New research finds debt payments rose far faster than estimated real household income, absorbing about half of a one-earner household's gains.

Mortgages and student loans are often called "good debt." Experts say that label can hide the real question: Can you actually afford the risk?

The SEC proposed expanding accredited investor eligibility beyond traditional income and net worth thresholds, including through a new exam.

Boomers report more financial confidence as Federal Reserve and JPMorgan data show older households hold more wealth and draw more from investments.

Higher yields have pushed bon prices lower. Here's how investors can use tax-loss harvesting to offset gains and avoid wash-sale pitfalls.

Retirement savers may be affected by swings in the artificial intelligence trade. Here is how to assess the risk without making a rash move.

Americans living overseas may still face U.S. tax-filing and foreign-account reporting rules — even when they ultimately owe no U.S. income tax.

The K-shaped economy may be changing. New data shows income and spending gaps are narrowing — but household finances tell a more complicated story.

Siblings inheriting a home can face difficult choices over selling, renting or keeping the property.

Some consumers are using buy now, pay later for essential expenses like groceries, rent and utility bills. But more BNPL users have recently had a late payment.

Immigrants make up 30% of direct long-term care workers, and tighter immigration policies could worsen shortages and raise family costs.

Investors who missed the SpaceX IPO may already have exposure to the stock through mutual funds, ETFs or retirement accounts.

New rules allow 529 plan funds to pay for eligible career training, certifications, licensing fees and continuing education costs.

Millions of Americans with disabilities may qualify for ABLE accounts, which allow up to $100,000 in savings without losing benefits.

The percentage of the workforce holding multiple jobs has been rising since 2020, reaching an all-time high last fall. “Income stacking” is popular with Gen Z.

Schools are using financial literacy lessons to address teen sports betting, as educators warn of risks, losses and growing exposure.

While there are pockets of weakness in private credit, concern about a broad-based meltdown among these funds may be misplaced, some experts say.

Conflict in Iran has sent oil prices up, prompting some experts to worry that a worst-case scenario called stagflation could be possible for the U.S. economy.

Artificial intelligence is creating tension between employers and employees over its deployment, a new MetLife report finds.

Borrowers who struggle with high-interest debt often turn to personal loans to help pay it off, but without a change in habits debt can become a cycle.