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Gasoline prices in 2023 will average 50 cents per gallon lower than in 2022, but expect to pay that at the pumps in May
GasBuddy doesn’t see a repeat of the record high above $5 a gallon of gas paid during the wild swings of 2022 for energy markets, but prices won’t stay that low. Read more
Here are MarketWatch’s most popular Moneyist advice columns in 2022
Battles over inheritance, bad dates, family feuds and housing are among our advice columnist’s most read letters over the past 12 months. Read more
5 things not to buy in 2023
Do you want to save money for the New Year? Think twice before splurging on these items. Read more
Mega Millions draw tonight: what time is it and how big is the jackpot now?
The odds of winning the top prize – which has reached over half a billion dollars – are 1 in 302,575,350 Read more
Buffalo’s ‘blizzard of the century’ and Southwest’s 2,900 canceled flights prompt closer look at climate change and severe storms
The calendar shifted to winter and quickly ushered in Elliott, what weather authorities called a “once in a generation” storm that hampered holiday travel. Read more
‘Automakers are building more expensive vehicles’: Why you shouldn’t buy a new car in 2023
It will take longer for dealers to be ready to offer attractive discounts. Meanwhile, cars have become even more expensive relative to income. Read more
With This Simple Year-End Change To Your Retirement Accounts, You Can Reap Significant Tax Benefits
“Average tax rates are significantly lower than most people think,” writes Kevin Caldwell, principal at Golden Road Advisors in Tampa, Florida. Read more
Dear Tax Professional: I purchased a portable oxygen concentrator for a friend with terminal cancer. Could it be a charitable donation?
What does the tax code say about this compassionate gift? Read more