Many minorities avoid seeking credit due to generations of discrimination. Why that keeps them back
Decades of discrimination by the federal government and America's financial institutions has induced an almost trau...
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New state programs, like California's, make it easier for workers to save for retirement
Millions of workers do not have access to a workplace retirement plan. Now, states like California are starting programs...
Defrauded students are still waiting for debt forgiveness from Betsy DeVos
The Department of Education is refusing to consider defrauded students' requests for student loan forgiveness, advo...
You're not alone if you spend more time planning your vacation than working on your finances
One in 5 American adults spend more time planning their vacations than managing their finances, according to MyBankTrack...
These strategies will help your child get more college financial aid
Some parents are breaking the rules to get their childen more college financial aid. Here are some legitimate ways to pi...
Will your 529 college savings plan be needed if Democrats take the White House?
As the cost of higher education takes center stage in the political debate, families are also rethinking how best to sav...
The top 10 safest countries for retirement
If you put a premium on peace and quiet in your golden years and are willing to pay for the privilege, consider retiring...
Bill to improve health savings accounts for Medicare users comes with a big downside
While the Health Savings for Seniors Act would allow HSA contributions if you're on Medicare, it also would limit w...
The IRS drops its 'postcard-sized' tax return, drafts a new one for 2019
The "postcard-sized" income tax return is about to be scrapped. The IRS has released a draft of its new Form 1040 for th...
These workers are saving the maximum in their 401(k) plans
A handful of lucky taxpayers were able to make the maximum contribution to their retirement plans in 2016, according to...
Kamala Harris has a student debt forgiveness plan, but it's complicated
Borrowers will have a lot of boxes to check before they can get the $20,000 in student debt forgiveness on the table in...
Here are 5 cities where you'll get the most for your rent money
Head to the desert for the hottest rental destination: Scottsdale, Arizona.
Millennial parents fight the urge to overspend on back-to-school shopping
Millennial parents are the most likely to feel social pressure to overspend on their children's back-to-school need...
CFP Board vows stepped up oversight of financial advisors after complaints of lax review
Shopping for an advisor? The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards is changing its processes to help curtail fi...
Tariffs may boost next year's Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. Why that could be bad
If tariffs go into effect, Social Security benefits could get a bigger cost-of-living adjustment next year. But that...
What you don't know about this 401(k) investment could cost you
Those bond funds in your retirement plan are generally safer than the stock funds, but they aren't bulletproof. Her...
Saving for retirement depends on whether you listen to The Beatles or Bon Jovi
Preparing for retirement looks a lot different for baby boomers than it does millenials.
This once-a-year task could make you richer
Test yourself to see how your finances would hold up if something bad happened.
Wholesale importer: Our family business, like others, pays Trump's tariffs — not China
We are importers of Christmas decorations. The vast majority of the items we import are made in China. China is the only...
It could take you 521 months to build up emergency savings in NYC
Where you live — and how high the costs are — has a lot to do with how easy it is for you to come up with a six-month em...