Wealth
House Republicans vote to strip IRS funding, following pledge to repeal nearly $80 billion approved by Congress
New U.S. Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks with reporters in Washington, Jan. 7, 2023. Jon Cherry | Reuters House Republicans on Monday night voted to slash funding for the IRS, following a pledge from newly-elected Speaker Kevin McCarthy to repeal the money approved by Congress last year. Passing along party lines, the […]
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Rolls-Royce sees history revenue in 2022, no slowdown in spending by the rich
Rolls-Royce offered a history selection of cars in 2022 as demand from customers for its $500,000 vehicles remained sturdy, despite economic downturn fears, according to CEO Torsten Muller-Otvos. “We haven’t seen any slowdown or downturn,” Muller-Otvos told CNBC. “We have not witnessed any damaging effect.” Rolls-Royce sent 6,021 cars and trucks last 12 months, up […]
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How to balance retirement and emergency savings in a shaky economy
Jamie Grill | Getty Images It’s not easy to prioritize financial goals, especially when choosing between two essentials in an unsteady economy: saving for retirement or building your emergency fund. While there are higher 401(k) contribution limits for 2023, you shouldn’t skip rainy day savings to max out your retirement plan, experts say. Indeed, more […]
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Mega Millions jackpot is $940 million: Here’s what to do if you come into a large sum of money
The odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot, which is now $940 million, is 1 in more than 300 million. While very few will experience that kind of windfall in their lifetime, the lottery isn’t the only chance to come into sudden wealth. Whether it’s an inheritance, sale of a property, bonus or even a […]
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Where to keep your cash amid high inflation and rising interest rates: It’s ‘a little tricky,’ says expert
dowell | Moment | Getty Images Investors have many options when saving for short-term goals, and those choices have become more complicated amid high inflation and rising interest rates. While there have been signs of slowing inflation, the Federal Reserve is expecting higher interest rates to continue. “It looks like this year might be a […]
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Here are some strategies that can help you dig out of holiday debt
While some Americans are still recovering from holiday festivities, many others may have lingering effects of spending regrets. Overall U.S. retail sales increased 7.6% year-over-year between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, according to the latest Mastercard SpendingPulse survey. For many consumers, the amount of debt they took on to pay for holiday purchases grew as well. […]
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Manhattan apartment sales plunge in fourth quarter as brokers fear a frozen market
Craig Warga | Bloomberg | Getty Images Manhattan apartment sales fell by 29% in the fourth quarter, sparking fears of a frozen market in which buyers and sellers stay on the sidelines due to economic and rate fears. There were 2,546 sales in the quarter, down from 3,560 last year, according to a report from […]
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The Mega Millions jackpot is $785 million. Taking the lump sum is ‘typically a big mistake,’ lottery lawyer says
This could be a very good year for one lucky winner of the fourth-largest jackpot in Mega Millions history. And yet, kicking off 2023 with $785 million could have a downside. “The curse of the lottery losers is very real,” said Andrew Stoltmann, a Chicago-based lawyer who has represented several recent lottery winners. One of […]
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These states are raising their minimum wages in 2023. Chart shows where workers can expect higher pay
Labor activists hold a rally in support of a national $15 minimum wage on May 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images News | Getty Images As the calendar turns to 2023, workers in more than half of all states have something to look forward to this year: a higher minimum wage. […]
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5 tax and investment changes that could boost your finances in 2023 amid economic uncertainty
1. Bigger contribution limits on retirement accounts If you’re eager to boost your retirement savings, there’s good news for 2023: higher contribution limits for your 401(k) and individual retirement account. In 2023, the employee deferral limit is $22,500, up from $20,500, and catch-up deposits for savers age 50 and older jump to $7,500, up from […]
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