This Week’s Must Read

Article origianlly posted to Bloomberg.com. Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit-card debt. Consumers typically pay down debt at the beginning of the year after spending big during the holidays. But balances held flat at about $986 billion in the first quarter of 2023, according to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New […]

Article originally posted to The Globe and Mail The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday to the highest level in 16 years. But the Fed also signaled that it may now pause the streak of 10 rate hikes that have made borrowing for consumers and businesses steadily more expensive.

Article originally posted to Forbes.com. With tax season in the rear view mirror, it’s a great time to give your finances a once-over. You’ve already gone through all your paperwork, you have a pretty clear picture of your money situation, and you’ve got a little time now that you’re no longer digging around for that

Article originally posted to Forbes.com. It’s the dreaded tax time, when we brace for the bad news of how many of our hard-earned dollars are going to the government. But going through the process of collecting all this financial information about the past year can be so much more than just tax prep. It can

Article originally posted to Barrons.com. Filing an extension on your taxes buys you more time to complete your return—but not to pay any taxes you might owe. This leads to a bit of a conundrum: How do you figure out your tax bill if you don’t do your taxes? The deadline for 2022 federal income

Article originally published on NPR.org. The Social Security program is expected to run short of cash to pay promised benefits in about ten years, while a key trust fund for Medicare will run out of funds by 2031, according to new forecasts issued Friday by trustees of both programs. The projections serve as an annual

Article originally published on: https://advisorstream.com A wide range of equity market outcomes lies ahead for the remainder of 2023, and flexibility will be paramount to navigate this volatility. The saying “when the facts change, I change my mind” has never been more important. There are several critical questions surrounding the market outlook: What are the

MARCH MADNESS is upon us. For those who don’t follow college b-ball or live on earth, the term describes the adrenaline-fueled excitement of the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament, which runs from March 14 to April 3 and the NCAA Women’s Basketball tournament that goes from March 15 to April 2. Arguably the single biggest show

With the 68-team tournament field revealed, how will the four regions shake out? Take a look at our latest bracketology to get a jump on your pool. Of course, you’ll first need a bracket. You can print one out here! Bracket tips? At your service ANALYSIS CAPSULES FOR EVERY REGION: West | South | Midwest |