Personal Finance News, Investing Advice, Business Forecasts (2024)

• The 50-30-20 Budget Rule: A Simple Way to Save MoneySaving
• States That Won’t Tax Your Powerball WinningsLottery Taxes
• Three Reasons I’m Bullish on Water, and You Should Be, Too
• Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: First Cut in Short-Term Rates Likely in JuneEconomic Forecasts
• Should a Donor-Advised Fund Be Part of Your Estate Plan?
• How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates

Investing

• Kiplinger's Earnings Calendar for This WeekstocksCheck out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.By Karee VenemaLast updated 21 March 24

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• The Reddit IPO Is Here: Should You Buy Reddit Stock?The Reddit IPO was red-hot with the social media stock soaring in Thursday's market debut.By Karee VenemaLast updated 21 March 24

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• Hot Upcoming IPOs to WatchThe most exciting upcoming IPOs include a celebrity clothing brand, an online marketplace and a healthcare billing platform.By Tom TaulliLast updated 21 March 24

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Personal Finance

• No, FTC People Will Never Ask You To Move, Transfer or Send MoneyScammers are using real names of FTC employees to trick consumers. Here’s what to know.By Joey SolitroPublished 21 March 24

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• Mercedes-Benz Recalls 116,000 Vehicles Over Fire RiskThe recall is due to concerns with a ground cable lug that could not be secured correctly, the NHTSA says.By Joey SolitroPublished 21 March 24

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• T-Mobile’s Free Year of MLB.TV Returns — If You Act FastCustomers need to use the T-Mobile Tuesdays App to claim the limited-time offer, which comes in time for MLB's opening day.By Joey SolitroPublished 21 March 24

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Taxes

• Non-Eligible HSA Expenses: When a Doctor’s Note Isn’t EnoughHealth SavingsIt's easy to get confused about whether diet products, gym memberships, and fitness trackers are HSA-eligible items.By Katelyn WashingtonLast updated 20 March 24

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• Utah Tax Cut Will Save Most Taxpayers $2 or Less per WeekState TaxA recent Utah tax cut slashed the income tax rate for 2024, but high earners are expected to benefit the most.By Katelyn WashingtonPublished 20 March 24

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• Mega Millions After Taxes: How Much Will the Winner Get?Lottery TaxesThe Mega Millions jackpot winner will take home much less than the advertised jackpot amount, thanks to taxes.By Katelyn WashingtonLast updated 20 March 24

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Kiplinger Advisor Collective

• Nine Common Wealth-Building Mistakes You Might Be MakingSmall mistakes can have a big impact over time.By Kiplinger Advisor CollectivePublished 13 March 24
• How Personal Finances and Lifestyle Are IntertwinedHere are a couple of things to keep in mind as you plan for your future and how to financially support it.By Justin DonaldPublished 8 March 24
• Financing Projects Without Jeopardizing Your Financial FutureFunding large purchases should be thoughtfully planned.By Mario HernandezPublished 7 March 24

Retirement

• Before You Claim Social Security, What’s Your Income Plan?If you’ll have multiple income streams in retirement, you’ll need to coordinate everything so you don’t end up paying taxes on your Social Security benefits.By Nick StahlPublished 22 March 24

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• Social Security Chief Testifies in Senate About Plans to Stop ‘Clawback Cruelty’Social Security plans to default to withholding 10% (not all) of the recipient's monthly benefits to recoup debt, SSA head says.By David Hilzenrath | KFF Health NewsPublished 21 March 24

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• In Gray Divorce, Two Financial Planning Yardsticks Are KeyWatching your budget helps you reduce unnecessary expenses, and keeping an eye on your net worth as it rebuilds can provide a psychological boost.By Andrew Hatherley, CDFA®, CRPC®Published 21 March 24

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Economic Forecasts

• Kiplinger's GDP Outlook: Economic Growth Is Slowing to NormalEconomic ForecastsThe economy’s quarterly growth rate will likely average 2.0% from now on.By David PayneLast updated 15 March 24

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• Kiplinger's Retail Outlook: February Sales Softer Than ExpectedEconomic ForecastsRetail sales rebounded only halfway from January’s snowstorm slowdown.By David PayneLast updated 15 March 24

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• A Spotlight on the Pacific States: The Kiplinger LetterThe Kiplinger LetterMost Pacific states are seeing good job growth in multiple sectors including tourism, hospitality, and construction.By David PaynePublished 13 March 24

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