Everyone has their own definition of success, but there is one quantifiable measure that allows us to see how Americans define it: cold, hard cash. Visual Capitalist and Thermosoft analyzed data from 2,000 Americans in order to learn what "making...
The word “probate” may be unfamiliar to you, but it is a very important concept in estate planning. Because almost everyone leaves an estate of some sort when they die, you should understand what probate is and learn to avoid it. Jiyao Xu | Investopedia
...Republicans on Friday unveiled the final version of their tax bill, and it has new restrictions for some homeowners. Senate and House Republicans have reconciled their versions of tax legislation and the final plan shrinks some popular deductions. Lawmakers aim...
The Republican tax bill would cut taxes for about 75 percent of filers in 2018. How would it affect you? This chart shows how the bill would affect 220,000 real households. Answer the questions below to find the ones like...
Good news: There's still time to slash your tax burden, boost your retirement savings and get a head start on investing wisely in 2018 — all before Auld Lang Syne plays on New Year's Eve. Bad news: You'll need to...
In some metro regions, the median price of a home is $900,000 or more! You'll need a very hefty income. Here are some strategies to help — and also some regions where buying a home is far easier. Most Americans...
Cyber Monday and Black Friday might be over, but the real day to score super cheap flights is actually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, according to flight prediction app Hopper. Analyzing flight pricing data for the last two years, Hopper found...
The GOP is taking advantage of Americans’ fear of tax season to shift the tax burden down the income ladder. House Speaker Paul Ryan clears his desk with the sweep of his arm, illustrating all the clutter that would disappear...
Almost 80 percent of Americans have heard of Bitcoin. Almost half of those are unsure if the digital coin is legal. A new survey offers some wisdom on whether you should convert your money into cryptocurrency. Last spring, a man...
More than 75% of all Americans are breaking one key rule. Are you among the 65% of Americans being kept up at night by money worries? Managing your money can definitely be overwhelming, especially with so much conflicting advice out there....
By the time you're ready to leave the working world for good, you may have quite a balance saved up in your 401(k). So, what exactly should you do with all that money to help guarantee a well-funded retirement? Here...
If you're considering buying a home, even in the distant future, talking to a lender can be beneficial. Here are three major reasons why. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might think you’re not ready to purchase a house....
October is Financial Planning Month, making now a great time to think about your financial preparedness and well-being. Money isn’t everything in life, but it certainly helps to achieve security and to open opportunities for you and your family. Personal...
Most beneficiaries have from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 to decide on drug coverage and whether to switch from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan. Older or disabled Americans with Medicare coverage have probably noticed an uptick in mail...
Never take vacation? Here's how to pull off that much-needed escape from work. American workers just aren't good at taking vacation. Last year, over 50% of U.S. employees admitted to leaving vacation days on the table, and back in 2014,...
