Personal finance

Rhetoric & Writing Studies Major, Adamary Garcia studies inside of the Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas at Austin on February 22, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell  | Getty Images If your federal student loans were forgiven in 2024, you may be wondering if there are any tax implications. Many borrowers have benefited

A bitcoin ATM in Miami.  Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Bitcoin prices soared in 2024. But you may want to tread with caution before euphoria leads you on a hasty buying spree. Bitcoin and other crypto should generally account for just a sliver of investor portfolios — generally no more than

Fire engulfs a home as the Eaton Fire moves through the area on January 08, 2025 in Altadena, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Federal student loan borrowers affected by the wildfires ripping across Southern California have relief options if they’re worried about keeping up with their payments as they recover. The same holds true

Pra-chid | Istock | Getty Images The 2025 tax filing season will begin on Jan. 27, which marks the first day the IRS will accept and process individual tax returns for 2024, the agency announced on Friday. Most taxpayers must file federal returns and pay taxes owed by April 15 this year to avoid penalties

Ryanjlane | E+ | Getty Images The start of a new year is the most popular time to make a resolution or two. For many, those include giving up alcohol for the first 31 days. This year, 22% of adults are participating in Dry January, five percentage points higher than in previous years, according to a