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7 Must-Have Money Conversations You Need to Have Before Getting Hitched
On the first date, you discuss splitting the bill. Soon, you’re planning your first vacation together. Before you know it, you’re engaged and planning a wedding. If you haven’t already, it’s time to have the money talk. Financial things to talk about before getting married Yes, talking about money can be heavy, but it’s important…
Read MoreThe ‘Stretch IRA’ Estate Planning Strategy Is Gone. Here Are 4 Other Options.
The Covid-19 era is a mess, and we’re still in the middle of it. But life goes on. So, let’s be more open to doing what we would do in more normal times. What I normally do is give tax advice. Here’s some updated estate planning advice for well-off folks to consider. Evaluate “stretch…
Read MoreHere’s how the pandemic has upended the financial lives of average Americans: CNBC + Acorns survey
From jobs to savings to retirement plans, the coronavirus pandemic has upended many Americans’ financial lives. While millions are still unemployed and many have seen their emergency savings run dry, it isn’t all necessarily negative. Many are saving more and spending less. In fact of those surveyed in a new CNBC + Acorns Invest in You survey,…
Read MoreI opened my first credit card 5 years ago—here are the top 5 rules I live by to responsibly manage my finances
I opened my first credit card five years ago and have added more to my wallet as my credit score improved. Here are the rules I follow. Many people celebrate wedding and work anniversaries, but one thing you may not think to reflect on is the anniversary of your first credit card. I recently realized…
Read More3 common myths about being in debt that are stopping you from paying it off
Paying off your debt can be overwhelming. CNBC Select speaks to a personal finance blogger who debunks three misconceptions that may be in your way. Paying off your debt can seem like an obstacle you don’t even know how to start climbing over. While millions of Americans carry some form of debt — whether from credit cards, medical…
Read MoreTypical Retirement Savings By Age Groups: Are Yours Bigger?
Are your retirement savings growing as fast as other people’s in your age group? Did the conoravirus knock your retirement off track? The answer might be surprisingly upbeat. In a season filled with distressing news about the coronavirus pandemic, disappearing jobs, lost income and — don’t forget — civil strife and racial injustice, some Americans are constructing very…
Read MoretheSkimm on Setting Realistic Savings Goals
Getty Images The Story If you listened to your parents, you know money doesn’t grow on trees. But it can grow in the bank. That’s why saving should be at the top of your financial to-do list. That’s why I’m here. Let’s go. Start by looking at your personal stats: how much you make, how…
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Employee Stock Plans
So you’ve started a new job and the company offers stock options as part of its benefits package. Maybe you have no idea what that means, or you’re not quite sure how to get started. Here are some basics you should know. Most companies offer perks as part of a salary package: vacation days, 401(k)s…
Read More10 Steps To Achieving Your Financial Independence Day
Now that we’ve celebrated our Independence Day, you may want to consider another form of independence: financial. Financial independence is about having the freedom to work or not work as you choose because you’re no longer dependent on income from working. If it’s something you aspire to, here are some steps you can take: 1.…
Read MoreIf you didn’t save as much for retirement as you wanted last year, you have until July 15 to make contributions
The deadline to contribute to IRAs and HSAs is Tax Day. mixetto/Getty Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, like American Express, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. The federal tax deadline is July…
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