How To File Your Taxes At The Last Minute
Tax season is now in full swing and millions of Americans are scrambling to file their taxes before the Apr. 15 deadline (or April 17 if you live in Maine or Massachusetts). A 2022 NBC News analysis of IRS data showed that on average about 29% of individual tax returns were received in the three […]
Are you overpaying your taxes for 2024? How to check
We may be in the middle of the 2023 tax season, but it’s not too early to check if you’re setting aside enough for next season’s filing. That’s because tax withholdings are estimates, which can end up being too much or too little money depending on your income and tax status, which may have changed since […]
How to check your Social Security benefit
Millions of Americans will file their taxes between now and April 15 — an annual practice in looking backward. For many, this time of year is the only time they take stock of things like their salary, tax withholding and annual contributions to retirement accounts. With all of that information top of mind, tax season […]
How to Check the Status of Your 2023 Tax Refund
The IRS phone lines can be very busy during the spring season and there’s still a lot of work to do to modernize the agency. If you’re waiting for your tax return to arrive, either through direct deposit to your bank or as a paper check, don’t file a second tax return or call the […]
How to Convert Paper Bonds to Electronic Bonds
From taking out a loan to investing in stocks and bonds, most money moves can be done online nowadays. If you’re like me and still have paper savings bonds, you can make your life easier and better protect your funds by converting them to electronic form. Traditionally issued in physical form, the U.S. Treasury offers […]
How to Bulletproof Your Tax Return – Your Money Briefing
This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. J.R. Whalen: Here’s Your Money Briefing for Wednesday, February 7th. I’m J.R. Whalen, for The Wall Street Journal. It’s that time of year to gather up all your paperwork and fill out your tax […]
What It Is, How To Detect and Prevent It
The phone rings and a recording says you owe the IRS back taxes and have to share your credit card number to settle the balance. Or it’s the bank, warning you that your account has been compromised. These are just two examples of “vishing,” or voice phishing, a popular scam that can take place over […]
Should you buy a new or used car? Here’s how to decide
When you’re shopping for a car, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to buy a new or used vehicle. It requires you to weigh numerous trade-offs and can easily become overwhelming. But CNBC Select breaks down the major pros and cons of either option so you can make the choice […]
How To Build Good Money Habits in 2024
New Year’s resolutions are easy. It usually goes like this: you make yourself a promise and forget about it by February. But if your 2024 resolution is to get better with money, forgetting about it might prove costly. It can be a monumental task to build healthy financial habits. Doing too much at the same […]
How To Save For Retirement Without A 401(k)
A 401(k) plan is a solid foundation for any retirement strategy. It comes with tax advantages and employers often match funds, helping to grow your nest egg faster. But not everyone can contribute to a 401(k): According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost a third (31%) of private-sector workers don’t have access to an […]