4 factors affect how much Social Security retirees receive in 2024
Adamkaz | E+ | Getty Images If you’re a retiree who relies on Social Security benefits for income, you will see some changes in 2024. You will get a benefit …
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Why employers can force out small 401(k) accounts when a worker leaves
Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty Images If you left behind a small 401(k) plan account at a former job, odds are your former employer has moved those funds out …
This strategy can help you meet your financial New Year’s resolutions
Young woman counting money. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc As the calendar turns to a new year, many Americans are vowing to change their money habits. To that point, 48% of …
Women face a retirement savings shortfall. Three ways to close the gap
What begins as a gender wage gap inevitably becomes a significant shortfall by retirement. In the U.S., women who work full time are typically paid about 80 cents for every …
Self-made millionaire’s tips for getting better with money
If you’re thinking about how you can get better with money next year, you’re not alone — especially if you’re a Gen Zer or millennial. A little over 75% of …
A major barrier to 529 plans goes away in 2024, thanks to Secure 2.0
Up until now, 529 savings plans were widely considered the best way to save for college. But there was always a major sticking point, according to financial experts and plan …
You can still lower your 2023 tax bill with these last-minute moves
The year-end is quickly approaching, but there’s still a chance to reduce your 2023 tax bill or boost your refund with some last-minute moves, experts say. Dec. 31 is the …
What to know about the Dec. 31 deadline
Tom Werner | Digitalvision | Getty Images As the calendar turns to a new year, you may be at risk for losing money if you have a flexible spending account. …
The best money advice I heard this year as a CNBC reporter
Jack Hollingsworth | Tetra Images | Getty Images As a personal finance reporter at CNBC, most days of the year, I’m at my desk talking to people about money. Although …
The U.S. avoided a recession in 2023. What’s the outlook for 2024?
Grocery items are offered for sale at a supermarket on August 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images Heading into 2023, the predictions were nearly unanimous: a …