The Five Documents You Need to Have in Your Estate Plan
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT
These will let you have a say in your medical care, as well as what happens with your assets after you die.
The latest personal finance news, analysis and insights, covering retirement, how to manage your savings, tax guidance and more.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT
These will let you have a say in your medical care, as well as what happens with your assets after you die.
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT
The average amount a borrower with negative equity carries on a vehicle has jumped more than 40% since 2021.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
The steps you can take before the work begins to protect your project and save you money.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:55:00 GMT
Financial infidelities, the post-marriage downshift, retirement after a split and more from our latest series.
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Four people open up to us about their post-divorce retirement finances and how they spend their time.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
As a child, Olivia Kelly came to understand personal finances through the prism of her mother’s divorce. She took those lessons into her adult life.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Act soon to maximize benefits or minimize hits from last year’s tax changes, especially for charitable deductions, 529 accounts and withholding.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:33:00 GMT
Plus, the U.S.-Iran talks are set to start tomorrow, and Gen Z socializes at barres, not bars.
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Donor-advised funds are allowing those giving to charity to get ahead of tax-law changes.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:45:00 GMT
Number of filers taking the new deduction surges past expectations, raising worries about overstated claims.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Disclaimers are one way to tackle tax problems and family wealth-planning issues posed by inherited IRAs.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT
Poll shows the lowest confidence in nearly a decade, partly because of concerns about inflation and government programs on which retirees rely.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
With the Trump account, a new tax-advantaged savings account, coming soon, there’s no right or wrong answer about which one is best. Test your knowledge about how they work.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT
Swindlers have stepped up their game with artificial intelligence and deepfakes to steal older Americans’ money and personal information.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT
Financial pros typically recommend an even split between the two. We put that to the test.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT
As more retirement plans offer annuities, savers are weighing the pros and cons of these sometimes-complex investments.
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.
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Twenty-somethings are drinking less, exercising more—and changing the way they socialize with others.
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.
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.
