Personal Finance News, Investing Advice, Business Forecasts (2024)

• The 15 Most Expensive Housing Markets in the US: Cities with the Highest Average Home Pricesreal estate
• Are Bonds Back? A Fresh Look at Fixed Income in 2024
• Is Your First RMD Due April 1?RMDs
• Six Ways Women Can Overcome Any Financial Obstacles Holding Them Back
• Dollar Tree Raises Max Price to $7: Which Items Will Cost More?
• Should You Enroll in Medicare if You Still Have a Job?

Investing

• Four Ways to Give Money Tax-Free to Your Kids When You DieIf you’d prefer that your estate not pay more taxes than necessary, then these strategies are for you.By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®Published 31 March 24

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• Investing Mistakes Beginners Make and How To Avoid ThemBeginning investors make plenty of wrong turns, but many basic investing mistakes can be avoided by following these rules.By Mark R. Hake, CFAPublished 30 March 24

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• Should You Pay Cash When You Downsize? Here Are Three ScenariosThe proceeds from selling your current home have made it possible to pay cash for your retirement home, but should you skip the mortgage?By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®Published 30 March 24

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Personal Finance

• Can’t Afford It? There’s No Shame in Saying SoTrend of loud budgeting emphasizes being open about skipping unnecessary purchases and sticking to your budget, while older generations still struggle to talk about their finances.By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy ExpertPublished 30 March 24

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• Don’t Miss This $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student LoanTax DeductionsDo you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?By Katelyn WashingtonLast updated 29 March 24

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• Chase Launches $750 Bonus Offer For Sapphire CardThe Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card recently launched a compelling deal for new customers.By Ellen KennedyLast updated 29 March 24

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Taxes

• Four Ways to Give Money Tax-Free to Your Kids When You DieIf you’d prefer that your estate not pay more taxes than necessary, then these strategies are for you.By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®Published 31 March 24

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• $975M Powerball Jackpot Winner Will Get a Hefty Tax BillLottery TaxesWhenever someone wins Powerball, the federal government gets a chunk of the prize from taxes.By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated 31 March 24

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• Don’t Miss This $2,500 Tax Break for Paying Your Student LoanTax DeductionsDo you qualify for the student loan interest deduction this year?By Katelyn WashingtonLast updated 29 March 24

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Kiplinger Advisor Collective

• Nine Common Wealth-Building Mistakes You Might Be MakingSmall mistakes can have a big impact over time.By Kiplinger Advisor CollectivePublished 13 March 24
• How Personal Finances and Lifestyle Are IntertwinedHere are a couple of things to keep in mind as you plan for your future and how to financially support it.By Justin DonaldPublished 8 March 24
• Financing Projects Without Jeopardizing Your Financial FutureFunding large purchases should be thoughtfully planned.By Mario HernandezPublished 7 March 24

Retirement

• Four Ways to Give Money Tax-Free to Your Kids When You DieIf you’d prefer that your estate not pay more taxes than necessary, then these strategies are for you.By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®Published 31 March 24

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• Should You Pay Cash When You Downsize? Here Are Three ScenariosThe proceeds from selling your current home have made it possible to pay cash for your retirement home, but should you skip the mortgage?By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®Published 30 March 24

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• HSAs Can Reimburse You for Medicare Premiums PaidMedicareEven if your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from an HSA to reimburse yourself.By Kimberly LankfordLast updated 29 March 24

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Economic Forecasts

• Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: First Cut in Short-Term Rates Likely in JuneEconomic ForecastsWaiting until the June 12 Federal Reserve policy meeting would let the Fed see three more months of inflation data.By David PayneLast updated 22 March 24

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• Kiplinger’s Business Spending Outlook: Cautious for Now, Stronger LaterEconomic ForecastsBusinesses will invest more after the Federal Reserve signals it is going to start cutting interest rates.By David PayneLast updated 15 March 24

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• Kiplinger's GDP Outlook: Economic Growth Is Slowing to NormalEconomic ForecastsThe economy’s quarterly growth rate will likely average 2.0% from now on.By David PayneLast updated 15 March 24

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