Wealth
Single workers, families, retirees: How much cash you need in an emergency fund at every career stage, according to advisors
Nirunya Juntoomma | Istock | Getty Images If you’re feeling unsteady amid stock market volatility, high inflation and rising interest rates, you may wonder how much cash you really need to have handy. But the right amount to have in your emergency fund depends on your family’s situation and needs, financial experts say. Still, with […]
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‘No one wants to be the state taxing student loan forgiveness.’ Here’s where borrowers may see a bill
dmphoto | E+ | Getty Images There’s good news if you’re eligible for student loan forgiveness: It won’t trigger a federal tax bill. And while some may still owe state taxes, it may be fewer borrowers than expected. It depends on whether and when states conform to federal tax laws, including the American Rescue Plan […]
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Google Flights just busted a common fantasy about preserving money on flights
There are several methods to conserve money on flights. But booking airfare on a certain working day of the 7 days isn’t 1 of them, in accordance to knowledge from Google Flights. Reserving mid-week — and specially Tuesdays all-around midnight — is typically cited as the best time to buy flights. But in the previous […]
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Despite recession fears, most 401(k) investors haven’t changed their portfolios. Here’s what advisors suggest
Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images Many investors worry a recession is coming amid rising interest rates, high inflation and stock market volatility. But the majority haven’t changed their portfolios, according to research from Fidelity Investments. Only 5% of 401(k) and 403(b) investors shifted asset allocations during the second quarter of 2022, the report […]
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Who wants to be a billionaire? 6 in 10 Americans strive to be mega-wealthy, report finds
Michael Bloomberg, (right) founder of Bloomberg LP, and Lloyd Blankfein, chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Group, at the 10,000 Small Businesses (1OKSB) Partnership Event in London on Dec. 14, 2016. Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mixed feelings about extreme wealth At the same time, most Americans have a love-hate relationship with extreme […]
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Education Department cancels $1.5 billion in student debt for 79,000 borrowers subjected to ‘false promises’ by Westwood College
Tero Vesalainen | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday announced it will cancel all remaining federal student debt for former students of the now-defunct for-profit Westwood College, delivering $1.5 billion in relief to 79,000 borrowers. The cancellation covers students who attended any location of Westwood College, including online programs, from […]
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Op-ed: September is historically the worst month of the year for stocks, but recent strength suggests the market could buck the trend
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images September has historically been the worst month for stocks. To that point, just two months have delivered an average negative return for stocks since 1945, according to market research firm CFRA: February and September, with the latter being the worst. The Stock Trader’s Almanac reports that, on average, September is […]
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Three people with travel ‘dream jobs’ explain how they scored them
From waiting tables to living in a basement apartment, three travel hosts tell CNBC about how they got to where they are. Here are their stories. Samantha Brown Job: Emmy-award winning TV host of “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love”Started in: Comedy “I went to Syracuse University for musical theater because I so desperately wanted to […]
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Do you make too much for student loan forgiveness? Here’s how to figure out whether you qualify
If you’re one of the millions of Americans with student loans, President Joe Biden’s forgiveness plan may be welcome relief. However, there are some key things to know about the income limits, experts say. Biden will cancel $10,000 for most borrowers or up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, limited to those making less than […]
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These 13 states may hit borrowers with up to $1,100 in state tax liability on forgiven student loans. How to know if your debt cancellation will trigger a bill
President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan will soon cancel debt for millions of Americans — and the relief is tax-free on federal returns. However, experts say the cancellation may still trigger a state tax bill. Most borrowers making less than $125,000 per year or $250,000 for married couples filing together will qualify for $10,000 […]
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