My RMDs will be $100,000 or more. What can I do now to lower my taxable income - before it's too late?
I realize that when I need to start taking my RMDs, I will be pulling out more than $100,000 a year, which will significantly boost me into a higher tax bracket. The remaining $1 million or so of ...
The Social Security Fairness Act is a terrible piece of legislation - here's how to fix the problem
The Social Security Fairness Act, signed by then-President Biden on Jan. 5, is a terrible piece of legislation.
Is this marriage for love - or money? 'I always recommend a prenup.'
"It's hard to overcome a client's enamored passion," said Lili Vasileff, a certified financial planner in Greenwich, Conn. "Time might prove you right [that the marriage was a mistake], but by that ...
Americans spend $900 billion a year on goods from Mexico and Canada. Tariffs could affect these prices the most.
Americans spend $900 billion a year on goods from Mexico and Canada. Tariffs could affect these prices the most. Trump threatens 25% tariffs as U.S. seeks better trade terms with neighbors to the ...
How the stock market's January seasonal trade can help you hit your targets
Roll any option that becomes at least 8 points in the money.
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Stocks are pricey, but these overlooked sectors may be your best bet
The P/E ratio measures a company's stock price relative to its earnings per share. A high P/E suggests that a stock has become expensive compared to its earnings - a crucial fundamental for a company ...
'We are shocked and upset': My mother died and her second husband said he now owns everything. Is this true?
My mother remarried in 2000 to a man that we didn't really care for. My husband and I tolerated him, but overall we never got close to him. Both had children from prior marriages. They had no children ...
With 'DOGE,' Elon Musk could face a task tougher than rocket science
Jennifer Pahlka, who helped found the U.S. Digital Service in 2013, told MarketWatch in an interview that it's likely the hard realities of government reform are setting in for Musk, who will face ...
Will Trump's tough stance on remote work drag everyone else back to the office? Don't bet on it.
In his first day back on the job, President Donald Trump officially joined a fight that some bosses are picking to end remote work and get their staff back in the office five days a week. But Trump's ...
Netflix's live-sports strategy is paying off. But its next play might surprise you.
The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match that aired live on Netflix in November was the most streamed global sporting event ever, reaching 108 million viewers, the streaming service said. And 65 million ...
Why 2024 was arguably the toughest year for home buyers and sellers in 30 years
U.S. existing-home sales fell in 2024 to the lowest level in 30 years, as high mortgage rates and low housing inventory weighed on home-buying activity.