Personal Finance

A concert at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre outside Denver. John P Kelly | The Image Bank Unreleased | Getty Images When Riley Cash, 31, of Denver, received his second vaccine shot earlier this month, the next big event on his agenda was a concert at nearby Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. The outdoor venue

President Joe Biden speaks during a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on April 28, 2021. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Some business owners may have breathed a sigh of relief when the White House released details of President Joe Biden’s tax plan. That’s because he indicated family owned businesses and farms

eric1513 | iStock | Getty Images Things are looking up for the 44 million Americans saddled with student loans. President Joe Biden has said he supports cancelling $10,000 in student loans per borrower. Facing pressure from other Democrats, progressives and borrowers, Biden has also now asked his education secretary to prepare a memo on his

Paying for college was a problem even before the Covid pandemic. Now, with families under increased financial strain and a higher education more expensive than ever, some parents of college-bound students have reached a breaking point. Most have to borrow to pay for much of the cost of their degree. That has already propelled student loan

President Joe Biden addresses a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, U.S. April 28, 2021. Melina Mara | Reuters President Joe Biden has unveiled a plan for higher taxes on inherited homes to help fund the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan. The proposal would tax inherited property gains at death,

FatCamera | E+ | Getty Images A temporary federal policy aimed at making health insurance more affordable for tens of millions of Americans could become permanent. Under President Joe Biden’s $1.8 trillion plan to help families and children, which he will propose to Congress on Wednesday night, he would permanently extend recently expanded premium subsidies

President Joe Biden speaks in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Leigh Vogel | Bloomberg | Getty Images President Joe Biden will formally unveil his new tax plan during his first presidential address on Wednesday that includes a key campaign promise — no one making $400,000 or less

Al Drago | Getty Images President Joe Biden is expected to pitch a higher capital gains tax this week to raise funds for his economic agenda. But the policy would lose the U.S. billions in revenue if it doesn’t also scrap a tax break for heirs, according to a new analysis. Eliminating that tax break

FatCamera Retirees concerned about inflation eroding the value of their money may want to consider hedging against the possibility. Treasury inflation-protected securities, or TIPS, could be an appropriate option.  Like typical Treasury bonds, TIPS are issued and backed by the U.S. government. However, they operate a bit differently. And depending on how you use them,

In this article CSGH Narisara Nami | Moment | Getty Images Young investors are piling into stocks. Yet before you follow their lead, there are several things you should do first. Otherwise, you could get burned. “Sometimes the shiny object or the stock that is being flashed around the screen or talked about on Twitter

In this article IRSA3-AR Audrey Saracco / EyeEm If you’re still waiting on your $1,400 stimulus check, it could be in the mail. The government announced last week it had sent a sixth batch of stimulus checks. This time, that included more paper checks than direct deposit payments. Of the 2 million checks that were

Real estate agents Rosa Arrigo, center, and Elisa Rosen, right, work an open house in West Hempstead, New York on April 18, 2021. Newsday LLC | Newsday | Getty Images In this red-hot real estate market, it’s tough for buyers to land a deal. Supply is low, which is pushing prices higher. The median price

In this article .COVID19 It is increasingly likely that students returning to college campuses in the fall will be required to get the Covid-19 vaccine. In just the last few days, California State University and the University of California announced that all students, staff and faculty who plan to be on campus must be vaccinated

In this article APO HIG ALL mdphoto16 | E+ | Getty Images Private equity firms are buying up insurers — and the policies they hold — at a feverish pace. Some groups, namely financial advisors, fear the trend may be bad for consumers who own annuity and life insurance contracts. Critics are concerned the buyers

Marcos Osorio / 500px | 500Px Plus | Getty Images The Travel Corporation, which owns and operates 40 travel brands — including guided vacation companies, hotels and transportation providers — has announced a five-step Climate Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and continue existing efforts to achieve its corporate sustainability goals. The plan,

fotostorm If you’re missing one or more stimulus check payments, there is still time to claim the money. But the deadline is fast approaching. The IRS is urging individuals who still have not received their stimulus checks, or received less than they anticipated, to file a federal tax return to claim it. This year, the

Al Drago | Getty Images President Joe Biden is expected to propose doubling the tax rate wealthy Americans pay on investment returns when they sell stocks and other assets. But investors shouldn’t necessarily rush for the exits, according to financial experts. Under Biden’s proposal, the federal capital-gains tax rate would be as high as 43.4%

chanakon laorob | iStock | Getty Images Student debt can impact so many aspects of a person’s life, from the careers they pursue to if and when they’re able to purchase a home. So it’s no wonder that a lot of people feel stuck in limbo as President Joe Biden and other elected officials debate

Mint Images – Tim Robbins Repealing the $10,000 state and local tax deduction cap is likely to have uneven results for Americans. In fact, Black families are 42% less likely and Hispanic families are 33% less likely than white ones to see a tax break from a SALT cap repeal, according to a recent analysis

Jamie Grill | Getty Images The IRS may start issuing monthly payments of the enhanced child tax credit as soon as July. But some recipients may have to pay back a portion of those funds at tax time next year. The American Rescue Plan directed the federal government to issue advance payments of the child

The coronavirus crisis has put college affordability into focus like never before. This year, because of the pandemic, the price of higher education is an even bigger consideration among students and parents. However, at the same time, the cost a four-year college or university has never been higher. Tuition and fees, alone, reached $10,560 for in-state students at four-year

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., walks down the House steps at the Capitol. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Repealing the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions, known as SALT, could be paid for by increased IRS audits, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., says. Making sure that so-called tax cheats pay their

fotostorm As more people get Covid-19 vaccinations and the U.S. reopens, people may be wondering what they should do to get on track with their money during an economic recovery. There are signs that the economy is about to take off. Businesses across the U.S. are reopening as states loosen virus-related restrictions, and employers are

urbazon | E+ | Getty Images If you haven’t received your $1,400 stimulus check, you may still be eligible for the money. About 159 million stimulus payments have been sent since Congress authorized a third round of stimulus checks in March. Those payments total more than $376 billion. They include up to $1,400 per adult,

Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Millions of Americans have received some form of financial support from the government to help them get through the Covid-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has prompted the federal government to send three sets of stimulus checks, increase federal unemployment benefits and extend the duration and eligibility of those benefits,

The government’s stimulus response to the pandemic may accelerate the trend of companies offering student loan assistance as a benefit. Mark Chilton | iStock | Getty Images Phyllis Wintter has had student debt for more than 30 years. At 67, she still owes around $48,000. Now she hopes that change could be coming, and that

In this article PWC Pekic | E+ | Getty Images There’s a shift happening in corporate America. The coronavirus pandemic, which resulted in mass layoffs and reduced salaries and work hours, has left millions of people financially stressed. Employers are starting to respond. “The role of employers has really evolved,” said Julia Lamm, a New

Matthew Turner (on the right) and his husband, Gerard. Photo: Matthew Turner Since Matthew Turner was laid off in October, he estimates he’s applied to close to 600 jobs, with no luck. Nearly as difficult has been his hunt for rental assistance. Turner’s contacted many local organizations in North Carolina where he lives, but has

Getty Images With the end of tax-filing season swiftly approaching, people who worked in multiple states last year due to Covid may be wondering — where do I owe taxes? The answer might not be simple. Between March 2020 and October 2020, nearly 9 million Americans relocated, according to research from the National Association of

Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty Images It’s a challenging time to be a car buyer. High consumer demand coupled with a manufacturing shortage of microchips — key parts needed for today’s autos to operate — have pinched new-car inventory at dealerships across the country. And with drivers seeking affordable options for hitting the open