More home sellers have been hit with capital gains taxes amid soaring property values. Here's how to reduce your tax bill, experts say.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/07/reduce-capital-gains-taxes-on-your-home-sale-.html
Students protesting Israel's war in Gaza have faced disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion. They may also face financial setbacks, experts say.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/07/college-protests-some-students-may-also-face-financial-setbacks.html
While the housing market in the U.S. continues to face high price tags and borrowing costs, it's unique compared with other countries. Here's why.
There's a growing disconnect between how much adult children expect to inherit and how much their aging parents plan on leaving them.
Employers are now prioritizing skills and experience over degrees and credentials, according to Julia Pollak, chief economist at ZipRecruiter.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/07/heres-why-entry-level-jobs-feel-impossible-to-get.html
A brighter economic outlook has helped push Social Security's projected trust fund depletion date to a year later. But there's still urgency for Congress to act.
You could get "hammered" by taxes on your inherited individual retirement account, experts say. Here's how to minimize your liability.
"Spaving," or spending more to save more, can lead to excessive spending and high-interest credit card debt if you aren't careful, experts say.
Women make many of the day-to-day decisions on farms, and manage the business finances. Here's how the women of Alstede Farms showcase this trend.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/05/women-farmers-are-often-key-decision-makers.html
Many companies offer stock compensation and employees "miss the opportunity." Here are key things to know about stock options, restricted stock units and more.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/04/here-are-key-things-to-know-about-company-stock-experts-say.html
The popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness program will be partially paused from May 1 through July, the U.S. Department of Education recently said.
If you've opted into your employer's Roth 401(k) after-tax matching contribution, it could trigger a tax surprise, experts say. Here's what to know.
One of Warren Buffett's biggest investing advantages is time. Here’s what individual investors can learn from his approach.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/03/most-of-warren-buffetts-wealth-came-after-age-65-heres-why.html
The IRS has released an update on its strategic operating plan, which includes more audits on the wealthiest taxpayers, large corporations and partnerships.
Without a Fed rate cut on the horizon, consumers are going to have to take matters into their own hands if they want a break from sky-high credit card APRs.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/02/heres-how-to-get-a-lower-credit-card-annual-percentage-rate.html
The U.S. Department of Education recently said that it will soon transfer some student loan borrowers to different servicers. Here's what you need to know.
When to claim Social Security is one of the biggest decisions retirees face. But financial advisors' guidance may be biased, recent research finds.
The Federal Reserve pushed out rate-cut expectations — here's what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.
Upgrades could help consumers protect their home, typically one of their most valuable assets, from hurricanes and other natural disasters.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/01/how-to-make-your-home-hurricane-resistant-amid-climate-change.html
The Biden administration announced that it would forgive more than $6.1 billion in student debt for 317,000 former students of the Art Institutes.
Stubborn inflation may lead the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates where they are for longer. That's good news for cash savers, experts say.
Some student loan borrowers have until April 30 to take advantage of an opportunity to get their debt forgiven sooner than they would have otherwise.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the new rate for Series I bonds through October 2024.
A significant long-term care insurance premium increase can force people to choose between financial security and compromising their access to quality care.
New artificial intelligence tools may make financial information more accessible. Experts say that may be a game-changer when it comes to financial literacy.
While some buyers have come to terms with 7% interest rates, the rate volatility is the factor with the biggest impact, an economist says.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/29/how-mortgage-rates-have-influenced-the-spring-housing-market.html
Nearly 40 million families, or 29% of the population, are defined as ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
One of the most important conversations newlyweds need to have is figuring out how and who will pay the bills. That goal can be reached in so many ways.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/29/op-ed-my-bank-their-bank-or-our-bank.html
Rollovers from 401(k) plans to individual retirement accounts are a key focus of a new Labor Department rule that aims to raise the bar for retirement advice.
Social Security's trust funds are projected to run out in the next decade. When lawmakers address that dilemma, they will also define the program's future role.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/04/27/how-the-november-election-may-influence-social-securitys-future.html