Op-ed: Will high inflation hurt stock returns in the long run? Not really

Jackstar | Image Source | Getty Images With inflation exceeding 7% for the first time in 40 years and the recent inversion of the so-called yield curve, many investors are left wondering whether they should change their investment strategy. I don’t blame them. If we look at the data, it is clear that U.S. stocks…

Majority of crypto investors still aren’t ready to file their taxes, survey finds

George | Moment | Getty Images As the April 18 tax deadline approaches, most cryptocurrency investors still aren’t prepared to file, according to a survey from CoinTracker, a crypto portfolio tracking and tax software company. As of March 27, some 96% of digital currency investors hadn’t submitted their returns, the findings show, and 75% aren’t…

52% of women, ages 50 and up, say the economy isn’t working well for them. What that means for midterm elections

Supporters of former President Donald Trump and then-candidate President Joe Biden talk before a March 7, 2020 rally at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri. Kyle Rivas | Getty Images Women ages 50 and over are one of the largest, most reliable groups of voters. And going into this…

The myth about credit cards and credit scores that’s costing you

Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images There’s a pervasive myth about credit-card balances and credit scores — and it may be costing you money. Sixty-five percent of Americans think carrying a small balance on their credit card each month will improve their credit score, according to a recent Lending Tree survey. The share is…

Retirement savers could benefit from ‘Secure 2.0.’ But some parts of the proposed law need to be worked out

Itza Villavicencio Urbieta | Istock | Getty Images There’s a decent chance that Congress will pass a bill this year aimed at improving the U.S. retirement system — it just may look different from what cleared the House last week. Known as “Secure 2.0,” the Securing a Strong Retirement Act (H.R. 2954) was approved March…

10%? 15%? How to figure out if you’re saving the right amount for retirement

Simonkr | E+ | Getty Images For most Americans, reaching retirement with a large enough nest egg requires decades of planning, as well as consistent and adequate saving. Figuring out where to begin — or if you’re on the right track at any age — can be confusing and daunting. How much to save for…

‘There are so many ways to lose money.’ Advice for college athletes from former basketball player turned financial advisor

University of Arizona Wildcats guard Joe McLean plays defense against UCLA Bruins guard Kevin Dempsey during a Pacific-10 Conference game on Jan. 7, 1993. Ken Levine | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images Like many former NCAA college basketball players, Joe McLean had dreams of playing in the NBA. The 6’6″ forward played four years…

Op-ed: How to navigate financial misinformation in the digital age

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Social media platforms have impacted our lives in countless ways. They influence the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the places we go — and now, the investments we make. Retail investors, particularly younger ones, frequently turn to friends and strangers on social media for investing advice. Though…

Don’t play the ‘audit lottery.’ These are the top reasons why your tax return may be flagged by the IRS

Getty Images If you’re among the millions of Americans scrambling to meet the tax deadline, it’s critical to avoid errors that may flag your return or even trigger an IRS audit. The agency has processed more than 78.8 million returns as of March 25, the IRS reported Friday, including nearly 58 million refunds. But with…

These states have the highest and lowest tax burdens

Residents of New York state face the country’s highest tax burden, according to a new WalletHub study. Pictured, New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge. Gary Hershorn | Corbis News | Getty Images As this year’s tax deadline approaches, you may have a wildly different bill depending on where you live, according to a WalletHub report ranking…

79% of women investors are confident they’ll achieve their retirement goals, survey finds

Prathanchorruangsak | Istock | Getty Images For women who are investing, confidence generally runs high. It’s getting over the initial hump that appears to be the challenge. A full 79% of women investors in the U.S. say they are confident that they’ll achieve their retirement goals using their current investment approach, according to a survey…

The Great Resignation is still in full swing. Here’s what to know

A Now Hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant in Arlington, Virginia, on March 16, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images The pandemic-era trend known as the “Great Resignation” remains a prominent feature of the labor market, as favorable conditions lead workers to quit their jobs at near-record levels in search of better…