Personal Finance

Americans increased their median 401k account balances by 27 percent through 2025 as automatic employer enrollment expanded plan participation nationwide.

One in three adults under 35 lived with a parent in 2025 as housing costs surge, with median home prices up 34.4% since 2019, according to new data.

Indiana tops Realtor.com's 2026 housing report card with strong affordability and homebuilding, while Midwest and South outperform the Northeast.

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson still said he had love for Texas and named a key reason why -- the taxes. He spoke briefly about it after the team's championship win.

SpaceX workers share plans for their historic IPO windfall as stock options turn current and former employees into millionaires after going public.

ETFs and mutual funds differ in trading flexibility, tax efficiency, and management style. Learn how each investment type can fit your portfolio.

House Speaker Mike Johnson says entitlement programs must be adjusted, as the Social Security trust fund will exhaust reserves by late 2032, with only 78% of benefits covered.

Target date funds make 401(k) investing easy, but their one-size-fits-most design could leave retirement savings underfunded due to limited growth and higher fees.

CFPB policy statement guides lenders to consider a consumer's immigration status and legal work authorization when making mortgage and credit decisions.

Using 529 accounts allows tax-free growth for education savings, and experts say they remain the optimal vehicle to combat rising tuition costs over time.

Philadelphia passed a ballot measure creating PhillySaves, the nation's first city-run auto-IRA program for workers lacking employer retirement plans.

Expert Anthony Pompliano says investors are pouring billions into AI infrastructure as the U.S. lays the groundwork for the next century.

Despite rising housing costs, Generation Z is saving more and relying less on financial help from family, a new study on money habits finds.

Americans retiring in 2026 may want to consider these five cities where cost of living, housing prices and senior amenities stretch savings further.

Retirees on fixed incomes face affordability challenges depending on where they live. A study ranks states by the monthly savings needed to retire comfortably.

Rising gas prices push lower-income consumers to rely more on credit as fuel costs climb to their highest share of household income since March 2022

Tens of millions of taxpayers may qualify for IRS refunds or reduced penalties from the COVID emergency period, but face a July 2026 filing deadline.