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Record returns on cash may distract investors from higher potential gains in stocks, experts say. Here's how to strike a balance.

Bigger individual retirement account balances can cause tax issues for retirees or their children who inherit the assets, experts say. Here's what to know.

If elected again, Trump could make deep cuts to financial aid programs for students. He has even called for shuttering the U.S. Department of Education.

Problems with the new FAFSA affected college enrollment decisions for the fall.

Traveling abroad for a Taylor Swift concert is perhaps the most prominent example of taking a trip motivated by personal interest, hobby or a cultural event.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill requiring high school students take a one-semester personal finance course as a condition for graduation.

Although the overall unemployment rate is just 4%, there is a growing share of young adults not working — by choice or by force.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Friday released final tax reporting rules for digital asset brokers. Here's what crypto investors need to know.

Just about a handful of large U.S. companies account for a third of the S&P 500 stock index. Some experts fear investors are at risk.

A federal appeals court will allow a key part of Biden's student loan repayment plan to resume as the legal challenges against it unfold.

Effective retirement planning largely depends on the answer to one question: How long will I live? Yet no one truly knows the answer.

Here's what a recent Supreme Court ruling could mean for wealth tax proposals from President Joe Biden and other lawmakers.

More than one-third of summer vacationers say they are willing to take on debt to pay for travel, according to a Bankrate report.

The Biden administration will place about 3 million student loan borrowers enrolled in its new SAVE repayment plan in forbearance while it defends the program in court.

The premium tax credit, which makes marketplace health insurance premiums more affordable, could become less generous after 2025. Here's what to know.

Social Security and Medicare are on the ballot in November. Here's what President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump said Thursday about the programs.

Even though inflation has slowed significantly, consumers still feeling the financial squeeze are opting for takeout, value meals and happy hour deals.

Prices for beef and lemonade are up significantly, while those for chicken breast and potato salad are down, according to a Farm Bureau analysis.

While buying and maintaining a house can be expensive, it's also costly to sell it, according to a new report. Here's where the money is mostly spent.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will face off Thursday in the first presidential debate. Here's what to expect for tax policy.

Asking rents for one- and two-bedroom apartments are up more than 10% in some large U.S. cities since June 2023, according to Zumper.

Due to a backlog of 1.4 million unprocessed employee retention credit claims, the national taxpayer advocate is urging the IRS to expedite legitimate filings.

Student loan borrowers are disappointed and confused after Biden's relief plan is halted. they can stay enrolled in the SAVE plan for now.

A survey finds people age 55 are 'critically unprepared' in retirement savings. Gen Xers who expect support in retirement haven’t told the kids yet.

Admission prices for sporting events, movies, theaters and concerts are up year over year.

Even as a retirement savings crisis looms, some investors are working to rack up large balances.

If you have a large pretax 401(k) or individual retirement account balance, you could face a future 'tax time bomb,' advisor says. Here's how to avoid it.

Nearly 1 in 5 student loan borrowers in the U.S. — or 19% — say they are hiding their debt balance from their partner, according to a recent report.

The size of typical new homes in the U.S. has been declining for years, according to industry research. Here's how downsizing can help affordability.

Concerns about inflation and interest rates are up despite positive economic data, according to a recent study.