From expert advice on investments and budgeting to discussions about economic trends and retirement planning, these articles aim to equip readers with the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances, make informed monetary decisions, and otherwise navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether readying savings for the future or maneuvering day-to-day costs, the insightful advice equips readers to take control of their fiscal picture and achieve economic stability.
Plan to spend less in retirement than when you were working…hold off starting Social Security payments as long as possible…US…
Identity fraud is a persistent problem these days. When companies that store your information suffer data breaches, thieves sell your…
If you are wondering how to get out of credit card debt—or how to consolidate credit card debt—you’re not alone.…
Co-signing on a mortgage might seem like a way to help a family member buy a home in this difficult…
In 29 US states, “filial responsibility laws” hold adult children responsible for their parents’ long-term care costs. Here’s what to…
One of the largest environmental cleanups is underway. Since the 1940s, man-made polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used to fortify…
Savers reveling in 5% yields on cash in money-market funds got a rude surprise this past April—they owe ordinary income…
Top investment manager Bruce Kaser, CFA, doesn’t get excited about investing in artificial intelligence or chasing red-hot tech stocks. He’d…
Heads up! Higher taxes are coming, and the clock is ticking if you want to take steps to protect yourself.…
Interest rates above 7% aren’t the only reason it’s unpleasant to shop for a mortgage these days. Based on the…
Under federal law dating back to 1940, investment advisors are required to act in their clients’ best interests…so most of…
Most of us have enough home and auto insurance coverage to protect our major belongings from accidents and damage. But…
Nobel Prize–winning economist Paul Samuelson once said, “The stock market has predicted nine out of the last five recessions.” His…
To see the big picture about where the economy and certain stock market sectors might be heading, it pays to…
To predict markets, investors turn not just to official government and business data but also to offbeat indicators that measure…
