If you need to call Social Security, expect a long wait to get someone on the line. While the agency says it’s using technology to reduce call times, news reports say phone waits have exploded. An ...

The 100 Minus Your Age rule is a quick, back-of-the-envelope calculation that can help determine your appropriate allocation ...

Almost no one wants to live in a nursing home. But staying in your home as you grow older is more complicated than you may ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes uncertainty over tax brackets and estate tax. Families should take time to review ...

With $2.8 million in savings, you have some wiggle room to dip into your savings to cover health care costs. But a better bet ...

The Kevin Bacon rule is really a test of your retirement happiness. Because Six Degrees is "a beautiful concept that we ...

What it all boils down to is will you be comfortable in retirement? Some people may rely on formulas, while others just aim for $1 million nest egg.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell seems ready to cut interest rates in the fall but will still rely on incoming economic data about ...

In addition to worrying about retirement, many Americans haven't saved for their children’s education, for a plethora of ...

If a hurricane forces you to cancel or change your vacation plans, knowing your rights and options ahead of time can help you ...

Being a rideshare driver can be a great way to meet people and make money. But overlooking this one thing could cost you ...

In today’s housing market, rising costs make the 28% rule harder to follow. In the second quarter of 2025, the median U.S. home price was $410,800, up from $317,100 in the same quarter of 2020, ...