This week’s top story: Smart Money podcast on chatGPT vs. the Nerds, and rental properties. In other news: What new for Medicare is in 2023, economy is improving, but recession risk, inflation still hover, and small-business tax changes and tips to know in 2023.
Smart Money Podcast: ChatGPT vs. the Nerds, and Rental Properties
This week’s episode starts with testing out ChatGPT’s ability to give financial advice.
What’s New for Medicare in 2023?
In 2023, there’s a little of everything: Some costs have gone down, others have increased, and there are some notable tweaks to how Medicare works.
Economy Is Improving, but Recession Risk, Inflation Still Hover
At this point it’s still uncertain whether the U.S. is in the clear or instead glimpsing a recession on the horizon.
Small-Business Tax Changes and Tips to Know in 2023
Working with a tax professional can help you understand what tax credits you qualify for and how to claim them.
Today’s top story: 3 reasons not to tap your home equity right now. Also in the news: How much an abortion cost, how to tell if you’re eligible for student loan forgiveness, and what the difference between a recession and a depression is.
Today’s top story: What Medicare Part A’s belly-up date means for you. In other news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on investing for your dream life, what the Inflation Reduction Act means for your Medicare coverage, and what small businesses should do now to prep for a recession.
Today’s top story: Fed hoists key interest rate as mortgage rates reach new heights. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on recession prep, a quiz to cut your credit card costs, and how long it could take for business travel to return to normal. 
Today’s top story: 6 do’s and don’ts when saving money during a crisis. Also in the news: Cash accounts and apps to buddy up with your investments, a new episode of the SmartMoney podcast on preparing your money for a recession, and the relief period on your federally backed mortgage was just extended.
Today’s top story: Should seniors consider a reverse mortgage now? Also in the news: Make the most of these store cards during a crisis, financial experts say a recession could be looming, and why you should think of your HSA as an extension of your emergency fund. 
Today’s top story: How to prepare for a recession. Also in the news: What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage, how to stay organized when you have multiple credit cards, and how to find a bank that pays you to open an account.
Today’s top story: Recession fears and how to combat them in 2020. Also in the news: What to do if you’ve inherited a Roth IRA, which airline has the most valuable rewards, and get ready to file your 2019 taxes with this checklist.
Today’s top story: How young investors can prepare for the next recession. Also in the news: A new episode of SmartMoney podcast on family holiday travel, how to break free from your parents’ money patterns, and should you trust online shopping apps like Honey? 
Today’s top story: Is Premium Economy airfare worth the money? Also in the news: 6 common retirement mistakes and the simple solution to all of them, credit cards that go beyond rewards to cover travel costs, and how to protect your finances if you’re worried about a recession.