I’m 70, have $1 million in my 401(k) and want to help my daughter pay down her student debt. But will helping her find her balance risk losing mine?

For example, let’s imagine Helen. At 70 years old, she is a retired widow and withdraws $2,500 per month from her 401 (k) to ...

With a wobbly economy, many millennials and Gen Zers may want to move back in with mom and dad. Here are 3 ways to make intergenerational living work

While parents invariably want to help their children, doing so can create a financial burden and even jeopardize their nest ...

A ‘generational divide’: Gen Z calls this old-school money habit ‘cringe,’ but older generations say it’s still paying off. Who's right?

"We are starting to see these generational divides around how people perceive cash," Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a financial ...

President Trump says Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper this year, and he’s right — to a point. What consumers should know

Trump has repeatedly highlighted Walmart's announcement that its Thanksgiving meal basket costs 25% less than last year — $40 ...

‘Streamflation’: Major streaming services have hiked prices by up to 172% since 2019. Is it still worth it?

The first price hike came in January 2023, followed by additional increases in June 2024 and October 2025. For longtime users ...

Wealthy 1955 babies like Whoopi Goldberg and Bill Gates will get the maximum Social Security benefit of $5,108 this year. How to get the most you can

If you were born in 1955, congratulations! You are the same age as Kris Jenner, Bill Gates and Whoopi Goldberg! You are also ...