Personal Finance
What's New with Taxes for 2023 - Blog
Tax articles recently included many on developments at the IRS and tax advice and planning for retirement. We also take a look at inflation’s impact on tax brackets for 2023 taxes, and changes to some states’ income taxes. But we begin the update with a timely article given all of the huge lottery drawings this summer. Lottery Winnings This might be a good hook during your tax unit—How much will a jackpot winner pay in taxes?
National Housing & Economic Forecast 2023 Mid-year Update: Despite Easing Home Prices, Costs Remain High
Realtor.com's midyear forecast and housing market predictions on key trends that will shape the remainder of the year. Home prices, market trends and more as we look toward the second half of 2023.
IRS: Average taxpayers 'should not be worried' about audits as agency grows | CNN Politics
The forthcoming overhaul of the Internal Revenue Service is intended to increase audits of the wealthy and big corporations while leaving audit rates on average households the same, according to a plan released by the agency Thursday.
Is a Home an Investment?
Many folks are often express thrilled when they sell their house for a higher price than what they initially paid for it. They think they made a big profit, but did they? were all of the cost factors considered. Buying or selling a home at the right time is crucial because real estate markets are cyclical. Frankly, much of this depends on luck. The housing market often experiences periods of rapid appreciation followed by periods of stagnation or depreciation. This significantly impacts how muc
How Much Apartment Space Does $1,500 Get You in 200 U.S. Cities?
Finding an apartment that’s just the right fit is every renter’s dream, whether we’re talking budget, lifestyle, or square footage. While some renters are willing to give up the extra room to live in a bustling city, many are turning to other cities and towns where they can get more apartment space for the money. So, […]
Question of the Day: By how much do college students overestimate what their starting salary will be? - Blog
To say there's a gap between expectation and reality might be a bit of an understatement. Answer: Around $50,000 Expectation: $103,880 Actual Average: $55,260 Questions: Did you have an estimate of how much you thought you’d make before you read these answers? If so, how did it compare to college students’ expectations and the actual average? When it comes to starting salaries, why do you think the expectations of college students and the actual average are so far apart?