Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates move lower.

In our view, 2024 could extend the trend of rewarding years for investors in direct lending strategies. High interest rates in 2023 cooled deal activity, which had hit record levels in 2021 and 2022.

Real rate of return adjusts for inflation, providing a true growth measure. S&P 500's real rate is 7.9%, versus a nominal 11.8%, due to inflation. Using real rates in retirement planning ensures ...

There are a lot of ways to receive a tax refund, but the fastest way by far is electronically, the IRS says. Every year, tax refunds provide a windfall for millions of Americans. It's the biggest ...

Tax filing season is underway and so is the search for free options to file for your refund, such as IRS Direct File … or not, since Elon Musk said he deleted the program earlier this week. Here's ...

If you're feeling squeezed for cash and you're due a tax refund, the IRS has good news for you. First, the average refund so far this year is 38% bigger than last year and second, most people (90%) ...

You've already filed your tax return for 2023. You have a refund coming. You want to know where it is. There are a lot of ways to receive a tax refund, but the fastest by far is electronically, the ...

It’s back to regular IRS deadlines for California taxpayers this year, but with a new tool for many low- and moderate-income households: a service that will prepare and file their tax returns online ...