Personal Finance

If you’ve claimed Social Security early, you may still have options to boost your future benefits.

A cash balance pension plan can provide predictable retirement income without exposing employees to investment risk.

The 50/30/20 budget remains a useful starting point, but many households may need to adjust the ratios to fit today’s costs.

How do I know if an appliance is repairable before I buy it, and why do smart appliances fail faster?

Your age when shopping for long-term care insurance can have a significant impact on both eligibility and cost.

Prospective buyers are ‘adjusting their budget and vehicle choice’ when looking for new vehicles, said a market expert. Others are taking out 84-month loans.

Before deferring your income, understand the benefits and potential drawbacks of these plans.

Market volatility can be unsettling for new retirees, but focusing on the decisions you can control may help protect your retirement.

Over the past five years, food costs have risen by roughly 32 percent.

What is the sandwich generation’s tax burden when a grown child moves back home?

Fewer IRS audits don’t mean taxpayers can afford to let their guard down.

Losing a spouse can also mean facing a higher tax bill, even with less income.

Switching to a higher-paying savings account could put hundreds of extra dollars in your pocket each year.

Is a self-directed gold IRA a trap? What the fees, purity rules, and IRS penalties actually look like.

Rising tax concerns are prompting more retirees to rethink their financial plans.

The financial decisions you make in your 50s can shape the rest of your retirement.

The new relief system is expected to be phased in this summer.

The deadline to submit a claim is July 10. The IRS opened an online portal this month for filings.

How do I calculate cost per use, and when does it make sense to invest in quality versus buying cheap?

Health insurance claim denials are common, but many can be overturned through the appeals process.