Three Year-End Strategies That Can Cut Your 2025 Tax Bill
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
The rules for deductions on charitable donations are changing, but taxpayers who itemize can still benefit by acting before Dec. 31.
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Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
The rules for deductions on charitable donations are changing, but taxpayers who itemize can still benefit by acting before Dec. 31.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:45:00 GMT
Retirement savers should consider annuity fees and features, such as when payments start.
Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:00:00 GMT
They may not convince more people to have kids, but supporters say the accounts show the government is dedicating attention to children.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:28:00 GMT
The details of these IRAs for youngsters are becoming clearer.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:23:00 GMT
The donation will seed tax-deferred investment accounts for roughly 25 million American children.
Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT
If you’re left with a small balance, in some states you can ask for the change.
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:30:00 GMT
Revisions to rules for deducting state and local taxes and charitable donations will affect millions of affluent Americans.
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:15:00 GMT
The agency is delaying implementation of a provision of the new law that prevents workers in certain service businesses from claiming the deduction.
Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
Taxpayers can act now to make the most of an increase in state and local tax deductions when they file 2025 taxes in the spring.
Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT
Glen and Harriett Hager have done a lot of estate planning. But they want to get their finances set in case one of them becomes incapacitated.
Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:57:00 GMT
Inflation adjustments and the new tax law will combine to give taxpayers more relief.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT
A one-time transfer outperforms an equal-installments method in most tax situations, research finds.
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 14:51:00 GMT
As workers change jobs, more retirement accounts are being left behind.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT
Missteps can lead to higher taxes and penalties or missed opportunities to make use of your savings.
Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT
He increasingly felt like he was wasting his time as a lawyer. Now, he hopes he can continue practicing his new profession until he’s 70.
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:07:00 GMT
Workers will be able to put up to $24,500 into their 401(k)s and similar workplace retirement accounts in 2026, up $1,000 from this year, the IRS said.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:11:00 GMT
The company doesn’t share its consumer data with the traditional credit-reporting system.
Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:30:00 GMT
A settlement between Visa, Mastercard and merchants could usher in a new era of tiered pricing at the register.
Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:24:00 GMT
Buy now, pay later companies like Affirm are aiming to compete more closely with credit-card companies.
Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:30:00 GMT
The bank’s Strata Elite cardholders say they have been locked out of their accounts for weeks, unable to make purchases or redeem rewards that cost an annual $595 fee.
Tue, 07 Oct 2025 21:17:00 GMT
The data and technology company will offer its VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores for less than half of the price of FICO’s scores through the end of 2027.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Will West wants to get a master’s degree and then own a house within 10 years. A financial adviser weighs in.
Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT
I keep a tight rein on my spending throughout the year. But for my birthday, I focus on what I want, not just what I need.
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:21:00 GMT
A four-part podcast series that answers listeners’ questions about achieving their financial goals for 2025.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT
I can’t give something to everybody in my life. The trick is narrowing down the list—and keeping it all on budget.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT
As banks close branches, many are ditching a traditional service that they consider to be outdated.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:14:00 GMT
A mortgage this long would reduce a home buyer’s monthly payments, but the interest owed would be much higher.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at a 10-month low, homeowners with high-rate mortgages are starting to get excited about refinancing
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:08:00 GMT
Borrowers are still on the hook but might be able to pause payments.
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:00:00 GMT
Rents remain high, but not as high as mortgage payments.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:37:00 GMT
Millions can potentially save money by refinancing, but many are waiting for rates to drop further.
