Personal Finance

Here are the best options for short-term savings in 2024, experts say

Barbara Terrio

Boy_anupong | Moment | Getty Images With interest rates in flux, you can lock in a higher yield for 2024 ...

What to do if you receive a gift you don’t want

Barbara Terrio

As a kid, you probably pouted about it or gave a cursory “thank you” before tearing into your next present. ...

Early retirement is changing — here’s what to consider, according to the experts

Barbara Terrio

Ascentxmedia | Istock | Getty Images But this has now changed, according to an IFS report on retirement trends in ...

IRS rejects 20,000 tax refund claims for employee retention credit

Barbara Terrio

The IRS is sending more than 20,000 rejection letters to taxpayers who wrongly claimed the employee retention credit, or ERC. ...

Here’s where to invest your cash to save on taxes in 2024

Barbara Terrio

Some of the largest money market funds are paying over 5%, and investors could see a higher tax bill in ...

Social Security benefits for workers who have pensions may be reduced

Barbara Terrio

Workers who earn both pensions and Social Security may have their benefits reduced based on current rules. That may come ...

Matthew Perry made millions in Friends residuals. What happens now

Carol Dennis

Matthew Perry was reportedly bringing in as much as $20 million a year in syndication income, thanks to “Friends.” Now, ...

Major U.S. cities where starter homes are still affordable

Barbara Terrio

As home prices continue to rise, a starter home in a major city might seem more like a myth than ...

62% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck amid inflation

Barbara Terrio

The number of Americans who say they are stretched too thin has shown no signs of improvement amid high prices ...

53-year-old early retiree shares 3 regrets from his 20s

Barbara Terrio

Alex Trias and his wife Noki bought an apartment in Lisbon, Portugal in 2015. Now retired, they live off their ...