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

• How to Discuss Estate Planning with Your Family
• Nine Personal Finance Podcasts Worth Checking Out
• Deadline for Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Is This Week
• Single? This Is How Much You Have To Earn To Live Comfortably
• Is the Stock Market Open on Good Friday?
• How to Find Solar Eclipse Glasses for April 2024

Investing

• Best Stocks to Buy NowOur list of the best stocks to buy now reflect the lesson of the past few years: Be ready for anything.By Anne Kates SmithLast updated 26 March 24

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• SPACs 101: What Is a SPAC and How Does It Work?IPOsWhy the buzz around special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)? Here's everything you need to know about these "blank-check" firms.By Andrew PackerLast updated 26 March 24

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• Four Things to Know About Managing a Loved One’s FinancesFiguring out when it’s time and knowing how to talk about it are just the start. You also need info about estate plans, insurance and health care decisions.By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor RepresentativePublished 26 March 24

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Personal Finance

• Lawmakers: Nix Social Security Offsets For Seniors In Student Loan DefaultOffsetting Social Security benefits to pay for defaulted student loans can be devastating for some beneficiaries, lawmakers say.By Joey SolitroPublished 26 March 24

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• Great Deals on Family Friendly VacationsTravelThese budget and luxury family vacations will satisfy all three generations. We select the best camping, cruises, tropical adventures and more.By Emma PatchLast updated 26 March 24

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• Four Things to Know About Managing a Loved One’s FinancesFiguring out when it’s time and knowing how to talk about it are just the start. You also need info about estate plans, insurance and health care decisions.By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor RepresentativePublished 26 March 24

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Taxes

• California Tax Deadline Extension 2024: What You Need to KnowTax DeadlinesSome Californians had more time to file federal and state tax returns because of natural disasters.By Kelley R. TaylorLast updated 26 March 24

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• NYC Lawsuit Could Cause Property Tax HikesProperty TaxOne possible solution to a New York City property tax lawsuit is to increase tax rates on high-value property.By Katelyn WashingtonPublished 26 March 24

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• States With IRS Tax Deadline Extensions This YearTax DeadlinesThe IRS has extended tax deadlines in several states due to severe storms and natural disasters.By Katelyn WashingtonLast updated 26 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

• Four Things to Know About Managing a Loved One’s FinancesFiguring out when it’s time and knowing how to talk about it are just the start. You also need info about estate plans, insurance and health care decisions.By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor RepresentativePublished 26 March 24

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• HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown AvoidedWith passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.By Esther D’AmicoLast updated 25 March 24

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• What's Going on with Social Security — and How Concerned Should You Be?A comprehensive look at what's going on with Social Security.By David Cay JohnstonLast updated 25 March 24

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Economic Forecasts

• Kiplinger Interest Rates Outlook: First Cut in Short-Term Rates Likely in JuneEconomic ForecastsWaiting until the June 12 Federal Reserve policy meeting would let the Fed see three more months of inflation data.By David PayneLast updated 22 March 24

  Economic Forecasts

• Kiplinger’s Business Spending Outlook: Cautious for Now, Stronger LaterEconomic ForecastsBusinesses will invest more after the Federal Reserve signals it is going to start cutting interest rates.By David PayneLast updated 15 March 24

  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

  Economic Forecasts