U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Jan. 5., increasing the ability of retired public service workers who receive pensions to access Social Security benefits.

President-elect Donald Trump has made a bold promise to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. For millions of retirees, it’s an enticing idea, conjuring visions of bigger monthly checks ...

Many Americans dream of becoming a millionaire, and most believe they’ll need more than that to retire comfortably. While it may seem daunting, you don’t need to be a top executive, famous athlete or ...

Earning enough to qualify for the top 1% is challenging. But, there are wealth-building strategies you can employ, regardless of your income, to set yourself up for financial success in 2025. For ...

Now the mortgage lender is threatening foreclosure unless the $44,000 balance is paid in full on the spot, something Ortega can’t do. He only learned the truth when he was served with the foreclosure ...

Real estate fraud takes many forms, but title fraud is one scam that's reportedly becoming more widespread. Title fraud happens when criminals — sometimes called title pirates — file fake documents to ...

In a world where time is often equated with money, the richest individuals seem to have mastered the art of turning every second into staggering wealth. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ wealth increased by ...

You’ve hit your late 50s, you’ve got a nice cushion in your 401(k) and suddenly you find yourself wondering if that cushion will provide you with enough comfort to retire today. The promising news is ...

Choose a reputable brokerage: Look for a brokerage site offering American stocks such as Alphabet with a positive reputation and plenty of positive third-party reviews. It's also wise to check out ...

For years, the standard approach to constructing a balanced portfolio was to allocate a portion of funds to equities and a portion to fixed income; however, lower interest rates made it hard for ...

A clear pattern emerges when looking at this list. Southern States, and red states, fare worse. In fact, Texas ranks number one in terms of the number of people with accounts in distress, while ...

During her Bloomberg interview, Hooper’s main tip for investors was to diversify. But how do you know when you're diversified enough? According to JP Morgan: "A widely accepted rule of thumb claims ...