You’ll be able to submit your federal tax return in a few weeks. Even if you hate tax season, now is a wonderful time to plan yourself so that the…
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My nightmarish landlord is ruining my reputation across town
Pay Dirt is Slate’s money advice column. Have a question? Send it to Lillian, Athena, and Elizabeth here. (It’s anonymous!) Dear Pay Dirt, My partner and I moved into an apartment last year…
10 pearls of wisdom for investors
THERE’S a lot of investment guidance out there. Too much can be overwhelming. So, how can you cut through the noise and find what you need? To help you out,…
Doing a Roth Rollover? Beware the 5-Year Rule
The Roth IRA has been called “the Swiss Army knife” of personal finance because of its flexibility and the tax-free status of its earnings. That’s the reason so many retiring…
New 401(k), IRA rules make it easier to tap savings for emergencies
Catherine Mcqueen | Moment | Getty Images It will soon be easier for cash-strapped Americans to tap their retirement savings for emergency expenses. President Joe Biden is poised to sign…
‘Isn’t Personal Finance Pretty Simple?!’
I’m at a party and someone asks me about The Best Interest. I give my usual answer above loving to write about personal finance and investing, and a third…
Crypto can help teach children about personal finance
Being financially literate means understanding how skills like money management, budgeting, and investing can be used to make effective financial decisions. The sooner these skills are adopted in life, the…
Use Mindfulness To Take Your Finances To The Next Level In The New Year
Happy New Year 2023 with silhouette of woman practicing yoga at sunset getty The term mindfulness refers to the ability to be fully in the present moment. If you approach…
11 personal finance changes to plan for in 2023
Unlike the weather, there are some things we can be certain of when it comes to your finances in 2023. After the government announced some “difficult decisions” in its Autumn…