How 529 Plans Work

Apr 12, 2022 | College Planning

– And Why They’re Useful for College Savings Curious about whether a 529 plan makes sense for your family? Find out how they work and how to open one. FinanceBuzz is reader-supported. We may receive compensation from the products and services mentioned in this...

Inflation is causing some older Americans to delay ..

Apr 8, 2022 | Retirement Planning

retirement plans, survey shows KEY POINTS Some 13% of Gen Xers and baby boomers say they have postponed or considered delaying retirement due to inflation, according to a Nationwide survey. However, these shifts may reflect a lack of understanding and confidence in...

Op-ed: While green investments are underperforming,

Apr 5, 2022 | Investments

 investors need to remain patient KEY POINTS Net new assets into ESG funds jumped to $51.1 billion in 2020 and nearly $70 billion in 2021. Many ESG investors are seeing their portfolio values decline significantly this year, both on an absolute and relative basis. All...

There’s still time for 2021 IRA contributions,

Apr 1, 2022 | Taxes

but a tax break isn’t guaranteed. Here’s what to know     KEY POINTS The last chance for a 2021 individual retirement account contribution is April 18, the tax-filing deadline for most Americans. However, a deduction for traditional IRA deposits hinges on...