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A new year brings a fresh start and a chance to do things better. You probably have a few resolutions for 2017. You may be planning to eat healthier, get more exercise, or stick to a budget. As you are making your resolutions for the new year, don’t overlook your IRA. Here are a…
If your goal is to enjoy your retirement to the fullest, the last thing you’ll want is to spend your senior years pinching pennies. And if you manage to sock away a nice amount of money in a 401(k) or IRA, you won’t have to. Your savings, combined with your Social Security benefits, could make…
Many Americans are struggling to put their personal finances in order amid the pandemic as they are dealing with debt and other credit issues. If you’re one of them, you’re not alone and there are credit repair steps you can take. Often, the first step is determining where your credit score currently stands by checking credit…
Fear can keep you from getting the most out of retirement Many U.S. households retire without enough money to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living. Once retired, though, people often reduce their spending enough to make their money last, according to a recent study by David Blanchett, head of retirement research at Morningstar, MORN, +0.54% and Warren Cormier,…
Is it ever a good idea to buy a falling stock? Gregory gives his take on that question in this Winning at Life segment. Do you have questions for Gregory? Press the ASK GREGORY below and your question could be featured next! ASK GREGORY We’re Here to Help Have questions about this week’s content, or…
A 401(k) retirement plan is an excellent tool to help employees save for retirement. Many employers offer a company match, which is basically extra compensation. Not only that, but you also usually get a tax break for your contributions in the year you make them. But if you’re only saving for retirement in a 401(k),…
Americans are under-saving for their retirement, according to PwC’s Retirement in America report. One in 4 Americans have no retirement savings and those who are saving aren’t saving enough, PwC U.S. Asset Manager and Wealth Management Leader Bernadette Geis told Yahoo Money. “Those that are [saving], on average, what they have saved will afford them like…
How do I get the most out of Social Security? Gregory helps a caller navigate the Social Security math. Find out how to get the most out of Social Security in this Winning at Life segment. Do you have questions for Gregory? Press the ASK GREGORY below and your question could be featured next! ASK…
Extension will give taxpayers more time to grapple with late law changes, pandemic WASHINGTON—The Internal Revenue Service delayed the main April 15 tax-filing and payment deadlines for individuals until May 17, giving taxpayers and preparers a bit of breathing room in an unusually complicated tax season. The move comes after lawmakers and accountants urged the…
Six elements of the difference between two kinds of investment company. In 28 years the U.S. exchange-traded fund industry has gone from nothing to $5.5 trillion in 2,200 funds. These funds have important differences from mutual funds, which have been around for a century. How do ETFs work? When are they the better option for…
How to File Your Taxes for Free in 2021
As if doing your taxes wasn’t irritating enough, it often ends up costing you money. Tax prep and unexpected fees basically go hand in hand. But if you’re paying to submit your federal return this year, save your cash — you can probably file for free. The IRS estimates that some 70% of Americans, or roughly 100 million taxpayers,…
