A retiree receiving $2,000 per month from Social Security saw their check increase by $56 in January 2026 thanks to the 2.8% ...

A 64-year-old with a paid-off house and substantial savings is in better financial shape than most Americans. But ask about healthcare costs in retirement and the confidence evaporates. Medical ...

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GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.4% in the fourth quarter, down from 4.4% in the third quarter. The report was originally scheduled for Jan. 29, but was released at 8:30 a.m. ET Friday because of ...

There's the right way and a wrong. You know which one he’ll choose.

Making ends meet remains a challenge for many Americans.