The latest personal finance news, analysis and insights, covering retirement, how to manage your savings, tax guidance and more.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT
With car prices soaring, one man deploys dealer speak to talk down the sticker price on behalf of buyers: “You’re hiring a middleman to deal with the middleman to make the middleman more efficient.”
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:39:00 GMT
Financier Paul Regan, whose investment firms Yield Wealth and Next Level Holdings promised investors returns of 10.5%, 15% and higher, has pleaded guilty to felony charges of securities fraud.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:21:00 GMT
The loans faded from popularity after helping fuel the 2008 financial crisis, but now high mortgage rates have more borrowers turning to them.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Americans over 60 are losing billions of dollars to fraud, a far bigger threat than physical crime.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT
What is the tax rate on qualified dividends? What investment is tax-free at the state or local level but not federally?
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT
From capital gains to Roth conversions, people reveal how artificial intelligence is helping them—and where it’s falling short.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:30:00 GMT
A recent Tax Court case highlights the pitfalls that can cost sellers dearly.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT
High-pressure tactics, official-sounding messages and other tricks are potentially bedeviling taxpayers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT
It’s important, but not easy, to get the timing right for tax payments on income that doesn’t have withholding.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT
Use our interactive tool to see why your top tax rate isn’t what you actually pay.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT
There are steps people can take to avoid prolonged waits for a deceased loved one’s tax refund.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT
A divergent economy has given people record retirement savings and more need to dig into them.
Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT
Millions more small-business employees gained access to 401(k)-style retirement plans in recent years, a result in part of new types of plans like the pooled employer plan, or PEP.
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:06:00 GMT
One of us has struggled—with identity, time and money. The other, not so much.
Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT
Alejandro and Brady Muñoz had been into the FIRE movement. Now they want to save aggressively again. A financial expert weighs in.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:00 GMT
A new rule requires many workers 50 and older to put extra savings into a Roth account.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:10:00 GMT
The ebbs and flows of a score can be confusing, so accepting and understanding them is key.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT
The president’s proposed limit could intensify competition for premium-card holders.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:40:00 GMT
President Trump’s call for a cap promises to save Americans billions in interest but also can lead to tightened access to credit.
Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
A new crop of cards come with cash back, miles and airport-lounge access.
Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:11:00 GMT
The company doesn’t share its consumer data with the traditional credit-reporting system.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:00:00 GMT
We all say we want to save more and spend less. The key is to think more broadly.
Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT
Will West wants to get a master’s degree and then own a house within 10 years. A financial adviser weighs in.
Sat, 04 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT
I keep a tight rein on my spending throughout the year. But for my birthday, I focus on what I want, not just what I need.
Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:21:00 GMT
A four-part podcast series that answers listeners’ questions about achieving their financial goals for 2025.
Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:00:00 GMT
I can’t give something to everybody in my life. The trick is narrowing down the list—and keeping it all on budget.
Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:14:00 GMT
A mortgage this long would reduce a home buyer’s monthly payments, but the interest owed would be much higher.
Sun, 31 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT
With the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at a 10-month low, homeowners with high-rate mortgages are starting to get excited about refinancing
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 19:08:00 GMT
Borrowers are still on the hook but might be able to pause payments.
Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:00:00 GMT
Rents remain high, but not as high as mortgage payments.
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:37:00 GMT
Millions can potentially save money by refinancing, but many are waiting for rates to drop further.
