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Tax-free rollovers from 529 plans to Roth individual retirement accounts may be allowed in 2024

Lawmakers say new rules would rescue funds from tax penalties and promote more college savings. Others think the measure amounts to a tax break for wealthy.

2 years ago

New government funding package includes 'historic step forward' for pregnant workers, new mothers

Two amendments to provide additional protections for pregnant and breastfeeding women will make a huge difference for low-wage workers, one advocate says.

2 years ago

Families can make a tax-free rollover from 529 plans to Roth individual retirement accounts starting in 2024

Lawmakers say new rules would rescue funds from tax penalties and promote more college savings. Others think the measure amounts to a tax break for wealthy.

2 years ago

'Secure 2.0' clears Congress as part of omnibus appropriations bill, will bring more changes to U.S. retirement system

Both chambers of Congress have now approved an omnibus government-funding bill, which includes dozens of retirement-related provisions known as "Secure 2.0."

2 years ago

IRS delays tax reporting change for 1099-K on Venmo, Paypal business payments

Tax professionals and consumers are likely to cheer the delay, which means the pre-2022 threshold of $20,000 for more than 200 transactions applies for now.

2 years ago

How Learning About Coupon Shopping Can Help You Manage Your Money Better

Dec 23, 2022 Shopping with coupons is one of the best ways to save money on everyday items. It can help you stretch your budget and get more for less. Coupon shopping allows you to find the best deals available so that you can maximize your savings and still get quality products. In this blog


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2 years ago

Emergency savings provisions in Secure 2.0 may help shore up short- and long-term financial security, experts say

New retirement legislation will make it easier to set aside money for unexpected emergency expenses.

2 years ago

B.C. Government Temporarily Suspends Requests for Electricity Connetions from Crypto Miners

Today in BC | Canadian Press | Dec 21, 2022 18-month suspension to give province and BC Hydro time to engage with industry and First Nations The British Columbia government is temporarily suspending requests for electricity connections from cryptocurrency mining operations, saying the decision is aimed at preserving the power supply while supporting climate action


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2 years ago

Former FTX and Alameda Research Executives, Wang and Ellison Plead Guilty and are Cooperating with Police

The Verge | Richard Lawler and Elizabeth Lopatto | Dec 21, 2022 Former FTX co-founder Gary Wang and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison are facing up to 50 years and 110 years in prison, respectively. Caroline Ellison and Zixiao “Gary” Wang, two executives in Sam Bankman-Fried’s fallen crypto empire, have pleaded guilty to federal


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2 years ago

'Secure 2.0' would provide a limited federal 'match' on contributions for retirement savers with lower income

The provision would provide up to a 50% federal match on contributions to qualifying retirement accounts for people with income below set levels.

2 years ago

Here are 10 ways to avoid the early withdrawal penalty for individual retirement accounts

Savers can access individual retirement account funds before 59½ without a 10% penalty in some cases. But it's generally not a good idea to raid savings early.

2 years ago

Legal & Financial Tips to Help You Handle a Road Crash

Dec 22, 2022 No one expects to be involved in a car accident, but it happens more often than you think. It can be challenging to determine the next steps if you've been an unfortunate road crash victim. You must know your legal and financial rights when dealing with an automobile accident. This blog post


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2 years ago

'Young adults are particularly vulnerable to delinquencies' — 1 in 5 have debt in collections, new report finds

With little to no safety net, lower wages and shorter credit histories, young adults are struggling to manage high-interest debt, according to a new report.

2 years ago

As the cost of living skyrockets, nearly 1 in 3 adults rely on their parents for financial support

Amid sky-high inflation, many young adults see their parents as a financial safety net. Some live with their parents, and others get help with their bills.

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The 'Secure 2.0' retirement legislation leaves a 'huge problem untouched,' labor economist warns. How these changes could help

New legislation may help make it easier to automatically enroll workers in retirement plans. But to keep retirees out of poverty, more fixes are necessary.

2 years ago