It's clear that an emergency fund could save you from taking on debt in the near term. If you're laid off and have enough ...

I'm 84 and widowed. My daughter is the beneficiary of my IRA and the successor trustee for my revocable living trust. She's in a shaky marriage that could soon end in divorce. How can I prevent her ...

The new tax law establishes "Trump accounts" for kids to help pay for college or other expenses. But financial experts say the accounts offer fewer tax benefits than existing options.

State lawmakers are paid $71,685 a year and can be reimbursed for up to $10,800 for travel, meals and incidental expenses. Financial disclosures they filed in June show they also enjoyed perks from ...

Some mistakes are common, like taking Social Security too soon, but several others can derail your retirement plan as well. Here’s what to watch out for.

A 401 (k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan that allows employees to save a portion of their salary, usually on a ...

Generation X is nearing retirement but has faced saving and investing challenges for years. They may feel unprepared financially but they still have time and options.

One Big Beautiful Bill' makes 529 plans more flexible, some skeptics say the education savings plans still may not be ...

These ceilings apply to all IRAs held, Roth and Traditional combined. In concrete terms, you cannot contribute $7,000 to a ...