Here’s how to maximize your 401(k) plan for 2025 with higher limits
Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty Images If you’re eager to save more for retirement, you could be overlooking ways to maximize your 401(k) plan, including key changes for 2025. Some 40% of Americans are behind on retirement planning and savings, according to a CNBC poll conducted by SurveyMonkey, which polled 6,657 U.S. adults in August. […]
How to invest $50,000 in 2025 for biggest returns with some risk
Investors looking to get the biggest returns without taking outsized risks have a few options for next year, according to pros on Wall Street. Market strategists expect stocks to move higher in 2025, but anticipate a turbulent year, according to the CNBC Market Strategist Survey released Dec. 13. The S & P 500 is projected […]
Crorepati Formula for Gen Z! How to start your journey to make your first crore in 2025
Making your first crore is a milestone many young earners dream of achieving. It might seem daunting, but with systematic investing, disciplined financial planning, and patience, this goal can become a reality. If you’re fresh out of college and starting your first job, seeking the right guidance is crucial. Let 2025 be the year you […]
Here’s how to pay for taxes on your Roth IRA conversion, advisors say
Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images More from FA Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories impacting the financial advisor business. When a Roth conversion is completed, you’ll owe regular income taxes on the converted balance, based on your current-year taxable income. Ideally, you’re “managing the tax bracket,” said CFP Jim Guarino, managing director at […]
How to ‘tariff-hedge’ your European portfolio, according to TS Lombard
As Europe faces the prospect of tariffs on its exports to the United States, TS Lombard has advised investors in the region on how to “tariff-hedge” their portfolios. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump warned ahead of his election win that he would introduce a blanket tariff of up to 20% on all imports . This week […]
How to invest with CDs
Investing in a certificate of deposit (CD) is one way to boost your savings. CDs generally grow interest with little-to-no risk, as long as they’re issued at either banks or credit unions that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), or the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), respectively. A CD is a timed […]
The inherent danger of parabolic stock moves and how to handle
People always ask me why I dislike parabolic moves. The answer is simple: When a stock rises significantly in a short period — resulting in a price chart that resembles the curve of a parabola — it goes down far faster than it can creep up, for whatever reason. Consider a parabolic move from a […]
2025-26 FAFSA will open on Dec. 1 — Here’s how to prepare
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid for 2025-26 will be available for all students and contributors on or before Dec. 1, the Education Department says. Typically, students have access to the coming academic year’s form in October, but this year’s delayed release follows a “phased rollout” meant to address reported issues from the 2024-25 […]
The stakes on tax policy are high as the election nears. Here’s how to prepare
Investors have a close eye on the Nov. 5 presidential election, but Congressional contests deserve attention — as they could shape tax policy and the next steps investors take to prepare. “Whatever happens with the election next week, it’s still going to take time for some significant tax law to come through,” said Stephen Bigge, […]
How to keep your portfolio steady in volatile times as the election approaches
The election is just a week away – and markets may be about to enter a rocky period – but investors can take a few steps to ensure their portfolios are ready to handle potential shocks. The S & P 500 is toting a 1.3% gain in October, but it’s up more than 22% in […]