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Thinking about making a big life change in 2026? Well, buying a home is a lot like getting married. The planning seems to take forever, everything’s more expensive than you thought it would be, and stress can quickly reach “Should we even be doing this?” levels. All of that leads up to a single day — closing day for buyers or the wedding itself — that goes by in the wink of an eye. And that one day isn’t an end, it’s a beginning. You’re now a spouse or a homeowner, and that brings new responsibilities, joys and challenges. You’ve…

Key Takeaways Nvidia’s size and influence on the broader market mean its results, due after Wednesday’s closing bell, will likely affect a wide range of investors.In recent quarters, the chipmaker’s quarterly update has tended to be a sell-the-news event in the short term, but Nvidia’s stock has climbed in the months following the results. A lot is at stake when the world’s most valuable public company reports earnings Wednesday. Nvidia’s (NVDA) latest quarterly financial update, due after the closing bell, is being widely viewed as the biggest event of this earnings season. It could have wide-reaching implications for the AI…

Coming on the heels of Washington, DC’s emergency session, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer (D) has now proposed a special session to decouple from some provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). In particular, Meyer wants the legislature to do away with the reintroduction of immediate expensing of research and development (R&D) costs, which were merely amortizable before the OBBBA was signed. To justify this, the governor cites revised estimates from the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council (DEFAC) showing a significant shortfall in revenues against previous projections for the state. The OBBBA restores and makes permanent full expensingFull expensing…

When crafting estate plans for their clients, estate-planning attorneys and other professionals should be mindful of potential evidentiary issues that may arise in the event of future legal challenges. By anticipating such possibilities and incorporating strategies upfront to address them, estate planners can ensure more successful outcomes in the event that family members or others challenge the estate plan in court.This approach is reminiscent of the famous scene in the movie Patton, where General Patton, observing tank movements in battle against German forces, exclaims, “Rommel, you magnificent bastard, I read your book.”1 The import is that by understanding the tactics…

In This Article If you want more Airbnb bookings without spending money on ads (and without dancing in front of your property on TikTok), this is for you. I’ve grown to more than 100,000 followers across multiple platforms, helped several of my own Airbnbs go viral, and built a business that now gets around 75% of its bookings directly. These strategies work whether you run a glamping site, a cabin, a lake house, or a city condo. If you’re a visual learner, here are the two video versions: • Part 1: 15 Social Media Marketing Tips For Your Airbnb, Pt.…

The IRS just came out of the longest government shutdown, but the deal that ended the stalemate funds the agency only through Jan. 30, just as filing season is about to begin. And that’s a concern for taxpayers and tax practitioners, two former IRS commissioners told reporters Tuesday at the 2025 AICPA National Tax Conference. “It would be, I think, disaster to do it again on Jan. 31,” said John Koskinen, the IRS commissioner from 2013–2017 and deputy director of management for the Office of Management and Budget during the three-week partial government shutdown in 1995–1996. “At this point, the…

Key Takeaways Odds for a Fed rate cut in December have dropped to about 50-50 as inflation stays firm and data delays make the outlook hard to read.If the Fed holds rates steady next month, today’s strong savings and CD yields could last into early 2026 before any new cuts arrive.You can track the rate-cut odds yourself with the CME FedWatch tool, which updates as traders react to new data and shifting expectations. What’s Changed in the Outlook for Fed Rate Cuts When you want to know where bank savings rates are headed, it all comes down to what the…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Holiday shopping season is here, and if you’re feeling pressure to spend big this year, you’re not alone. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Americans are expected to spend an average of $890.45 per person on holiday items which is just shy of the all-time high reached in 2021.On average, consumers plan to spend $627.93 on gifts for family, friends and coworkers. The rest typically goes to seasonal extras like food, decorations and greeting cards. Between rising prices, wish lists and festive marketing everywhere you turn, it’s easy to go overboard.But how much should you actually…

A Roth IRA conversion is one of the most powerful moves a retirement saver can make, offering the promise of tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals forever. A Roth conversion allows you to move pre-tax money from a traditional IRA or 401(k) into a Roth IRA, fundamentally changing how your retirement savings will be taxed. Unlike contributions, there are no income limits on conversions, making them a key tool for high-net-worth individuals and those planning for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).From the tax implications on the conversion itself to the separate withdrawal rules that apply, understanding this financial maneuver is essential for…

Apple has been seen as an AI loser. That means it’s stock hasn’t gotten caught up in the heavy selling pressure on AI stocks.