Wealth

Signage outside the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A group of bipartisan lawmakers is pressing the IRS for answers on lingering issues amid a backlog of millions of unprocessed returns. Sens. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., members of the Senate Finance Committee overseeing the

Anchiy | E+ | Getty Images There’s been a wave of state-level tax cuts spurred by budget surpluses, and more breaks may be coming, according to policy experts. “States have a lot of revenue on hand and they are looking to return it to taxpayers,” said Katherine Loughead, senior policy analyst at the Tax Foundation.

Chuyn | Istock | Getty Images The business of selling citizenships to the world’s wealthy has grown into a $20 billion industry. Now “golden passport” programs are under fire as a result of the crackdown on Russian oligarchs. Russian billionaires have been among the world’s largest buyers of multiple citizenships, using alternate passports to help

Her virtual tours around Kyiv normally attract between 30 and 100 people.   But more than 1,800 tuned in to Olga Dudakova’s livestreamed tours in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The first tour was scheduled with only a few hours’ notice, she said. “It was totally unprepared,” she said. “I didn’t have a plan …

A plane, according to Swiss media reports believed to be used in the past by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, is pictured on the grounds of EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg near Mulhouse, France, March 9, 2022. Arnd Wiegmann | Reuters LONDON — The U.K. said on Wednesday it had impounded a private jet connected to Russian

High gas prices at stations in Garden Grove, California, on Monday, March 7, 2022. Jeff Gritchen | Medianews Group | Getty Images Inflation has continued to increase amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict and ongoing supply chain issues. But certain retirees may not feel the brunt of rising costs, financial experts say. Annual inflation rose by 7.9%

South Korean photographer Sang-kyu Gil has visited the Philippines around 10 times. Drawn by the beautiful scenery and affordable prices, the 42-year-old usually spends seven to 10 days in the country. That costs him around $400 — less than half the amount he expects to spend on a similar trip within his home country. His

Doug Langley clears the combine harvester’s head from weed before he starts harvesting, during the wheat harvest in Shelbyville, Kentucky, June 29, 2021. Amira Karaoud | Reuters Many rural Americans may have stronger finances than urban dwellers, but their wealth may lack diversification, jeopardizing a more secure retirement.   That’s according to a report from the

The seized Lady M superyacht, owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, at the port in Imperia, Italy, on Monday, March 7, 2022. Giuliano Berti | Bloomberg | Getty Images European governments that seized the yachts and villas of Russian oligarchs now face a more difficult question: What to do with them? The sanctions against Russian

When asked how everyday investors should go about choosing individual stocks to add to their portfolios, financial professionals respond pretty much in unison: Do your own research. But if you have a full-time job that doesn’t involve looking at stock charts, analyzing investments can get overwhelming. More from Grow:You may have a ‘big edge over

DusanManic | iStock | Getty Images When it comes to handling money, couples have a choice: combine all of their accounts, keep them entirely separate or strive for something in between. But what is normal? About 43% of couples who are married, in a civil partnership or living together have joint assets, according to a

kali9 | E+ | Getty Images You may want to consider some financial issues before walking down the aisle again. When it comes to tackling those financial issues around remarriage, financial advisors recommend couples look at the past — for example, how each person handled finances, and their pre-marital liabilities and assets — the present

A file photo dated September 10, 2018 shows mega yacht named “Dilbar” belonging to Uzbek-born Russian business-magnate Alisher Usmanov as it refuels by a tanker in Mugla, Turkiye. Germany seizes Russian billionaire Usmanov’s yacht at Port of Hamburg. Sabri Kesen | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images At least two superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs have

The rear of the home opens to a massive lawn framed by a moat-like water feature and a 400 ft. running track just below it. Marc Angeles A 105,000-square-foot Los Angeles mega-mansion that was listed for $295 million sold at a bankruptcy auction for $141 million, ending a 10-year-saga of soaring debt and failed dreams.

Italy is home to some of the world’s most famous cities, art, wine and beaches. Think Florence, Rome and Venice with their abundant Renaissance architecture and well-known galleries, Tuscany with its globally-renowned vineyards and the glamorous Amalfi coast with its see-and-be-seen vibe. While these places are an obvious draw for travelers, Italians themselves prefer to

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers a victory speech on Nov. 3, 2021, in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez | Getty Images Property tax relief may soon be coming to New Jersey. Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed the ANCHOR property tax relief program, extending savings to nearly 1.8 million households, as part of

Cabania | iStock | Getty Images Plus Despite ongoing challenges, the IRS has sent nearly 30 million tax refunds, worth about $103.2 billion, the agency reported Friday. While 29% of Americans worry about a smaller refund, according to a Bankrate survey, the average is currently $3,473 through Feb. 25, which is $658 larger than last

If you’re one of the record number of Americans getting married in 2022, you may have started to consider how you and your partner will handle your finances. “I try not to be too preachy, but in my experience working with couples, in most good marriages there is this feeling of, ‘We are completely in

Russian billionaire and businessman Alisher Usmanov arrives to the openings of new monument to former Russian Prime Minister Yegeny Primakov at Smolenskaya Square inin Central Moscow, Russia, October,29,2019. Politician and diplomat Yegeny Primakov died in 2015. Mikhail Svetlov | Getty Images Russia’s top billionaires have lost over $80 billion in wealth in recent weeks, with

Pascal Broze | Getty Images One of the pain points of early retirement is limited access to your nest egg before age 59½ without incurring a 10% penalty. While a new IRS rule makes it easier to tap more penalty-free money, you still need to weigh your options, financial experts say. Generally, early pre-tax 401(k)

If you’re in the market for a new car, one of the biggest decisions you’ll need to make is whether to lease or buy. Though there are a number of factors to weigh when making your choice, Kevin O’Leary, O’Shares ETFs chairman and judge on CNBC’s “Money Court,” says the first thing you should consider

Alfa Group Supervisory Board Chairman Mikhail Fridman attends the 2017 Atlases Russian Business Forum at the Crocus City Hall. Artyom Geodakyan | Tass | Getty Images As Europe and the U.S. ratchet up sanctions on the yachts and mansions of Russia’s oligarch elite, some of Vladimir Putin’s ultra-wealthy inner circle have begun speaking out against

Getty Images Your filing status is the backbone of your tax return, and checking the wrong box can be costly. Yet many filers still confuse single and head of household, financial experts say. “Most people are not fully aware of the differences,” said Rose Swanger, a certified financial planner and enrolled agent with Advise Finance

FluxFactory | E+ | Getty Images The Russian invasion of Ukraine has rattled global stock markets. It’s also sparked anxiety around personal finances, which have, for many around the world, already been strained by rising costs in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Globally, young people were among the groups that have felt the economic

New homes under construction by CastleRock Communities in Kyle, Texas, in November 2021. Matthew Busch | Bloomberg | Getty Images Record increases in home prices are also pushing up the amount of equity people have in their abodes. For many Americans, that means they can borrow more against what is often their biggest asset. However,

You might think a large country like the United States is the most visited in the world, but you’d be wrong — France takes that honor. About 90 million international visitors traveled there in 2019, and tourism makes up 8% of the country’s gross domestic product, according to the French ministry of foreign affairs. As

Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal Musk applauds to him at a briefing after the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft on NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 mission to the International Space Station from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, U.S. May 30, 2020. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters Coincidence or stock tip?

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The lowest-income Americans are facing a financial conundrum: Inflation is eating into a substantial part of their household budgets, while savings built up during the Covid pandemic are starting to dwindle. Meanwhile, federal supports like monthly payments of the child tax credit and a pause on student loan

Klaus Vedfelt | DigitalVision | Getty Images Students who start college in the U.K. next year could still be repaying student loans into their sixties, under new plans announced by the British government on Thursday. The U.K. government announced a number of reforms into university financing on Thursday, which included extending the student loan repayment

Under new proposals, the U.K. government could deny students college loans if they fail high school exams. Getty Images U.K. high school students who fail math and English exams could be barred from taking out college loans under proposals expected to be announced by the British government on Thursday. The U.K. government is expected to