For many of us, paying income tax isn't a concern. We work, we earn a salary, an appropriate amount is taken out of our paychecks by our employers, and that's that. We don't think much about it until it's time to file income tax returns every April.

Want to feel more confident about your finances? Discover 3 practical ways to build a healthier relationship with money—by aligning spending with values, setting clear goals, and managing emotions around wealth.

In today’s financial landscape, achieving financial wellness isn’t just about numbers; it’s also about understanding the psychological factors that influence our relationship with money. This matters more than you may imagine. After all, the financial decisions we make are strongly influenced by our beliefs and attitudes towards money. In this article, we look at the psychology of money to explore how your thinking may be impacting your financial wellness.

Written By: Natalie P. McNeal Data Work By: Wade Zhou It's well-documented that the surest, and often best, return on investments comes from playing the long game. But between stocks and real estate, which is the stronger bet?

Chances are you rely on your financial advisor to help with financial planning, retirement planning, and investment management. However, not everyone realizes that a properly qualified financial advisor can help with tax planning, too. Because financial advisors possess a deep understanding of your overall financial situation, they can tailor tax strategies that align with your specific goals. Financial advisors with tax planning experience can:

Americans today are living their lives differently than previous generations. According to a Pew Research Center analysis from 2021, more adults than ever before are living single, with a partner, or raising their kids outside of marriage. In general, people are getting married later—or not at all.

If you've been estate planning, you've probably come across the idea of setting up a trust. Trusts are flexible and diverse legal entities that you can use to achieve various estate planning goals, including reducing your estate tax burden.

As investors near and enter retirement, their risk tolerance tends to become more conservative. It’s easy to stay aggressive in the markets when you have an income covering your lifestyle. But once you no longer have that steady income stream to pay for your expenses, it’s time to start spending your savings and investments. This can be a scary thought, leading to the question, "Have I saved enough, or am I going to run out of money?”

Even though we’re well into the new year, perhaps the biggest financial problem from 2022 is still rearing its ugly head: high inflation. To make matters worse, tax experts are warning people to prepare for lower tax refunds this year—or potentially prepare to pay in—as COVID benefits expire and revert to their pre-pandemic levels.

With tax time fast approaching, you’re likely wrangling W2s, rounding up receipts, and digging into all the documents you collected and filed away over the last year. It can be a lot to keep track of, and since you do it once a year and then only think about it next tax season, you probably need to become an expert. Sure, guided tools or programs make the burden easier to bear, but it's no wonder many Americans hire someone to take it off their plate.