How to Get a Jump on 2023 Tax Season – Tips and Examples

No one wants to talk about their taxes on a beautiful summer day in the middle of August. But, believe it or not, there are some administrative things every taxpayer should be doing now and completing by the end of the year. Spending some time now collecting documents, updating withholdings, and maximizing deductions can mean… Continue reading How to Get a Jump on 2023 Tax Season – Tips and Examples

How to Withdraw From Retirement Funds Penalty-Free

Rule 72(t) refers to a section of the Internal Revenue Code that allows taxpayers to make early withdrawals from certain qualified retirement accounts—like a 401(k) or an individual retirement account (IRA)—without paying extra penalties. Retirement Daily’s Robert Powell caught up with Jeffrey Levine, CPA and tax pro from Buckingham Strategic Wealth Partners, to discuss everything… Continue reading How to Withdraw From Retirement Funds Penalty-Free

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) Review: Pushing Value

Back in 2020, Apple released the first-generation Apple Watch SE. A kind of Frankenstein’s monster in the best way that took parts from the then brand new Series 6 along with the previous generations, to create a more affordable wearable that still had all the elements of an Apple Watch. And for 2022, Apple’s  (AAPL)… Continue reading Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) Review: Pushing Value

How to navigate a ‘unreal’ rental market, and find an affordable place to live

Consider that move This is not the time to move because you don’t like the carpeting. Consider that once you vacate your unit, the rent on it will instantly go up. Samuels knows of a renter in her complex who gave up her dated unit to move in with her daughter in a rural area.… Continue reading How to navigate a ‘unreal’ rental market, and find an affordable place to live

The hidden costs of electric vehicles

Upfront costs The costs that Canadians are likely to think of first are those of the EV itself, along with charging costs. EVs are known to be pricier than their internal combustion engine counterparts. In some cases, it can be a difference of tens of thousands, says Wilkie Kam, portfolio manager and senior investment advisor… Continue reading The hidden costs of electric vehicles

The best side hustles for earning extra money with little time.

Teaching English online Estimated pay: $18-$28 per hour If you have teaching qualifications and experience, one of the best ways to earn some extra cash is to teach English online. There are a number of websites that will allow you to do this, but one of the most established and popular ones is VIPKID. VIPKID… Continue reading The best side hustles for earning extra money with little time.

Dying with zero. More Canadians gifting inheritance early and enjoying money now

Giving the younger generation a ‘hand up’ The pandemic has given families time to reflect on their finances, according to a report published by IG Wealth Management last year. The report suggests that lockdowns gave some people the opportunity to save more by cutting high-cost consumption spending such as travel and entertainment. What are they… Continue reading Dying with zero. More Canadians gifting inheritance early and enjoying money now

Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher After Terrible Tuesday | Kiplinger

Stock Market Today Energy was the best-performing sector as oil prices bounced, while real estate and materials stocks lagged.Stocks stabilized Wednesday after Tuesday’s hotter-than-expected inflation data sparked Wall Street’s worst selloff in over two years. Inflation remained in focus today with the early morning release of the producer price index (PPI) for August. Similar to… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Close Higher After Terrible Tuesday | Kiplinger