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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

‘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 ...

The world’s ultra-wealthy make themselves at home in these 7 US cities. How they’re preserving their wealth against the odds (and how you can too)

The ultra-wealthy are drawn to these hubs because of a powerful mix of booming financial ecosystems, cultural amenities and, ...

Florida business owners say local contractor took thousands from them for new countertops, then vanished. Why they may never recover their money

When Kirk Sherwood hired Elite Countertops to install new quartz countertops and cabinets in a kitchen at an investment ...

Travel insurance can help you avoid expensive surprises, but many popular vacation activities aren’t covered. Here’s what you might still pay for

Travel insurance can be well worth it. Medical evacuation alone can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, and ...
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Basic math falls short

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

Lego crime wave: Police report ‘growing concern’ as thieves target toys with high resale value. Why holiday shoppers need to be careful this year

Lego sets have evolved from a colorful pile of bricks into more elaborate and sophisticated collectibles that entertain ...

I’m 35 and middle class with a stable job, but feel like I’m just 1 crisis away from financial ruin. How do I finally get my feet on solid ground?

Many Americans find themselves on precarious financial ground despite being employed full-time. According to a government ...