Prime Deal Day Is Here But Is It the Best? | New Real Estate Rules for Buyers and Sellers | Helene Tax Relief

Amazon Prime Day vs Walmart Deals: Which Is Better? | Farewell Paper I-Bonds: Savings Bonds Are Going Online-Only | What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About New Real Estate Rules Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( October 8, 2024 FOLLOW US:  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [SIGN UP](format=multipart) ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Top Story [] [Amazon Prime Day vs Walmart Deals: Which Is Better?]( [Amazon Prime Day vs Walmart Deals: Which Is Better?]( (Getty Images) Today marks the first day of Amazon Big Deals Day, but several other retail giants have sales too, like Walmart. [So which is better](? [] Bonds [] [Farewell Paper I-Bonds: Savings Bonds Are Going Online-Only]( Buying paper I-bonds with your income tax refund won't be possible starting in January 2025. However, tax filers will still be able to buy I-bonds online. [Read On]( [Investing in Climate Change]( The changing climate is a market megatrend that will impact nearly all companies. Parnassus Investments finds long-term opportunities from supporting companies proactively involved in addressing climate risks. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Real Estate [] [What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About New Real Estate Rules]( [What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know About New Real Estate Rules]( (Getty Images) A $418 million settlement reached earlier this year with the National Association of Realtors led to new requirements for real estate transactions. These changes could potentially lead to several cost savings for buyers and sellers like [flexible negotiation commissions and more](. [] Retirement Planning [] [Late to Retirement Planning? Four Ways to Catch Up]( One in five Americans ages 50-plus have no retirement savings, and more than half are worried they will not have enough money to support themselves in retirement, according to an AARP survey, writes financial planner Shane Cummings. If you're afraid you're behind in saving for retirement, it's important to act. You can do something. [Get on Track]( [Why Private Equity Could Transform Your Retirement]( Private equity offers more than just an alternative investment option—it could be the key to transforming your retirement. Dive into the reasons why private equity might redefine how you plan for the future. [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Insurance [] [Reasons to Have Life Insurance]( [Reasons to Have Life Insurance]( (Getty Images) The peace of mind from knowing your family is financially protected if something happens to you is invaluable, but there are other compelling reasons, too. Financial expert Anthony Martin [gets into all six here](. [] Tax Filing [] [Hurricane Helene Aftermath: IRS Tax Relief and How to Help]( Following the destruction in the southeast U.S., IRS officials and several states have extended tax deadlines for affected taxpayers. [Find Them Here]( [Advice to Help you Keep More of Your Returns]( Our advisors can help you focus on withdrawing your retirement money in a way that helps keep your taxes low. The less you pay in taxes, the longer your money can last. You've worked hard to build up a nest egg and Vanguard advisors are here to help. [LEARN MORE]( Paid non-client promotion ADVERTISEMENT ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter](, [The Kiplinger Tax Letter](, [Kiplinger Retirement Report](, and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. [Sign up to explore more newsletters](. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Sign Up](format=multipart) | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:mailto:alerts@kiplinger.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036