Janna Herron
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New York, NY, United States
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Retirement contribution limits for 2023 jump by record amount
The IRS released the maximum annual contributions to 401(k) and similar retirement accounts along with IRAs. → Read More
Mortgage rates retreat slightly but remain near 15-year highs
Mortgage rates retreated from their rapid ascent this week, but still remain near 15-year highs, stifling homebuyer demand. → Read More
Mortgage rates jump again, remain above 6%
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.29% from 6.02% last week, according to Freddie Mac. → Read More
Where should you stash your emergency cash when inflation is hot?
Savers face a problem: The dollars they sock away will still lose value because inflation is outpacing savings account returns. → Read More
Parents hid shocking $86k in debt from their daughter: 'Who's gonna take care of this?'
One woman reveals how her parents hid $86,000 in debt from her -- and how she helped them get back on track. → Read More
Adulting 101: Why the emotional side of financial security can be 'freaking awkward'
Like many young adults, Alexa Curtis had no formal education on personal finance, and racked up $30,000 in credit card debt as she launched her company. She talks with a financial expert about diving into the emotional side of her money problems. → Read More
Mortgage rates climb higher again
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 4.72% from 4.67% last week, according to Freddie Mac. → Read More
Home equity surges to record high in 2021
Tappable home equity jumped by $2.6 trillion to a total of $9.9 trillion in 2021. → Read More
Taxes 2022: The neediest Americans must wait longer for tax refunds
The IRS can’t issue tax refunds that are based partially or fully on the Earned Income Tax Credit until mid-February. → Read More
Expert: Folks ‘pushed out of the housing market’ are driving rents higher
A combination of factors has come together to create a surge in rental demand. → Read More
Tax refund timeline: Here's when to expect yours
A chart from CPA Practice Advisor can help you know when to expect your tax refund. → Read More
Mortgage rates hit highest point in 22 months
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 3.45% from 3.22% last week, according to Freddie Mac. → Read More
Taxes 2022: IRS watchdog is 'deeply concerned' as agency faces 'Kryptonite'
Last year’s tax-filing season was rife with problems and refund delays, according to a new report, and this year stands to be more of the same. → Read More
Tax-filing season begins Jan. 24, IRS says
That's the first day that the IRS will start accepting and processing 2021 federal tax returns. → Read More
Mortgage rates hit highest level since May 2020
The rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage jumped from 3.11% to 3.22% this week. → Read More
Here's how to prepare your finances for the Fed's expected rate hikes this year
The central bank last month signaled it would likely increase the fed funds rate three times this year to help combat rising inflation. → Read More
Child Tax Credit: Families get their last payment as its future remains uncertain
The IRS is delivering the last monthly Child Tax Credit payment Wednesday. → Read More
Are overdraft fees becoming a thing of the past?
A week after Capital One said it’s ditching overdraft fees next year, Chase followed up this week by further loosening its rules to help customers avoid the burdensome charges. → Read More
5 ways to get the most out of holiday shopping amid lackluster deals
If you thought Black Friday's deals looked a little less generous this year, you're not wrong, according to one expert. But that doesn't mean you can't be savvy with your shopping. → Read More
Retirement expert: 'There's never been more uncertainty than today'
Between the pandemic and inflation, Americans are facing very a volatile and uncertain landscape when planning for retirement, according to one expert. → Read More