(Kailey Hagen) A Social Security check may only have your name on it, but if you’re married, the decisions you make about when to sign up can affect your spouse, as well. The same goes for any dependents claiming benefits on...
(Maurie Backman) I remember the first time I decided to hand-pick a specific stock for my portfolio. While the company wound up being a good choice for me (as evidenced by the fact that it still has a place in my...
(Charlene Rhinehart, CPA) If you dropped the ball on your retirement goals last year, you still have time to make up for it. The IRS will allow you to contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) up until the tax filing...
(Maurie Backman) I remember the first time I decided to hand-pick a specific stock for my portfolio. While the company wound up being a good choice for me (as evidenced by the fact that it still has a place in my...
(Charlene Rhinehart, CPA) If you dropped the ball on your retirement goals last year, you still have time to make up for it. The IRS will allow you to contribute to an individual retirement account (IRA) up until the tax filing...
(Katie Brockman) Investing in the stock market is one of the easiest and most effective ways to build wealth, but choosing the right investments is key. That can be challenging, though, when there are seemingly endless options. Everyone’s preferences will be...
(Kailey Hagen) A Social Security check may only have your name on it, but if you’re married, the decisions you make about when to sign up can affect your spouse, as well. The same goes for any dependents claiming benefits on...
(Charlene Rhinehart, CPA) Selling stocks for a profit can be a major victory for your bank account. But it can also come with a hefty tax bill if you aren’t careful. The IRS isn’t going to let you slide by without...
Getty Images Some bad habits affect our physical health, like smoking, nail biting or eating too much junk food. But others take a toll on our financial health. How do you know if you have unhealthy financial habits, and what can...
(Charlene Rhinehart, CPA) Amazon‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) much-anticipated stock split may finally take place this year. On Wednesday, March 9, the tech giant filed a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the stock price soared. Amazon notified investors about...