Artificial intelligence “substantially reduces wage inequality while raising average wages by 21 percent,” according to a new working paper co-authored by an assistant professor at Stanford…
Dmitrii Marchenko/GettyImages Key takeaways With a Roth IRA, you contribute money without getting an up-front tax break (unlike a traditional IRA, which offers a tax deduction in the year you contribute). The tax break comes…
How Long Does Collections Stay on My Credit Report? Also keep in mind that just because a lender or agency loses the ability to pursue you legally for a debt, the debt doesn’t automatically disappear. The debt will remain on your credit reports for 6-7 years from the date of…
Andria Patino/Getty Images New York is one of the most expensive states to buy a home in the U.S., driven by high prices in New York City, Westchester and Long Island. As of Dec. 2025, the median home sales price has increased 3.6% from the year prior, according to Redfin,…
Tax season is fast approaching and several tax policy changes impacting older Americans will be in effect when seniors go to file their returns. The enactment of Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) last year revised a number of tax policies, including some provisions that the IRS is implementing for…
How Roth IRA gains are taxed depends on when and why you withdraw the money. You can typically withdraw growth inside a Roth IRA completely tax-free if you meet certain IRS rules. However, early withdrawals or non-qualified distributions may trigger income tax and even penalties. It can be extremely beneficial…
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There has been a lot of buzz in the news recently about President Trump’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates and what it could mean for people struggling with high balances. While this…
