6 Ways to Maximize Your 401(k) or IRA Plan Contributions

One of the best money moves you can make this year is maximizing contributions to your deductible or nondeductible retirement plan. Whether you’ve contributed all year or have yet to start, here are a few tips to get the most from tax-advantaged retirement plans. 1. Know your contribution limits. Try to contribute as much as the…

Incoming Splunk CEO says he’s ‘stepping in at a great time,’ hopes to be stabilizing force

The incoming CEO of Splunk, Gary Steele, told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday he hopes to be a “stabilizing force” for the company and its customers. Steele, whose appointment was announced two days ago, is set to take over the data-analytics software maker and join its board April 11. Splunk had been without a permanent…

China sets GDP target of ‘around 5.5%’ for 2022

Workers weld at a workshop of an automobile manufacturer in Qingzhou, East China’s Shandong Province, on March 1, 2022. Future Publishing | Future Publishing | Getty Images BEIJING — China is slated on Saturday to release its gross domestic product growth target for 2022, as an annual parliamentary meeting gets underway. Analysts widely expect the…

In most ‘good marriages,’ money ‘is split equally,’ financial advisor says: Here’s why

If you’re one of the record number of Americans getting married in 2022, you may have started to consider how you and your partner will handle your finances. “I try not to be too preachy, but in my experience working with couples, in most good marriages there is this feeling of, ‘We are completely in…

The IRS has sent nearly 30 million refunds. This is the average payment

Cabania | iStock | Getty Images Plus Despite ongoing challenges, the IRS has sent nearly 30 million tax refunds, worth about $103.2 billion, the agency reported Friday. While 29% of Americans worry about a smaller refund, according to a Bankrate survey, the average is currently $3,473 through Feb. 25, which is $658 larger than last…

Big February job growth for economy, but on Main Street it’s still a struggle to find workers

A “now hiring” sign is posted in the window of a restaurant in Los Angeles, California on January 28, 2022. Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty Images The latest nonfarm payroll report shows a labor market nearing a recovery to pre-pandemic levels, but small business owners across the U.S. say that finding and keeping…

‘The Batman’ tallies $21.6 million from Thursday night previews, on pace for $100 million weekend

In this article T Robert Pattinson stars in “The Batman.” Warner Bros. Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” has secured $21.6 million in Thursday previews and is on pace for domestic debut north of $100 million. Matt Reeves’ take on the Dark Knight has earned overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics and is one of the most anticipated…

GoodRx shares plunge 39% after revenue miss, weak forecast

In this article GDRX GoodRx signage on the outside of the Nasdaq on the day of its IPO, September 23, 2020. Source: GoodRx Shares of discount drug prescription service GoodRx dropped 39% on Tuesday to a record low after the company reported weaker-than-expected revenue and issued a disappointing forecast. GoodRx lets consumers search for the…

S&P Dow Jones is removing Russia stocks from indices, stripping country of emerging market status

An employee looks at a stock price index graph showing plunging stock prices on an electronic information screen at the headquarters of the Micex-RTS Moscow Exchange. Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images Index giant S&P Dow Jones Indices said Friday it is removing all stocks listed and/or domiciled in Russia from its benchmarks in…

New Jersey Gov. Murphy floats property tax relief for nearly 1.8 million homeowners, renters

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers a victory speech on Nov. 3, 2021, in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | Getty Images Property tax relief may soon be coming to New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed the ANCHOR property tax relief program, extending savings to nearly 1.8 million households, as part of…