Your Stock Market Crash Checklist: 10 Things to Do
A crash or steep correction is inevitable. Here's what you can do to be mentally and financially prepared when the next one occurs.
Why This Vanguard S&P 500 ETF Won't Help You Beat the Market
Could it still be a smart investment for you?
Worried About a Market Downturn? Buy This Forever Stock.
This company is far less volatile than the overall market -- and it has grown much more rapidly, too.
The Best Reason to Take Social Security Long Before Age 70
How confident do you feel betting on your own health?
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Federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits will end soon
AUSTIN, Texas -- Governor Greg Abbott today informed the U.S. Department of Labor that Texas will opt out of further federal unemployment compensation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective June 26, 2021. This includes the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from…
Interested in Sustainable Investing? Look Outside Your 401(k)
Investing in a greener planet and more equitable society sounds good on paper, but what does it mean in practice? Historically, adding sustainable investments to your portfolio was no easy…
Smart Money Podcast: Big Purchases and Overcoming Money Guilt
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion about how to use credit cards to cover big purchases.…
3 Stocks I Will "Never" Sell
If you really want to be a long term investor, you need to look for companies that have a good shot of surviving well into the future.
What To Do If You Are Audited
You've received a letter from the IRS regarding an audit. What is your plan? Assuming the fetal position? Heavy drinking? Fleeing the country? Spontaneous combustion? None of these actions is necessary. Simply stay calm and assess the situation objectively.
"Anybody of any income level can potentially get audited," says Betterment Head of Tax Eric Bronnenkant. He advises, "…that people prepare their taxes honestly and truthfully, and also be able to support what they put on their return in the event they get audited."
The letter you receive may be one of three types:
- Adjustment Letter – This notifies you of a change in your taxes owed, or the refund amount. In this case, it is generally from an obvious wrong number entry or miscalculation on your form. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 brought about many changes, so it is to be expected that more taxpayers will make these types of errors until they are familiar with the new tax ...
IRS Audits Fall to 11-Year Low
5 Tricks to Decide Where to Best Invest Your Money
Make sure you understand your investment objectives.
How to Plan an Eco-Friendly Remodel Without Overspending
When Cliff and Karen Tyllick set out to install solar panels on their Austin, Texas, home in 2012, their goal was to reduce their carbon footprint. The fact that they…
6 Signs You’re About to Overpay for Life Insurance
More than half of Americans overestimate the cost of life insurance, according to the 2021 Insurance Barometer Study by industry groups LIMRA and Life Happens. Among millennials, 44% think a…
Is The Market Crashing, or Is It Just My Portfolio? 3 Things to Know
Here's what you need to know about managing your investments during a downturn.
How Travel Insurance Helps With Little Mishaps
Travel insurance is a good safeguard against very serious trip problems like medical emergencies. But your travel insurance policy may also include benefits for little mishaps. “Travel insurance isn’t just for catastrophes. It can help with those annoying inconveniences that aren’t the end of the world but can slow the momentum of your travels,” says […]
How to Make Sure Stock Market Volatility Doesn't Tank Your Retirement Savings
A period of instability doesn't have to wreck your long-term plans. Here's what you can do to secure your savings when the stock market gets wild.
This Simple Trick Can Squeeze an Extra $600 Out of Social Security
It only takes 30 days to make a lasting change to your Social Security benefit.
