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If You'd Put $1,000 Into Walmart Stock 20 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Today
Walmart Walmart stock has been a buy-and-hold bust over the past couple of decades.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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New 401(k) Withdrawal Rules to Know in 2025
Tax Rules More people are taking early emergency withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. New rules might offer some relief.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Walmart, Target, Kroger Offering Families Inflation-Fighting Holiday Meal Deals
Walmart, Target, and Kroger offering families holiday meal deals to help shoppers battered by crippling grocery costs. But the deals won't last long.
By Bob Niedt Last updated
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Best States for Middle-Class Families Who Hate Paying Taxes
State Tax Here are the best states for middle-class families with "middle incomes" (due to low tax burdens).
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Washington State Tax Guide
State Tax Washington State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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States Sending 'Stimulus' Checks in 2024
Rebate Checks Some people are receiving one-time state rebate checks. Is your state sending money?
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Ten States With the Lowest Sales Tax
Sales Tax Living in one of the lowest sales tax states doesn't always mean you'll pay less.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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5 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now
ETFs Whether you're worried about inflation or just looking for alternative asset classes, these commodity ETFs offer exposure to popular raw materials.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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A 10-Year Retirement Planning Checklist
Keep this ten-year retirement planning checklist on hand as you navigate saving, investing and other retirement decisions. You'll be in great shape when you leave your working life behind.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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Three Often-Overlooked Ways to Cut Your Tax Bill Now
Tax Planning Act before 2024 ends to set yourself up for potential savings when it's time to file your tax return.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Winners and Losers of Fed Rate Cuts
Navigating interest-rate changes can seem daunting, but these areas of the fixed-income market could perform better (or worse) than others.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
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What You Should Know About Spousal IRAs
Without spousal IRAs, you would need an earned income to contribute to your retirement account.
By Sandra Block Published
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Six Ways to Optimize Your Charitable Giving Before Year-End
As 2024 winds down, right now is the time to look at how you plan to handle your charitable giving. The sooner you start, the more tax-efficient you can be.
By Julia Chu Published
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How Preferred Stocks Can Boost Your Retirement Portfolio
Higher yields, priority on dividend payments and the potential for capital appreciation are just three reasons to consider investing in preferred stocks.
By Michael Joseph, CFA Published
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Structured Settlement Annuity vs Lump-Sum Payout: Which Is Better?
As the use of structured settlement annuities grows, it can be tough to decide whether to take the lump sum to invest or opt instead for guaranteed payments.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Retirement Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Retire?
retirement planning Our Retirement Calculator estimates the future value of your retirement savings and determines how much more you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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Best Cheap Stocks To Buy Now (Under $10)
If you're willing to take on the risk of owning cheap stocks, these five picks are all priced at or under $10.
By Jeff Reeves Last updated
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Medicare Premiums 2024: IRMAA for Parts B and D
The income related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) for 2024 Medicare Part B & Part D Premiums.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Increase Your Social Security Payments up to $2,163 Each Month
retirement This strategy can delay starting Social Security, building a bridge from retirement to higher monthly income.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Warren Buffett Stocks: A Look at Berkshire Hathaway's Holdings
Warren Buffett's holdings are a diverse set of blue chips and lesser-known growth bets. Here, we look at Buffett's stock picks, as well as those of his lieutenants.
By Dan Burrows Last updated
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$1,500 to $3,000 Amex Card Intro Offer
Amex intro offer worth $1,500 to $3,000 provides new Business Platinum cardholders 150,000 membership points.
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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$2,775 Capital One Business Card Intro Offer
Get up to $2,775 for a Limited Time with a Capital One Business Card Offer
By Ellen B. Kennedy Last updated
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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2025
Retirement plans There are higher 457 plan contribution limits for state and local government workers in 2025 than in 2024.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Rhode Island Tax Guide
State Tax Rhode Island state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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How Are Bonuses Taxed?
Income Tax Tax withholding rules mean a portion of your bonus won’t make it into your bank account.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Like the ETF? Check Out the Cheaper Clone
Name-brand ETFs are offering lower-cost, higher-returning versions of their famous funds. For long-term investors, they might be a better deal.
By Kim Clark Published
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When Are Estimated Tax Payments Due in 2025?
Tax Deadlines You make quarterly estimated tax payments to the IRS if you are self-employed or don’t have taxes withheld from your income for other reasons.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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What's My Social Security Full Retirement Age?
Social Security The year you were born determines when you become eligible for your Social Security full retirement age benefit (FRA). Use our calculator to determine your FRA.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated