Worried about a layoff? Pump up your emergency savings.
A rainy day fund can help get you through a financial hit like a layoff.
Social Security Administration backtracks on plan to end phone service
The agency faced backlash about limiting customer service for millions of seniors.
It’s hard to ‘let it be’ when the market smashes 401(k) accounts
'The tendency as an investor is to say, yes, I want to take cover,' one financial planner said. That's often not the best move.
How to protect your money during economic uncertainty, stock market rout
Sfter President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs detonated through markets across the globe, and other factors investors and savers are navigating right now — much of the financial footing beneath us…
With labor market ‘on ice,’ job-hopping has taken a back seat
More workers are staying in their jobs amid growing economic uncertainty.
Some retirees will see bump in Social Security benefits in April
A new law increases benefits for some retired public service workers and provides back pay for others. Plus, other big changes coming.
How to manage your retirement savings through turmoil
Financial advisers weigh in on what investment moves to make — or not — amid an uncertain environment
Spring break 2025: Tips for a swell vacation
Travel sites report a surge in spring travel plans — and deals.
This 50-year-old law changed retirement. Here’s how.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act, known as ERISA, put protections in place for workers' nest eggs. But it needs a refresh.
Reader asks: How should I invest at 79?
I offer my advice about individual money challenges.