Survey: 44% of Americans Believe Their Finances Will Improve In 2025, An Increase Ffrom Previous Years

There’s at least one clear reason for 2025 financial optimism: Fewer Americans think inflation will impact them. Regardless of what’s anticipated, financial experts recommend “future-proofing” your finances, and the New Year is a great opportunity to get ahead.

25 Financial Moves To Consider Making Before December 31st

It’s worth focusing on practical financial strategies to consider before the end of the year. It will also help lay the groundwork for a financially successful year ahead.

Six Ways A Bad Credit Score Might Derail Your Retirement Plans

Preparing for a comfortable retirement goes far beyond contributing to a 401(k). You might encounter devastating surprises in retirement if you're currently ignoring the personal finance metric of maintaing a good credit score.

There’s Still Time To Max Out 401(k) Contributions For 2024 — But Some Investors Shouldn’t, Experts Say

For 2024, employees can defer up to $23,000 into their 401(k) plans. Experts say, however, even if you can afford to max out your plan, there are three things to consider first.

What If I Can’t Pay My Taxes? Five Ways To Manage Your Bill.

You have options for dealing with a tax bill you can’t pay. To minimize penalties and interest, you’ll need to take action before taxes are due. Pretending the problem doesn’t exist is far more expensive than dealing with it.

Seven Tips These Experts Recommend if You Fear Capital Gains Taxes

The gains you make on investments can help fund further investments, help you save for a project you’re taking on or even contribute to your retirement. Many people are nervous to invest though because of the potential capital gains taxes they’ll have to pay — or the taxes owed on any profit made on the sale of a particular investment. Financial and investment experts, however, say this fear shouldn’t keep you from investing and explain why as well as give their best advice.