Fund Your IRA, Cut Your Taxes
Fund Your IRA, Cut Your Taxes
There’s still time to make a 2020 IRA contribution and lower your tax bill.
Secrets to Setting and Keeping Financial Goals for the New Year
Secrets to Setting and Keeping Financial Goals for the New Year
If you’ve ever broken a New Year’s resolution (and who hasn’t?), don’t worry. You really can reach your goal this time. You just need to set yourself …
Need Yield? Try These 5 Best BDCs for 2021
Need Yield? Try These 5 Best BDCs for 2021
Business development companies (BDCs) are a small but high-yielding industry that effectively acts as private equity for the common man.
22 IRS Audit Red Flags
22 IRS Audit Red Flags
There's no sure way to avoid an IRS audit of your tax return, but these red flags could increase your chances of drawing unwanted attention from the I…
Financial Planning We Can Afford
Financial Planning We Can Afford
You don't have to be a wealthy baby boomer to hire a financial adviser.
STIMULUS
Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
Do Stimulus Checks Increase the Tax on Social Security Benefits?
Do Stimulus Checks Increase the Tax on Social Security Benefits?
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How a Third Stimulus Check Could Differ From Your First and Second Payments
How a Third Stimulus Check Could Differ From Your First and Second Payments
There's going to be a big push for a third round of stimulus payments. But the amount and eligibility rules for your third stimulus check could be dif…
January 12, 2021
Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
Where's My Stimulus Check? Use the IRS's "Get My Payment" Portal to Get an Answer
The IRS updated its popular online tool so that you can track the status of your second stimulus check.
January 9, 2021
When Could We Get a Third Stimulus Check?
When Could We Get a Third Stimulus Check?
It's clear that President-elect Joe Biden and others in Congress are going to push for a third-round of stimulus checks, but it might be a while befor…
January 11, 2021
Third Stimulus Check Update: Biden Calls for $1,400 Payments as Part of $1.9 Trillion Relief Package
Third Stimulus Check Update: Biden Calls for $1,400 Payments as Part of $1.9 Trillion Relief Package
Under Biden's plan for a third stimulus check, the $600 second-round stimulus checks would be increased to $2,000.
January 14, 2021
6 Reasons Why Your Second Stimulus Check Might Be Delayed
6 Reasons Why Your Second Stimulus Check Might Be Delayed
The IRS started delivering second-round payments in December. If you're still waiting for your money, here's why your second stimulus check could be l…
January 9, 2021
22 IRS Audit Red Flags
22 IRS Audit Red Flags
There's no sure way to avoid an IRS audit of your tax return, but these red flags could increase your chances of drawing unwanted attention from the I…
January 12, 2021
Who's Not Getting a Second Stimulus Check (Not Everyone is Eligible!)
Who's Not Getting a Second Stimulus Check (Not Everyone is Eligible!)
Not everyone is getting a second stimulus check. See if you're on the list of people who aren't eligible for a second-round payment.
December 28, 2020
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ADVICE FROM FINANCIAL PROS
When Roth Conversions Are the Right Move – and When They Aren’t
When Roth Conversions Are the Right Move – and When They Aren’t
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
One Trick That’ll Help You Live a Wealthier and Happier Life: Framing
One Trick That’ll Help You Live a Wealthier and Happier Life: Framing
Secrets to Setting and Keeping Financial Goals for the New Year
Secrets to Setting and Keeping Financial Goals for the New Year
YOUR RETIREMENT
A Retirement Home Is a Tiny House in the Kids’ Backyard
A Retirement Home Is a Tiny House in the Kids’ Backyard
Money Can’t Buy Happiness: 4 Secrets to a Happy Retirement
Money Can’t Buy Happiness: 4 Secrets to a Happy Retirement
PODCASTS
Doug Glanville on Race, Sports — and Personal Finance
Doug Glanville on Race, Sports — and Personal Finance
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