Today’s 20-year mortgage rates continue to offer best money-saving opportunity | Jan. 19, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 19, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
$47M in Cook County property tax refunds to be issued automatically
More than $47 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few months to more than 53,000 Cook County homeowners who overpaid last year.
More than $47 million in property tax refunds will be sent over the next few months to more than 53,000 Cook County homeowners who overpaid last year.
IRS ends COVID-19 tax credits: Here's what you need to know before filing in 2023
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Among the several pandemic tax credits returning to 2019 levels is the Child Tax Credit. Filers will get $1,600 less in credit for 2022 for each qualifying child under age 17.
Here's when you can start filing your 2022 tax return
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Tips for buying a car without breaking the bank
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, walks us through the car-buying process in 2023 and common pitfalls to avoid.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, walks us through the car-buying process in 2023 and common pitfalls to avoid.
Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
How to go about building wealth in 2023
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze dishes out tips on how you can start accumulating wealth in the New Year.
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze dishes out tips on how you can start accumulating wealth in the New Year.
Secure 2.0 Act helps savers nearing retirement boost catch-up contributions
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
The Secure 2.0 Act of 2022 – a follow-up to the 2019 Secure Act – allows for an increase in "catch-up" contributions for people nearing retirement.
Credit card debt carried over monthly is most common type of debt: AARP
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Credit card debt is affecting many Americans as they deal with high inflation, and many are carrying their balances from month-to-month. Here’s how to pay down credit card debt quickly.
Secure 2.0 Act will require companies to auto enroll workers into 401(k) plans
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
Companies that offer 401(k) plans will be required to automatically enroll their employees beginning in 2025.
5 quick cures for overcoming your holiday debt hangover
Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch dishes out advice for fighting off some of that holiday debt that has accumulated over the past few months.
Money-saving expert Andrea Woroch dishes out advice for fighting off some of that holiday debt that has accumulated over the past few months.
New year brings new rules for retirement accounts: Here's what you need to know
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down the new retirement account rules going into effect this year and why you should be extra careful with your finances.
Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, breaks down the new retirement account rules going into effect this year and why you should be extra careful with your finances.
New IRS tax brackets take effect in 2023, meaning your paycheck could be bigger
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
Tax brackets are to shift higher by 7% this year.
Personal loan origination fees: Are they worth the cost?
A personal loan origination fee is paid upfront when you take out a loan. If you’re wondering if origination fees are worth the cost, here’s what you should know.
A personal loan origination fee is paid upfront when you take out a loan. If you’re wondering if origination fees are worth the cost, here’s what you should know.
Secure 2.0 Act will help Americans build emergency savings: Here's how
Beginning in 2024, sponsors of individual account plans can create "emergency savings accounts" that allow employees to make Roth after-tax contributions to special savings account within the retirement plan.
Beginning in 2024, sponsors of individual account plans can create "emergency savings accounts" that allow employees to make Roth after-tax contributions to special savings account within the retirement plan.
Secure 2.0 Act aims to revamp retirement savings system: What it means for you
The Secure 2.0 Act, which was been signed into law, may help Americans save more for retirement. Here’s what you need to know.
The Secure 2.0 Act, which was been signed into law, may help Americans save more for retirement. Here’s what you need to know.
Home prices gain value at slower pace in October: CoreLogic
U.S. home prices will continue to slow and possibly move into "negative territory" before climbing again next year, according to CoreLogic.
U.S. home prices will continue to slow and possibly move into "negative territory" before climbing again next year, according to CoreLogic.
Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
How to get a personal loan
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or to fund a large expense, here’s what you need to know.
If you’re wondering how to get a personal loan to consolidate debt or to fund a large expense, here’s what you need to know.
Tips for preparing for tax season
Personal finance expert George Kamel breaks down what you should know heading into tax season.
Personal finance expert George Kamel breaks down what you should know heading into tax season.