How Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ could affect your Giving Tuesday tax break

How Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ could affect your Giving Tuesday tax break

Yellow Dog Productions | The Image Bank | Getty Images If you plan to donate money on Giving Tuesday, you could score a tax break. But recent changes enacted via President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” could affect your savings, financial experts say.    Some 36.1 million U.S. adults participated in Giving Tuesday for 2024, with … Read more

That ‘free’ money in your 401(k) may not belong to you just yet

That ‘free’ money in your 401(k) may not belong to you just yet

Many people saving in 401(k) accounts get a company match from their employer. But that money may not yet belong to them. A person may have to remain employed with a company for up to six years — nearly twice as long as the typical private-sector worker stays in a job — to take full … Read more

As health insurance costs climb, how to make the most of medical spending before year’s end

As health insurance costs climb, how to make the most of medical spending before year’s end

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images As health-care costs continue to climb, you may want to make sure you’re not leaving valuable tax breaks or pre-tax dollars on the table this year. Rising premiums, steeper deductibles and higher out-of-pocket maximums have put more pressure on household budgets, making year-end planning important, experts say. Among … Read more