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New Retirement Account Rules Make It Easier To Tap Savings Early For Emergencies

President Joe Biden is poised to sign a $1.7 trillion bill that amends rules related to so-called hardship distributions from 401(k) plans. The measures are tucked into “Secure 2.0,” a collection of retirement reforms attached to the overall legislative package, which will fund the federal government for the rest of the fiscal year through next September. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Spring Cleaning For Your Finances: CARES Act Provisions For Retirement Savings, Charitable Giving

The CARES Act includes provisions for things like retirement savings and charitable giving, and this Spring could be a good time to review your portfolio. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Will You Owe Taxes On Your 2020 Unemployment Checks?

Extemded unemployment benefits provided much-needed relief to 40 million people in 2020, But Americans could be facing hefty tax bills in April if they didn’t realize unemployment benefits are taxable by the federal government and by some states. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Taking A CARES Act Retirement Plan Withdrawal? Prepare For This Tax Surprise

Taking a CARES Act withdrawal might see like a solid move, especially if money is tight and your borrowing options are limited. But if you do decide to take money out of your retirement plan this year, you may wind up with a tax headache on your hands. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

7 Things To Know About The Senate Stimulus Proposal

While efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic's physical toll continues in research labs, lawmakers believed that tossing an extraordinary amount of cash at the problem early on would be the best solution to the United States' financial woes. Thus was born the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE

Tax Deadline Could Be Pushed Back Again

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin just reiterated that as things stand now, July 15 will still be the last day for Americans to file their taxes. However, his comments show that there are genuine concerns that the economy, personal finance, and the pandemic may require the government to adjust. CLICK ON THE HEADLINE FOR MORE