Personal saving
The IRS has issued nearly 8 million tax refunds. Here’s the average payment
Bill Oxford | E+ | Getty Images The tax season is underway, and the IRS has issued nearly 8 million refunds worth about $15.7 billion as of Feb. 3, the agency reported. The average refund amount was $1,963, down from last year’s payment of $2,201 at the same point in the filing season. Of course, […]
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Most couples are ‘financially incompatible,’ survey finds. Having a money talk could help — no matter how long you’ve been together
Talking about money with your romantic partner or spouse can be tough — especially when you don’t understand or know much about how they think about money. A new survey finds that 64% of couples admit to being “financially incompatible” with their partners, with different philosophies about spending, saving, and investing their money. Unfortunately, this […]
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House lawmakers relaunch the SALT caucus. Here’s what to know about the $10,000 deduction limit for state and local taxes
Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., speaks at a news conference announcing the state and local taxes caucus outside the Capitol on April 15, 2021. Sarah Silbiger | Bloomberg | Getty Images A group of bipartisan House representatives relaunched the SALT caucus last week, calling for relief from the $10,000 limit on the federal deduction for state […]
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Pre-tax vs. Roth 401(k): Deciding which to use for retirement is trickier than you think
Prathanchorruangsak | Istock | Getty Images Whether you’re starting a new job or updating retirement savings goals, you may need to choose between pre-tax or Roth 401(k) contributions — and the choice may be more complex than you think. While pre-tax 401(k) deposits offer an upfront tax break, the funds grow tax-deferred, meaning you’ll owe […]
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IRS: Residents of more than a dozen states do not need to report ‘special payments’ for welfare, disaster relief on their federal return
The IRS on Friday issued federal tax guidance for millions of Americans who received state rebates or payments in 2022. The announcement came about a week after the agency had urged those taxpayers to hold off on filing while it determined if the funds are taxable on federal returns. “The IRS has determined that in […]
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TV prices sink ahead of the Super Bowl — here are the best deals
Nearly 200 million people will watch the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Feb. 12, which might be a good motivation to buy a brand-new television. While you might not see as many deals now as there are on Black Friday, prices, in general, have been steadily falling, […]
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Biden to revisit ‘billionaire minimum tax’ in State of the Union address
President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address on March 1, 2022. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images President Joe Biden will again call for a “billionaire minimum tax” during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. While details haven’t been released, Biden previously proposed a billionaire minimum tax in his 2023 federal […]
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When it makes sense to buy extra paper Series I bonds with your tax refund, according to experts
Jetcityimage | Istock | Getty Images If you’re trying to max out the yearly purchase limit for Series I bonds, your tax refund offers an opportunity to buy even more. However, you should consider your goals and weigh alternatives first, experts say. An inflation-protected and nearly risk-free investment, I bonds are currently paying 6.89% annual […]
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35% of millionaires say retirement is ‘going to take a miracle,’ report finds
Why $1 million may not feel like enough The 4% rule is a popular guideline for retirees to determine how much money they can live on each year without fear of running out later. It suggests that retirees can safely withdraw 4% of their investments (adjusted for inflation) each year in retirement. “A million may seem […]
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Amid food inflation, more shoppers turn to dollar stores for groceries
A man looks at frozen foods for sale at a Dollar Store in Alhambra, California on August 23, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images Among all rising costs, sky-high grocery bills have been especially painful. Although the consumer price index, an inflation gauge that measures the cost of a broad basket of goods […]
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