5 reasons to start your taxes now

There are benefits beyond just getting it done.

February 23, 2023 View in a browser

FIDELITY VIEWPOINTS® WEEKLY EDITION: February 23, 2023

5 reasons to start your taxes now Filing as early as possible has benefits beyond just getting it done. Get going on taxes Looking for attractive returns and low risk? Certificates of deposit (CDs) may offer opportunities worth exploring. Learn about CDs 7 things you may not know about IRAs Make sure you aren't overlooking these strategies and potential tax benefits. Learn about IRAs How to make better investment decisions When making key financial decisions, start by checking in on your emotions. Get ideas now 10 tips to take a vacation for less than $500 Budget travelers share how they cut costs. Travel for less Chart of the week The oil price stimulus Crude oil prices have fallen by more than one-third since last summer, when inflation hit its peak. History shows a decline like that can help boost spending, especially by consumers. Learn more Source: Fidelity Investments, Bureau of Economic Analysis (real consumer spending), Federal Reserve Board (industrial production), next 12 months, 1970-2022 (rolling).

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