For many people, 2022 is off to a rocky start. Living amid continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty can challenge even the most steadfast of temperaments.

News about the war in Ukraine and the resulting economic volatility is pretty much everywhere we look these days.

Last week, the world changed. As we watch the horrifying events unfold in Ukraine and the political and economic fallout, it’s hard not to worry.

Tax season is underway and it’s shaping up to be a little more complicated this year: the average refund is expected to be smaller, and returns may be arriving later, due to a backlog at the IRS.

According to the old Chinese proverb, the best time was 20 years ago, but the second-best time is now.

This week I couldn’t resist sending out a few fun finance-related articles ahead of Valentine’s Day.