High earners 50-plus will lose a valuable 401(k) tax break with contribution rules about to change. Here's how it will affect your retirement savings

Catch-up contributions allow people aged 50 and up to contribute more to their workplace retirement accounts. For 2025, the ...

Experts warn of ‘ghost student’ scam that could leave any American saddled with ‘phantom’ student debt — here’s what to do if you’re targeted

“As we see a rise in sophisticated identity fraud attacks like synthetic identities and camera injection attacks, colleges and universities should also consider adopting liveness detection, which can ...

Nearly 30M ‘solopreneurs’ bring in $1.7T for the US economy — with many leaning on this 1 thing to punch above their weight. But what are the risks?

Imagine owning a portfolio of thousands of well-managed single family rentals or a collection of cutting-edge industrial ...

NC homeowner watches in shock from miles away as home collapses into ocean — and it’s the 9th to go down. Would you risk living in a coastal home?

All she managed to recover was a single photo spotted by a friend on social media and later found washed ashore. When the ...

Americans' credit scores have been tumbling — but 1 group is currently facing the harshest financial reality. Why that's a big deal

The inaugural credit insights report from data analytics firm FICO, released Sept. 16, shows the national average FICO score ...
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Why quitting usually costs more than child care

Opting to have one parent stay home to eliminate that hefty child-care bill for the comfort of one parent staying home may seem tempting. But it could actually cost more on a number of levels. Let’s ...

‘Triumph of the optimist’: The more optimistic you are, the better your savings are likely to be — why positivity is tied to greater savings long-term

In hard numbers, the study showed that increased optimism led to an average gain of 16.9% in savings. That means an ...

Lawmakers want to simplify language around Social Security

That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, most people don’t.

Major bank flags this southern US city as the world’s biggest real estate bubble risk — with 1 metric topping 2006 housing bubble levels

Florida’s housing market boomed during the pandemic, as Americans flocked to the Sunshine State in search of warmer weather, ...

Retiring or relocating and planning to save money by driving your own car there? Here’s how to know if you should shift gears and ship instead

A cross-country road trip may be a fun and seemingly inexpensive adventure — but costs add up fast, and there may be a better ...

The cost of college is up 40% since 2000 — and some parents are now ‘gaming’ the system to avoid debt traps. Here are some strategies to help save

The report says the average cost for a four-year college degree has risen roughly 40% since 2000 when adjusted for inflation.

Virginia senior warns of ‘solar nightmare’ after taking out $32K loan for panels — Dominion bill rose to $200 despite trying to cut costs. Here’s why

After losing her husband earlier this year, Willis was already carrying more than enough heartache. Then, her power bills ...