What everyday taxpayers can learn from the Biden, Harris 2023 tax returns

[ad_1] President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris deliver remarks about healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 26, 2024. Peter Zay | Anadolu | Getty Images President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have released their annual tax returns, and there are lessons within for average Americans, according to tax experts. The … Read more

Who should pay for the first date? Dating coaches and a couples therapist weigh in

[ad_1] Janina Steinmetz | Digitalvision | Getty Images When it comes to dating etiquette, one question seems to inspire more anxiety than most: Who pays for the first date? Dating experts think there’s a clear answer for heterosexual couples. “The man should pay for the first date,” said Blaine Anderson, a dating coach for men. … Read more

Biden administration releases draft text of student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s what borrowers need to know

[ad_1] U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a new plan for federal student loan relief during a visit to Madison Area Technical College Truax Campus, in Madison, Wisconsin, U.S, April 8, 2024.  Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Biden administration on Tuesday released the draft text of its new student loan forgiveness proposal, which could reduce or … Read more

Why a $100,000 income no longer buys the American Dream in most places

[ad_1] The American Dream — which for many people involves some combination of owning a home, getting married, having kids and making enough after expenses to save for retirement and spend on leisure — is becoming increasingly expensive. “The benchmark of a six-figure salary used to be the gold standard income,” Sabrina Romanoff, a clinical … Read more

Americans think they need almost $1.5 million to retire. Experts say to focus on another number instead

[ad_1] Aleksandarnakic | E+ | Getty Images When it comes to retirement, Americans have a new number in mind — $1.46 million — for how much they think they will need to live comfortably, according to new research from Northwestern Mutual. That estimate is up 53% since 2020, when Americans said they would need $951,000, … Read more

IRS expects ‘a million returns’ every hour on Tax Day, commissioner says. What last-minute filers need to know

[ad_1] File by the deadline to avoid penalties, interest While April 15 is the federal deadline for most taxpayers, filers in Maine and Massachusetts have until April 17. There are also automatic extensions for some taxpayers impacted by natural disasters. But if you skip the tax filing deadline and owe a balance, you can expect … Read more

‘This is make or break’ — students are still waiting on financial aid days ahead of National College Decision Day

[ad_1] Few college admission cycles have been as hard on students as this one. National College Decision Day — the deadline most schools set to decide on a college — is just two weeks away. But many college hopefuls are still unsure of where they stand financially, as problems persist with the new Free Application for Federal Student … Read more

U.S. wage growth is cooling, but some jobs are still seeing relatively big annual raises

[ad_1] Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images Wage growth has cooled from its scorching pandemic-era pace. But there are still pockets of heat. Workers are getting relatively big annual raises in occupations like legal, dental, child care, cleaning and sanitation, and medical information, for example, according to a new analysis by job site Indeed. Nationally, … Read more

Kotak Mahindra Bank app, Net banking, UPI down? This is what the bank has to say

[ad_1] Many Kotak Mahindra Bank customers were unable to use the bank’s mobile app. Some of these customers took to social media to express their dissatisfaction. Addressing the customers’ concerns, Kotak Mahindra Bank said on social media platform, X, that its technical team is urgently addressing the matter, and a resolution can be expected shortly. … Read more