Thursday, March 21, 2024 - Entrepreneur Magazine

We are constantly told what to do if we want success — but what about the habits to avoid?

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - Investopedia

Every three months, the Fed's rate announcement is additionally accompanied by a "Summary of Economic Projections." The latest installment was released today, and all eyes are on the "dot plot" forecast it contains.

Monday, April 08, 2024 - Investopedia

The Rule of 72 is a quick, useful formula that is popularly used to estimate the number of years required to double the invested money at a given annual rate of return. Alternatively, it can compute the annual rate of compounded return from an investment, given how many years it will take to double the investment.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Broadridge Content

Naming a beneficiary for your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan may be one of the most important financial decisions you ever make. The beneficiary (or beneficiaries) you name will receive the funds remaining in your IRA or plan after you die, so you should certainly consider your loved ones' future needs. However, choosing the right beneficiary can be a complicated decision with many influencing factors. Your choice could have an impact in one or more of the following areas:

Friday, March 15, 2024 - Broadridge Content

One in 10 Americans leases a storage unit. For many, it may be worthwhile to let go of unneeded belongings instead.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - Broadridge Content

Qualifying widow(er) with dependent child — let's just call it qualifying widow(er) — is a filing status for federal income tax returns that may be available to you if your spouse died at any time during the prior two tax years. The filing status that you choose is important because it determines, in part, whether or not you are required to file a tax return, the amount of your standard deduction, the deductions and credits that are available to you, and the amount of your correct tax for the year. The qualifying widow(er) status allows you to use joint tax rates and the highest possible standard deduction (if you don't itemize deductions), so it's generally very advantageous for those who meet the requirements.