There’s no one-size-fits-all number in your bank or investment account that means you’ve achieved this stability, but $100,000 is a good amount to aim for. For most people, it’s not anywhere near enough to retire on, but accumulating that much cash is usually a sign that something’s going right with your finances. If you think you can reach financial stability with a smaller amount, that's great. The fundamentals of how to save money will remain pretty much the same.
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One of the basic rules of financial responsibility is staying on top of your accounts. But with your 401(k) account, a certain amount of ignorance is bliss. We spoke to a behavioral economist about why checking this retirement account too often can cause harmful consequences.
Why checking your 401(k) balance can derail your retirement planning
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Having to pick between “married filing jointly” and “married filing separately” may feel like a relationship test, and while fling jointly usually means you’ll owe less in taxes as a couple, there are some cases where it’s best to keep your returns separate.
When married filing separately is the right choice
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JetBlue is the first major U.S. carrier to implement peak pricing on baggage, but there are still ways to avoid the added costs.
JetBlue introduces peak pricing to baggage fees
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If you’re a freelancer, a small business owner, or anyone else who earns non-wage income, then tax time likely comes more than once a year. And even if you earn all your taxable income through wages, you still might have to make quarterly payments under certain circumstances.
What are quarterly tax payments — and do you need to pay?
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Living in a state with no income tax means that less money comes out of your paycheck each month, and come tax season you only have to submit a federal return, but there are trade-offs.
Living in these 9 states means you don't pay income tax, but here's what to watch out for
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The 401(k) and IRA contribution maximums increased for 2024, which means Americans can contribute even more to their nest eggs.
Here are the 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2024
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The average American has $104,215 of debt, according to credit bureau Experian, but the average net worth is $1,063,700.
Here's the average net worth of Americans ages 35 to 44
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Twenty-three percent of those who will owe money to the IRS said they’ll have to take on debt to settle their balance, according to a new survey from Intuit Credit Karma.
A quarter of taxpayers expect to owe the IRS — how to avoid going into debt to pay your taxes
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At least one rate cut is likely coming in 2024. Here's what to do before that happens.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady — here are 3 money moves to make before cuts happen
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