Amid arguably the worst year to apply for financial aid, some colleges are implementing new strategies to entice students wary of the high cost. Vanderbilt University announced it is expanding Opportunity Vanderbilt to include full-tuition scholarships to students of families with an annual income of $150,000 or less. Meanwhile, Dartmouth also said it is nearly … Read more
Taxes aren’t enjoyable for people of any age, but they can be particularly stressful for younger generations, many of whom may have never filed before. In fact, 1 in 4 Gen Z taxpayers said they’ll need a therapist to deal with the stress of tax-filing season, according to a recent Cash App Taxes survey. Additionally, … Read more
If you’ve got nothing saved for retirement, you’re not alone. Nearly 30% of Americans have $0 saved for retirement, per recent data from personal finance website GOBankingRates. Another 33% have less than $50,000 saved. If you fall into either category and you’re approaching retirement age, it may be time to start preparing to live on … Read more
A grim outlook for NSW renters has been revealed by experts, who have said the current competitive and record-breaking rental market may not ease for at least another year. Paul Ryan from PropTrack said while demand for housing in NSW has always been very strong, it has skyrocketed in the past years since the COVID … Read more
Your 30s are a decade often marked by big financial steps, from buying your first home to switching jobs to saving for future children. With more working years under your belt, you’re likely making more money than you did in your 20s — but it can still be confusing to know exactly what you should … Read more
A majority of Americans, 95%, said they plan to look for a new job this year, according to a January 2024 survey by job site Monster. Money is a big reason, with 45% of workers saying they need a higher income. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that job switchers increase their salaries more quickly, on average, than … Read more
My wife and I never gave pet insurance much thought — until we were told our cat Wally needed surgery that would cost nearly $3,000. Until then, we had dismissed a pet insurance policy as an unnecessary expense since the premiums and deductibles exceeded the typical annual vet costs we paid out of pocket. Apparently, … Read more
New cars today are loaded with high-tech features for car shoppers, from their own operating systems to navigation and remote unlock. But with those advancements come questions about driver privacy, said Ivan Drury, the director of insights at Edmunds, a car site. “As much advancement as we have when it comes to new features, many … Read more
This spring, you’re likely to read about how to “deep clean” your finances or “tidy up” your portfolio. But doing actual spring cleaning is a good financial move in and of itself. After all, how many times have you lost a bill in pile of papers that built up on your desk? Or had to … Read more
Drakula & Co. | Moment | Getty Images More from Smart Tax Planning: Here’s a look at more tax-planning news. 1. Get an ‘immediate deduction’ from your IRA One of the first options is a pretax individual retirement account contribution, according to Mark Steber, chief tax information officer at Jackson Hewitt. “They’re still very popular … Read more
