There’s still time to slash your 2021 tax bill with these last-minute moves

There's still time to slash your 2021 tax bill with these last-minute moves  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE WED, DEC 29, 2021 YOUR WEALTH Editor's Note If you're like many of us, you won't be sorry to see the end of 2021. While the markets have surged again (the S&P 500 is up roughly 29%), headwinds like natural disasters, Covid and, of course, the elephant in the room – inflation -- are giving investors agita over what next year may have in store. And for older Americans, especially those at or in retirement, there's a nagging fear that inflation will chip away at their hard-earned savings. And while no one can predict the future, there's one thing you can count on: Your friends on the money team at CNBC will be here for you, helping navigate how to make your money grow next year. Confused about the best time to claim Social Security? We'll guide you. Feeling overwhelmed by all the Medicare supplemental plans out there? We'll sort it out for you. Wondering how to benefit from any tax changes coming down the pike? We'll show you how to take advantage of the top tax-saving strategies. In the meantime, please accept our best wishes for a healthy and profitable new year. Be sure to visit CNBC's Financial Advisor Hub and CNBC + Acorns Invest in You: Ready. Set. Grow. Rick Levinson @SHORTINGWALLST There's still time to slash your 2021 tax bill with these last-minute moves It's not too late to boost your tax refund or slash your bill for 2021. Here's what to know before the Dec. 31, 2021, deadline. The Santa Claus rally is your end-of-year gift from the stock market — most of the time There's a stretch of trading days right around the end of each year called the Santa Claus rally, when stocks tend to post gains the majority of the time. How to get back on track after blowing your budget Everyone with a budget has months when they spend too much. Here's how to get back on track. More employers put 401(k) savings on autopilot About 62% of employers with a 401(k) plan use automatic enrollment and other features to boost workers' nest eggs. 4 things student loan borrowers should know about the extended payment pause The Biden administration has extended the payment pause for student loan borrowers once again. Here's what you need to know. As omicron spreads, here's why advisors say it's more important than ever to overhaul your financial plans The fast-spreading omicron variant has added new complexity to the outlook for 2022. But you can still set yourself up to achieve big financial goals. Holiday shopping fuels the return of credit card debt After paying off a record $83 billion in credit card debt in 2020, Americans are on track to end this year back in the red. Do you think you have a spending problem? How to spot one and fix it Worried that you're overspending? Here's how to identify a spending problem and fix it, according to financial experts. Another 'Great Resignation' wave is coming in January, Muse CEO says. Here's how to prepare Experts share their tips on what to do to land a new job in the new year. Fulfilled "I don't fancy myself a fortune teller, but I use the research I do to write this blog in order to discover what I think is important or true ..." CONTRIBUTORS Sharon Epperson @sharon_epperson Josh Brown @ReformedBroker Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel   Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy CNBC Events   © 2021 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS