The average woman in the U.S. is likely to live a long life—about six years longer than a man—so preparing for the many years ahead can be critical. Yet, studies show that women often lag behind men when…...more
Saving for a more secure retirement just got a little easier, thanks to the recently enacted Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, better known as SECURE 2.0. The new law, which expands on the original SECURE Act of 2019,…...more
The start of a new year is always a great time to check in on your financial plan—to consider new goals and strategies, and to make changes if necessary. This year, due to ongoing inflation and rising interest…...more
Here’s a little bit of good news to hang onto as we move closer to 2023: The IRS recently announced significant changes to the standard deduction, federal income tax brackets, and dozens of other provisions that could help…...more
If you’re one of the millions of borrowers hoping to pay off—or at least reduce—student loan debt, this may be your best chance yet to make some significant headway. Right now, eligible federal student loan borrowers have an…...more
People tend to think of tax planning as something to be done toward the end of the year. (Or even later, in some cases.) But if your goal is to limit what you’ll owe the IRS for 2022,…...more