Personal saving
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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IRS: Here are the new income tax brackets for 2023
Andersen Ross | Blend Images | Getty Images Amid soaring inflation, the IRS this week announced higher federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2023. The agency has boosted the income thresholds for each bracket, applying to tax year 2023 for returns filed in 2024. These brackets show how much you’ll owe for federal […]
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How to get the ‘best of both worlds’ for Series I bond interest rates before November
RyanJLane | E+ | Getty Images After a difficult year for the stock market, investors have poured money into Series I bonds, a nearly risk-free and inflation-protected asset that’s paying a record 9.62% annual interest through October. With the rate expected to drop to roughly 6.48% in November, there’s a brief window to secure higher […]
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New cars are still selling for over MSRP. Here’s how to avoid sticker shock
A couple browses a car’s sticker price. Don Mason | The Image Bank | Getty Images With demand for new cars still outpacing supply at many dealerships, buyers may be asking themselves if they need to pay over the average manufacturer’s suggested retail price, or the sticker price, to get the car that they want. […]
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Series I bond interest expected to fall to roughly 6.48% in November. But that’s still a ‘really good rate,’ experts say
Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images Fixed rate for I bonds will ‘most likely be zero’ I bond rates have two parts, a fixed rate, which remains the same after purchase, and a variable rate, which changes every six months based on inflation. The variable part is the percentage change in inflation over the […]
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‘Black Friday is here’: Holiday sales are already on, with record-breaking deals
Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale may be over, but the discounts have only just begun. “Black Friday is here,” said Julie Ramhold, a consumer analyst at DealNews.com, noting that sales that traditionally rolled out on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day are starting earlier this year. In addition to Amazon, big-name retailers like Target, Walmart and […]
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Social Safety price tag-of-dwelling adjustment will be 8.7% in 2023, best increase in 40 many years
Azmanjaka | E+ | Getty Illustrations or photos Amid document large inflation, Social Stability beneficiaries will get an 8.7% boost to their benefits in 2023, the optimum maximize in 40 many years. The Social Security Administration declared the alter on Thursday. It will result in a profit raise of more than $140 extra for every […]
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Inflation lower in fifty percent: Moody’s Analytics’ Mark Zandi sees significant aid within six months
Fast Dollars Inflation slice in half: Moody’s Analytics’ Mark Zandi sees major relief in just six months Published Wed, Oct 12 20227:01 PM EDTCurrent 2 Min In the past Stephanie Landsman@stephlandsman Check out Live Source
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Young, wealthy investors are flocking to alternative investments, study shows. What to know before adding to your portfolio
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 to alternative investments, as planners seek […]
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Free weekly credit reports are available through the end of 2023. Why you may want to check yours now
vitapix | E+ | Getty Images Your credit score can make or break your ability to open a credit card or buy a new car or home at attractive interest rates. To boost your score, you need to know where you need to improve. Keeping tabs on your credit report — which outlines your debts, […]
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