More posts by Christopher Smith
As a country, the United States stinks at saving money. However, we collectively got our act together not long after…
It's possible that we're headed for a recession in the United States right now. However, that may not mean what…
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If you're a saver, you've been punished for years with terrible interest rates on your savings account, CDs or money…
Now that Americans have survived the most recent Tax Day, millions of people will be waiting months for the IRS…
Prior to 2020, passing wealth from generation to generation through an IRA was a viable strategy. A family could take…
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Did you know you can put aside thousands of dollars toward retirement each year through a spousal IRA even if…
Are you tired of overpaying for prescription medications? Do you want transparent pricing and to avoid dealing with insurance? Mark…
Inflation in the United States reached a 40-year high in February as consumer prices surged 7.9% year-over-year. The New York…
Earning interest on loans and charging fees for things such as overdrafts aren't the only way that banks make money.…
What's one of the first things on your mind after you submit your tax return each year? I've got a…
Let's say you're making a major purchase in the future. Perhaps you're buying a house, a car, paying for college…
Having money beyond your day-to-day needs is great. It means that you can save and invest. It also means that…
Should you pay down your mortgage beyond the minimum or invest instead? If you're among the 85 million American individuals…
It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…
Money expert Clark Howard radiates enthusiasm whenever he talks about Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s as retirement options. "I have…
Should you pay for a vehicle in cash or take advantage of low-interest financing to invest your money and out-earn…
Your credit score can be different at each of the major credit burueas: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Though it defies…
Being able to dispute a charge is a key component of using a credit card. It's comforting to know that…
If you want to access your Internal Revenue Service (IRS) account online, soon you'll have to verify your identity through…
If you're a fan of human interest stories, you've probably seen articless about celebrities leaving an enormous tip. And if…
Saving for your retirement through one of the tax-advantaged tools available in the United States offers you a major financial…
There's still time to contribute to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for 2021. The tax year ended on Dec. 31,…
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on people who underreport earnings received through digital payment apps such as PayPal,…
Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab are massively popular investment companies. Money expert Clark Howard recommends all three. If you’re deciding which…
Most Vanguard reviews focus on the firm's bread and butter: its low-cost index funds. The Vanguard Group is not a…
The best investment companies are good fits for almost every investor, whether you’re a beginner or you’re making exotic trades.…
Now that 2021 is over, you may be starting to think about your tax return which is due on April…
Someone who listens to money expert Clark Howard's podcast recently asked a question about early retirement. Her husband, older than…
