a killer for buyers. This is how best-ranked financial advisors keep it at bay Printed Sunshine, Oct 30 20229:30 AM EDT Greg Iacurci Watch Are living Source
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Demand for Series I bonds crashes TreasuryDirect ahead of key deadline to secure 9.62% rate
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 and bond markets this year. They […]
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Your last chance to secure 9.62% annual interest for Series I bonds is Oct. 28
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. The rate is expected to drop […]
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There’s still time for big savers to use ‘after-tax contributions’ to funnel more into 401(k) plans for 2022
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 is $61,000 per worker, including matches, […]
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Here’s how much you can earn and still pay 0% capital gains taxes in 2023
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 more. The agency also bumped up […]
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IRS bumps up estate-tax exclusion to $12.92 million for 2023. Here’s what that means for wealthy Americans
Bernd Vogel | Getty Images Ultra-wealthy Americans can soon protect more assets from federal estate taxes, the IRS announced this week. Starting in 2023, individuals can transfer up to $12.92 million to heirs, during life or at death, without triggering a federal estate-tax bill, up from $12.06 million in 2022. Since married couples may share […]
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