An emergency fund in a high-yield savings account You never know when you might face a surprise expense or a period of financial hardship. That’s why it’s important to have an emergency fund — money ...

After sitting vacant for a decade, the former Edward  White Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida is being converted into ...

Drivers in Omaha were left baffled when their cars were towed away from an open lot — and even more so when they couldn’t get them back. A group of car owners were gathered outside of Heartland Towing ...

This is the average 401 (k) balance for every age group According to Fidelity's data from the second quarter of 2024, here is the average 401 (k) balance for people of different ages: Gen Z: $12,000 ...

Leverage tax-deferred growth The IRS has no age limit on how long you can continue IRA contributions, and your money will continue to grow tax-free as you save. But there are still contribution and ...

Lesser-Known Uses of 529 Plans Despite being an essential tool for education savings, an Edward Jones survey reveals that half of American adults (50%) are unfamiliar with 529 plans, and fewer than a ...

Many kids struggle to get started financially when they become legal adults, so if you're a parent putting away money to give to your child when they turn 18, you're already setting them up for ...

A Canadian man has been arrested, sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison and ordered to repay $420,000 he stole in Social Security benefits over a 30-year period, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in ...

You claim benefits before full retirement age A worker’s PIA reflects the benefit received at full retirement age, however, you can actually start claiming Social Security once you turn 62 years old.

Americans are spending billions on dining out — $78 billion in 2023 alone — with the average household spending a little over ...

The benefits of upsizing Upsizing can enhance quality of life, providing more space for family visits or home-based hobbies as many retirees are “realizing their dreams” of spending more time with ...

Before the world watched on as wildfires engulfed large swathes of California early in 2025, an insurance crisis was already starting to heat up. In the months and years before the disastrous 2025 ...