Why Prince’s estate faces a huge tax bill and a ‘hot mess of litigation’
Prince had no will when he died, his sister said, and that plus a lack of estate planning could cost his heirs plenty.
This impulse makes investors sell low and buy high
One behavior that seems smart at first glance might be exactly the trait that leads to long-term stock-market losses.
3 ways to meet your savings goals and build that rainy-day fund
Need to bulk up your emergency fund? Small steps like these can add up big, especially over time.
Many try to keep up with the Kardashians, despite not having cash to back it up
One in 8 Americans is willing to take on $1,000 or more in debt to depict an extravagant lifestyle, according to a study.
Community college can be more stumbling block than stepping stone
You can save a bundle if you start your degree at a community college, but there are risks.
Your new office workout: Financial fitness
More than half of employers now offer financial wellness programs.
Online banks are booming, and Goldman Sachs has joined the party
The online retail banking industry is booming – and that’s good enough for Goldman Sachs.
8 key questions to ask your financial advisor to avoid getting ripped off
A new investing rule on conflicted retirement advice won’t take effect for a year. Here’s what to do now.
If you’re choosing a career, these are the 5 absolute worst options for 2016
CareerCast announced its list of the 200 worst careers for 2016. Can you guess what the top ones were?
Turn that old iPod into cash
Before you purge and toss your old, unwanted goods, consider turning that clutter into cash.
Do you really need to have an open house?
There’s a lot of competition among homebuyers these days. If you’re a seller, do you need to have an open house at all?
Houston floods: How you can plan for disaster
Having a plan to safeguard your key documents is key if disaster strikes. Unfortunately, too few people have one.
Simple ways going green can save you money
Businesses can increase their bottom line by decreasing their environmental footprint. Here’s how.
The best time to start on 2016 taxes is NOW
Now that tax year 2015 has wrapped up, it’s a great time for consumers to take steps to cut what they’ll owe next April.
Want more college aid? Here’s how to get it
Here’s how to negotiate for more college financial aid.
The top paying companies (it’s not Google)
Here are the top 10 companies in America that pay the best.
Protect your folks against financial fraud
Elder financial abuse is a growing concern among seniors and their adult children. Here’s how you can protect your parents.
Your job might lead to early retirement
It’s not just blue collar workers who find their jobs too demanding to work past retirement age.
Pros and cons of pursuing college degree overseas
A term abroad is one thing for a college student; pursuing a degree is another. Here’s what to consider.
Taxes not done? Relax, you have options
The IRS expects more than 5 million returns to come in Monday. If you procrastinated, experts say you shouldn’t rush to finish your return.
A warning about your ‘magic number’ for retirement
Retirement benchmarks based on things like age and income can trip you up if you aren’t careful.
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