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It’s Been Quite The Filing Season, But Tax Day Is Almost Here
This is a published version of our weekly Forbes Tax Breaks newsletter. You can sign-up to get Tax Breaks in…
How To Cut Your Credit Card Debt In 5 Simple Steps
I’m not usually focused on numbers without wondering about people behind the numbers. One ongoing concern is household debt, which…
We’re in Our 70s With $200k in Savings and Social Security. How Do We Make It Last?
Retirees with relatively small nest eggs are generally more reliant on Social Security than those with more money saved up.Retirees…
How to Donate to Charity With Money From Your IRA
The IRS allows, and even encourages, charitable donations from tax-advantaged retirement accounts such as an IRA. Not only can this…
How to finance a boat: 5 steps & where to find the best loans
Key takeaways A boat loan gives you the ability to finance the cost of a boat over several years instead…
What is the limit for a balance transfer card?
Key takeaways The amount you can transfer with a balance transfer credit card depends on your credit limit, which is…
Amid Fintech Slowdown, Goldman Sachs-Backed Startup Considers Sale
Deserve, a Silicon Valley startup that helps other companies launch and manage credit cards, is the latest private fintech to…
IRS Gives Another Breather To Taxpayers Who Have Inherited IRAs
The IRS is offering a breather for taxpayers tied to certain specified required minimum distributions (RMDs) for 2024. And if…
Senate Finance Committee Releases Report On PPLI Tax Shelters
Often feeling like the lone voice in the wilderness, I have written about abuses involving so-called Private Placement Life Insurance…
We’re in Our Early 60s with $1.4 Million in Investments. Can We Afford to Withdraw $90k Per Year in Retirement?
There are going to be many factors that help you determine if you’re ready to retire to $90k per year…
