Don’t discount the financial advantages of taking on a roommate. By letting out a spare bedroom and applying the rent you collect to your mortgage, you can knock years off the time it’ll take to repay the loan. An extra $250 a month toward a $150,000, 30-year mortgage at 5% will erase the debt 12 […]
Changes in Planning for Closely Held Businesses Under the New Tax Law
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Senior Marriage and Social Security: Rules to Know
Romance aside, you may want to delay your wedding date (or divorce, if that’s the case) to get the best Social Security benefit possible. You may want to push the pause button before taking that walk down the aisle if you’re close to retirement and counting on income from Social Security. There are some important […]
Georgia Superior Court Could Not Sanction Probate Court Conduct
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Amending Old Tax Returns to Claim Overlooked Credits
You have up to three years to file an amended return and other paperwork with the IRS to claim missed tax deductions or credits. Getty Images By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor February 28, 2018 QI read your column on An Overlooked Tax Break for Part-Timers — about semiretired people and the retirement savers’ tax credit […]
Important Information about the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act: Estate & Gift Tax Provisions
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10 Stock Picks That Hedge Funds Love the Most
Hedge funds don’t always live up to their high fees and hype, but it’s worth keeping tabs on what they’re doing nonetheless. After all, they comprise a large swath of institutional investor dollars. They’re the supposed “smart money,” and often act like it. It matters what they buy, sell and hold. As the good folks […]
5 Top Sin Stocks Worth Forgiving
Defense giant Raytheon (RTN) is the world’s largest producer of guided missiles. “Strong broad order momentum, a large Patriot backlog, and untapped financial firepower give RTN extended EPS and cash flow per share growth potential” cheers five-star Cowen & Co. analyst Cai Rumohr. Foreign sales are booming, with sales increasing for the last 14 years. […]
6 Options to Fund Long-Term Care in Retirement
It’s not fun to think about, but if you boil down your choices a bit, making a plan for what could easily cost several thousand per month becomes less daunting. For many retirees, the term “long-term care” is typically associated with a nursing home. As we age, there is a greater chance we will need […]
How to Keep Your Taxes Down in Retirement
Unlike working people, retirees have a lot of options to determine how much they’ll pay in taxes. Knowing which income buckets to pull from can mean a difference of thousands on your tax bill. While we all must pay our fair share of taxes, being tax efficient simply means not making simple mistakes that can […]
How Long It Takes to Get Your Tax Refund
Filing your return electronically and using direct deposit can speed up the process by weeks. Getty Images By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor February 27, 2018 QI just filed my income tax return. How soon can I expect to receive my refund? AIt depends on how you filed and how you’re getting your refund. You’ll get […]
Is the Statute of Limitations Really Running?
The concept of a statute of limitations is easy to understand: a lawsuit has to be commenced within so many years after the complained of act occurred or pursuit of the lawsuit may be forever barred. Where it gets tricky are the exceptions to this rule. For example, if the wrongdoer concealed the wrongful act or the […]
7 Ways to Maximize Medicare Benefits
After Connie Henderson’s husband, Eugene, was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that causes lung problems, a doctor gave the rural Minnesota couple a bit of good news: Medicare’s home health benefit would pay for a nurse to come to their home and administer the weekly plasma infusions that Eugene would need to treat the […]
Be Smart with Social Media at Work
You’ve got to be careful with what you post online. That goes double when the workplace is involved. By Miriam Cross, Staff Writer February 27, 2018 Posting on social media always requires caution. When it involves your workplace, even more so. SEE ALSO: Make Money from your Social Media Posts Rule number one: No matter […]
10 Defense Stocks to Buy to Go on the Offensive
Market value: $108.9 billion Dividend yield: 2.0% Just because a company makes military hardware or provides logistics solutions to the Department of Defense doesn’t mean that’s the only thing that company can or should so. Indeed, in that defense-spending can also be cyclical, it’s wise for these outfits to diversify outside of the defense sphere. […]
Investors: Don't Let FOMO Put Your Retirement at Risk
When stocks take investors on a roller-coaster ride, the urge to do something grows, because you certainly don’t want to miss out. What you should be doing is taking a close look at how much risk you’re taking. Given the current state of the markets, you’re probably wondering if you should be making some changes […]
Court Interpreted the Phrase “In Equal Shares Per Stirpes” in a Trust Document
In Archer v. Moody, the litigants in the declaratory judgment action were remainder beneficiaries of a trust created in 1934 and owned a 15,000-acre ranch near Junction, Texas. No. 14-15-00945-CV, 2017 Tex. App. LEXIS 11642 (Tex. App.—Houston [14th Dist.] December 14, 2018, no pet. history). The legal dispute focused on how to calculate the fractional […]
How Well Do You Really Know Warren Buffett?
Warren Buffett’s reputation as one of the world’s great investors is built not only on years of market-beating returns with his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway, but also on his sharp wit and avuncular, down-to-earth personality. Millions read his annual letters to Berkshire shareholders and tens of thousands of investors flock to the company’s annual shareholder meetings […]
Did Volatility ETFs Drive the Market's Selloff?
Rising U.S. Treasury yields were widely cited as the spark that ignited early February’s sharp selloff in stocks. But the real damage, in my view, was caused by a handful of arcane exchange-traded funds and other products that let traders place giant wagers on the direction of the CBOE Volatility Index, known by its symbol […]
37 States That Don't Tax Social Security Benefits
State Taxes on Social Security: Benefits are not taxed. Sales Tax: State levy is 7%. A reduced rate of 3.5% is charged on in-person sales in designated Urban Enterprise Zones, located in disadvantaged areas. Salem County, which borders no-tax Delaware, also charges the reduced 3.5% rate. Notably, motor vehicles, alcohol and cigarettes are charged at […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Millionaire?
Being a millionaire isn’t a ticket to mansions, yachts and caviar, as it once was, but the goal is more reachable than ever. According to Phoenix Marketing International, a firm that tracks the affluent market, about 5.8% of U.S. households now have investable assets of $1 million or more. That’s only one way to measure […]
8 Ways to Invest in Blockchain Without Buying Bitcoin
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Although Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies have been around for years, it has taken a long while for the ETF industry to get on board. But it’s finally in the game – sort of. The Reality Shares Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF (BLCN, $22.79), […]
How to Turn 'Found' Money into a Retirement Income Stream
Save it or spend it? That’s the question to answer when you find extra money. SEE ALSO: The 3 Spending Stages of Your Retirement Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine headlined its February 2018 issue with great approaches when the figure at hand is $1,000, $10,000 or $100,000. I have some ideas, too. The best opportunity with […]
What's Changing in Your Retirement Accounts in 2018 (and How to Take Advantage)
Retirement savers can use all the help they can get, and in 2018 some of that help comes in the form of higher limits on savings vehicles. Here are the specifics. You’ve been hearing it your entire working career: You need to save money for retirement. SEE ALSO: The 3 Spending Stages of Your Retirement […]
Jump-Starting a Health Savings Account With an IRA Rollover
Federal rules allow you to roll over money from an IRA to an HSA once in your life. But you may forfeit a tax break by doing so. Getty Images By Kimberly Lankford, Contributing Editor February 14, 2018 QHow much money can I roll over from my IRA to a health savings account? Also, are […]
Bitcoin: Why You Should NOT Invest in Today’s Fool’s Gold
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com If Bitcoin is at $10,000 today it’s because the fool who bought it for $10,000 is hoping another greater fool will pay $12,000 for it tomorrow. But what do you get for your money? What’s it worth? That’s the problem. I’ve been asked […]
10 Stocks Top-Performing Investors Love
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ I am very bullish on chip equipment maker Applied Materials (AMAT). And I am not alone. Top investors are also piling into the stock, which also has 100% Street support right now. Indeed, in the last three months, no less than 11 analysts […]
An Overlooked Tax Break for Part-Timers
Semiretired or part-time workers saving money in an IRA or other retirement plan may qualify for an often-ignored tax credit that will lower their tax bill. QI retired a few years ago, but I still get paid to do some consulting work, so I contribute to a Roth IRA. Can I qualify for the retirement […]
Boost the Returns on Your Cash in Retirement
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Safe places to stash your cash, from money market funds to stable value funds, are yielding more than they have in years. It pays for retirees to look around. You can be forgiven if you have ignored your safe-haven investments for the […]
Stocks Warren Buffett Is Buying and Selling Now
Action: Added to stake Shares held: 165.3 million (+23.3% from Q3) Value: $28.4 billion Berkshire first added Apple (AAPL, $167.37) to its portfolio in early 2016, and has been adding steadily to it ever since. Last quarter was no exception; Buffett picked up another 31.2 million shares. Apple is now the largest holding in the […]
High-Risk, High-Reward Stocks to Buy Now
There are few bigger battleground stocks in the market right now than Overstock.com (OSTK). The stock used to be a sleepy second-tier e-commerce provider, struggling to drive profits amid intense online competition. Between the beginning of 2010 and the beginning of 2017, OSTK rose just 30% total, an annual return of less than 4%. The […]
13 States That Tax Social Security Benefits
State Taxes on Social Security: Social Security income is taxable, but a married couple can subtract $4,500 of their federally taxable Social Security benefits from their state income. (The break is $3,500 for single and head of household, $2,250 for married separate filers). Make more than $77,000 of income (for married filers) and the break […]
Comparing Self-Employed Retirement Plans: Solo 401(k) vs. SEP IRA vs. SIMPLE IRA
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Here’s how three common retirement savings plans for self-employed workers stack up based on contribution limits, costs and more. Whether you’re a full-fledged small-business owner or you just run a business on the side, there are several smart ways to save for retirement […]
4 Worst Reasons to Buy a House
Myths about homeownership that could persuade you to buy for the wrong reasons. Each month you send a rent check to your landlord. Meanwhile, every homeowner you know insists that you’re wasting that money. They say that you should buy a home and that owning is a smarter financial move. SEE ALSO: Retirement Planning Mistakes […]
Retirement Savings Plans for the Self-Employed
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Own a business? Save more for retirement. Popular plans for the self-employed include the solo 401(k), the SEP IRA and a SIMPLE IRA. As an employee of a financial-planning firm, Neil Brown follows his own advice and makes the maximum contribution to his […]
3 Tips to Raise Money-Savvy Grandkids
The wisdom that comes with experience is worth sharing with your grandchildren, but you have to be smart how you do it. Grandparents have a special relationship with their grandkids and can be a positive influence on their lives and their future finances. As a grandmother to two wonderful grandkids, I realize the impact that […]
The 10 Best Closed-End Funds for 2018
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ It might be difficult to top 2017’s performance by closed-end funds. Last year, CEFs — which typically invest in stocks, bonds or a blend of both — returned 12.4% on average, according to data compiled by CEF Insider. Since the average distribution rate […]
Oil Price Rally Takes a Breather
Kiplinger’s latest forecast on the direction of energy prices iStockphoto By Jim Patterson, Managing Editor February 21, 2018 Drivers continue to get a bit of relief at the gas pump. The national average price of regular unleaded gasoline is down about three cents from a week ago, to $2.53 per gallon. Prices had been steadily […]
Claim Social Security Early or Wait? Pro Advice
My client, who is single and 64, retired at age 62 but didn’t start taking Social Security then. Instead, she set a goal to start claiming at her full retirement age of 66, to get 100% of the benefit she has coming to her. She is in amazing health. Her dad is 88, and still […]
How Hidden Commissions Can Damage Non-traded REITs and DSTs
Depending on how you got into a passive real estate investment, such as a private real estate investment trust or a Delaware Statutory Trust, you may be paying some charges you didn’t realize. And they can add up. Over the past few years, the financial services industry has come under criticism regarding fees charged, hidden […]
20 Small Towns With Big Millionaire Populations
A million bucks might not go as far as it once did, but it still gains you entry into an elite club. Only 5.8% of the country, or about 7.2 million households, qualify as actual millionaires. That’s defined as having investable assets of $1 million or more, excluding the value of real estate, employer-sponsored retirement […]
There is No Place Like Home: Mature Foreign Asset Protection Trusts Are Coming Home
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ The 10-year time limit is expiring for a raft of foreign asset trusts, and those who hold them could benefit in several ways now by redomiciling them to the United States. Do you have a foreign asset protection trust (FAPT)? Has it been […]
Tax Breaks for Middle Class Taxpayers
Anyone with earned income (meaning income from work rather than investments) can contribute to a traditional IRA, but not everyone who contributes can claim a tax deduction. That’s a no-no for the rich if they’re covered by a retirement plan at work. Here’s how the deduction rules operate for traditional IRAs: First, there’s a limit […]
Do You Know the Best Social Security Claiming Strategies?
Quiz By the Editors of Kiplinger’s Retirement ReportFebruary 22, 2018 Getty Images Social Security benefits are a key source of retirement income for most Americans. Yet, many workers planning for retirement—and even some retirees—don’t understand how the federal program works. Take our quiz to better understand the ins and outs of Social Security. The decisions […]
Earnings Calendar, Week of Feb. 26-March 2, 2018 (SQ, JCP, JD)
Check out our weekly earnings calendar and read the latest quarterly earnings previews. Below is a weekly earnings calendar of the most important upcoming quarterly reports scheduled to be released by publicly traded companies. There are also earnings previews for select companies. Please check back often. This earnings calendar is updated weekly. EARNINGS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS […]
Passing the Social Security Benefits Earnings Test
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Bone up on strategies that will get you the maximum Social Security benefits you’ve earned. A big reason experts advise waiting until at least full retirement age to claim Social Security: You get to skip the benefits earnings test, which hits early claimers […]
The New Retirement Reality for Women
A woman’s road to retirement has a few extra hurdles. To successfully jump them, they may want to rethink what retirement means in today’s world. By the year 2030, women will control as much as two-thirds of the nation’s wealth, experts estimate. Currently, women control $11.2 trillion (39%) of investable assets in the United States, […]
5 Dividend Stocks That Can Deliver Income and Growth
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Market value: $155.9 billion Dividend yield: 2.9% PepsiCo (PEP, $108.00) is a global food and beverage company whose well-known brands include the namesake Pepsi-Cola, as well as Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Quaker and Tropicana. After a few years of declines in the top line, PepsiCo […]
Stock Fear? A Solid Income Plan Helps Keep Retirees Safe
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ If your retirement income relies on the stock market, a plunge isn’t just “paper losses” to you. Here’s the income plan my wife and I use that takes the worry out of market volatility. The stock market recently gave us a reminder […]
Get Your Portfolio Ready for Volatility – And for When It Ends
The dramatic rise in volatility in February and swift 10% correction in stock prices caught many investors flat-footed. After all, the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index went more than a year without a 5% pullback, so it was shocking to see a 10% correction in just nine trading days. Aside from causing stomach-churning drops – […]
Inflation Rising but Not Exploding
Kiplinger’s latest forecast on inflation iStockphoto By David Payne, Staff EconomistFebruary 15, 2018 Inflation is growing, but at a moderate, not runaway, pace. It is normal for inflation to pick up as the economy expands. The strong January report was pushed up by unique factors that are not likely to occur again, such as unusually […]
New Tax Law 2018: Test Your Tax Smarts
Quiz By the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceFebruary 13, 2018 Getty Images There’s been plenty of hubbub about the tax overhaul that took effect in January 2018, but even after all that you’ve read and heard, do you really know how taxes are changing? Test your knowledge of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act with […]
Slow Start After a Good Holiday Season
Kiplinger’s latest forecast on retail sales and consumer spending iStockphoto By David Payne, Staff EconomistFebruary 16, 2018 Retail and food-service sales dipped in January, but cold weather could be to blame. The unusually cold temperatures in much of the southeastern United States may have slowed sales of motor vehicles, restaurant meals and building supplies after […]
7 Dividend Achievers With Big Income Potential
Market value: $12.1 billion Dividend yield: 2.6% Consecutive annual dividend raises: 15 Up next is toymaker Hasbro (HAS, $97.36), the maker of toys and merchandise covering the Star Wars, Marvel and Transformers franchises, among many, many others. If you are a parent, it’s likely that Hasbro has taken a fair bit of your disposable income […]
Why Bonds Are More Important to Your Financial Portfolio Than You May Realize
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Their returns typically tend to be less than eye-popping, but when stocks hit the skids, investors may well appreciate their reliability. Remember the cardinal rule of bonds: When interest rates fall, bond prices rise, and when interest rates rise, bond prices fall. As […]
How to Spot a Scam: Here are 3 I Dodged
Financial scams often come with some easy-to-spot red flags, but some are trickier. So, before you click on that fun online quiz to see what movie character you’re most like, consider what information you’re giving away. There is no shortage of ways for crooks to try to separate you from your money. All it takes […]
The Bitcoin Bubble Will Burst, Just Wait
Just like the doomed Beanie Babies investing craze or the dot-com stock bubble of years past, Bitcoin’s time will come. Here’s why. If you invested in the markets circa 1999, it is hard to observe the Bitcoin mania and not experience the feeling that you’ve seen this movie before and know how it will end […]
7 Hot Technologies to Buy in 2018 (And How to Do So Safely)
Source: Kiplinger This article was originally published on Kiplinger – https://www.kiplinger.com/ Artificial intelligence became a reality in millions of American homes during 2017 with the success of Amazon.com’s (AMZN) Alexa, a speaking interface that was the top app downloaded on Android phones and iPhone on Christmas Day. What your PC calls an application and […]
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Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Matthew Rossetti Matt Rossetti is an entrepreneur, licensed attorney and the founder of Sentient Law, Ltd., […]
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Half of 55+ Doubt They'll Be Debt Free
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New IRS Impostor Scams Target Accountants
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IRS Tables Show What to Withhold From Paychecks
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How to Protect Your Devices From Computer-Chip Flaws
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IRS Sets April 17 as Tax Filing Deadline
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The Biggest Scams of 2017
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Veterans' Mortgages Scam Protection
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Consumer Protection: Avoiding Scams, Fraud and Bad Deals
AARP Members Enjoy Exclusive Discounts on Travel, Dining and More. … Exclusive savings and benefits with the AARP Auto Insurance Program from The …
Con Man Tries to Scam Richard Branson
Oct 18, 2017 … But Branson’s story is a cautionary tale. For more information on fraud and watchdog alerts, check out AARP’s Fraud Watch Network.
Living On a Budget and Tips to Save Money – AARP
Living on a budget tips and how to save money advice to help consumers keep more money in their pocket with better money management.
Saving and Investing – Mutual Funds, Stocks, Bonds & Investment …
Read the latest investing news and issues including mutual funds, stocks, bonds and investment scams. Find articles on investing news from AARP.
Tax News – Tax Credits, IRS Policies, State & Federal Taxes, Filing …
Read the latest taxes news and issues including tax credits, IRS policies, state and federal taxes. Find articles on tax news from AARP.
Credit, Personal Loans & Debt Relief – Reverse Mortgage, Credit …
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Great Grocery Discounts And Saving Deals
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Disputing, Fixing Credit Bureau Report Error, Mistake – AARP Bulletin
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New Federal Requirements on High-Interest Payday Loans
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Should Your Investment Portfolio Include Bitcoin?
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Research: Shifting the Power Balance with an Abusive Boss
Executive Summary When confronting an abusive supervisor, employees often assume they have two choices: confrontation or avoidance. But new research suggests a third option: Targets of abuse can flip the script, shifting the balance of power in their favor when bosses make life miserable. As subordinates gain leverage over time, they can strategically influence supervisors to stop […]
Do You Need a Formal Degree, or Will a MOOC Do?
Executive Summary We all know that in the modern economy, we can’t just stop learning. But how to keep educating ourselves is a complicated question. Is it a worthwhile investment to get a formal degree, like an MBA or PhD? Should you take a more targeted approach, with a short-term executive education program? Or perhaps DIY […]
Women and pain: Disparities in experience and treatment
In August, The New York Times published a guest op-ed by a man named David Roberts who suffered from severe chronic pain for many years before finally finding relief. The piece immediately went viral, with distinguished news journalist and personality Dan Rather posting it to his Facebook page with the addendum that it could “offer […]
Making Time to Really Listen to Your Patients
Executive Summary Modern medicine’s true healing potential depends on a resource that is being systematically depleted: the time and capacity to truly listen to patients, hear their stories, and learn not only what’s the matter with them but also what matters to them. Some health professionals claim that workload and other factors have compressed medical encounters to […]
Data From 3.5 Million Employees Shows How Innovation Really Works
Executive Summary The variables that make for a successful innovation program are independent of whether the company is seeking disruptive or incremental innovations. It doesn’t matter whether they’re asking for process or product innovation, what industry the company is in, or even, for the most part, whether the company is large or small. That’s according to […]
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