Readers are concerned that his campaign proposals would put Social Security’s finances on thinner ice, endangering their payments.
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The post-election rally has lost steam, with the S&P 500 down 2 percent for the week. But major stock indexes are still up since Election Day.
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As the number of couples who split after the age of 50 rises, more Americans are looking at a retirement that is drastically different than they had expected.
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With the plans, workers are automatically enrolled and contribute through payroll deductions. The goal is to help more Americans save for retirement.
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The rollout of the new student aid form last year was a debacle. This year’s beta testing has gone better. Next up: millions of users and a new administration.
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Interest rates have been falling, but deposits are earning more than inflation.
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Readers had concerns about whether same-sex married couples and their protections would face new risks during a second Trump term.
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Readers had questions about individual retirement accounts, distributions and access to brokerage accounts if they moved away from the U.S. Here are some answers.
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Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision.
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Many would-be home buyers are still hoping for mortgage rates to come down as the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. How much they will fall is unclear.
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Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.
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Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.
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We hate them. The companies that build expense management software know that we hate them. They would like things to be different.
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Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees, industry groups say.
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One son couldn’t prevent his father from giving about $1 million in savings to con artists, including one posing as a female wrestling star. The two became estranged.
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Here’s what could happen if you don’t tell your insurer about any teenage drivers in your family — or try to get a separate policy for them altogether.
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Have several children, a driveway full of cars and a few moving violations? Good luck to you. There are some ways to lessen the financial pain.
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Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt consolidation.
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.
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There’s not a lot of love for the credit bureaus, so why would you want one of them in your wallet? Experian’s pitch: A slightly better credit score. Maybe.
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