Homebuyers are entering into riskier loans with the hope mortgage rates are going to eventually fall. Is the gamble worth it?

Adjustable-rate mortgages can help buyers bridge the affordability gap in today’s market — but they aren’t without risk. With ...

Scott Galloway warns men are broke, lonely in the Big Tech era and it’s not just about money. Here’s why he’s sounding the alarm for Americans

For years, NYU professor, host of the Prof G Pod and bestselling author Scott Galloway has been sounding the alarm: American ...

Oregon woman wants to retire but has just $15K saved. Is it possible to live off Social Security alone? Yes, but she may need to make a few sacrifices

Debbie was eligible to claim Social Security benefits once she turned 62, but claiming her benefits at 65 gives her a larger ...
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Trump is weighing crucial change to Social Security benefits for 1 group of older Americans. And it will only make life harder. Are you one of them?

This social safety net also stretches to support another group of people: those struggling with mental or physical disabilities. And while the bar for receiving benefits from the Social Security ...

A Texas man, 53, with zero retirement savings is ready to sell his home to reset his finances, but Ramsey Show hosts say he has better ways to rebuild

Hitting your 50s with little to no retirement savings can feel like a gut punch, but one Texas man’s story shows there may be a better option beyond the ropes. A 2024 AARP survey found that 20% of ...

Older Americans should plan to retire with a 6-figure HSA, expert says. But many aren’t budgeting for this 1 costly roadblock. Are you?

“The plan is to go into retirement with a six-figure HSA,” certified financial planner Dan Galli with Daniel J. Galli & ...

‘She’s a thief. She’s a con. She’s a crook’: Former CEO of realtor group accused of stealing more than $81K. Here’s how she allegedly spent the cash

Garula-Mers allegedly gave herself unauthorized salary increases totaling $43,105.86, boosting her final annual salary to $99 ...

Here’s where you should live in America if you want to be filthy rich, says billionaire — and it’s not NYC or Miami. Would you move there?

While it’s difficult to quantify how “distraction-free” the Bay Area is compared to New York or Miami, economists point to ...

After my divorce I was left with a truck that’s more than $7K underwater. Here are the smartest ways to handle the debt and protect your finances

This option works best if you can cover the $7,000 gap and switch to a lower-cost vehicle. If you have the savings to wipe ...

USDA official says SNAP benefits theft 'could be as high as $12 billion a year.' Here’s how fraudsters get away with swiping funds from needy families

The $12 billion in potential annual losses represents taxpayer money diverted from feeding vulnerable Americans to funding ...

Rick Harrison says final US pennies could fetch 6 figures each. And warns nickel is ‘next to go.’ Here’s why that’s a big red flag for Americans

President Donald Trump has blasted the penny as “so wasteful,” citing its production cost (3). In fiscal 2024, each penny ...

Toyota has recalled more than 1 million cars over faulty backup cameras. Know what you’re entitled to if your vehicle is affected

It may not seem essential, but if you’re not used to backing up without a camera, a defective one can pose a risk.