Noteworthy News

We've scoured the internet so that you don't have to. Consider this our monthly roundup of relevant news articles to support your pursuit of prosperity. 

7 Tax Rules to Know if You Give or Receive Cash

Cash is king, but you may have to tell the IRS if you're giving or receiving it.

Whether you work in the gig economy or are giving a cash gift to a relative, you need to know if and how to report that money to the IRS. There are different rules and reporting requirements depending on the size of the gift, whether the gift was made in cash and whether you are the giver or receiver.

How Your Retirement Savings and Income Are Taxed

From 401(k)s (fully taxed!) to Social Security (partially taxed) to Roth IRAs (tax free!) – it’s good to know what kind of tax bills you’ll face in the future. Here’s the tax breakdown on 12 different types of assets.

Best Places To Retire in 2022: Sioux Falls and Other Hot Spots

Forbes compared more than 800 locales in America on everything from housing costs and taxes to healthcare, air quality, crime and climate change and natural hazard risk. These are the top 25 cities for retirees.

House Hunting? Here’s When To Increase Your Budget and When To Stick to Your Original Price

The housing market is hot right now — if you’re a seller.

Buyers, on the flip side, are having a harder time finding homes.

Americans are aware of the struggles they face in buying a home. More than 70% of U.S. adults believe the housing market is currently in a bubble, and more than half say it’s a bad time to buy a home, according to a survey of more than 7,000 adults from Momentive.