Housing-industry trade organizations immediately condemned House Republicans' tax bill when it passed in mid-November. Senate Republicans' version passed over the weekend. Unlike the House's bill, it doesn't halve the mortgage interest deduction, but it could still remove tax benefits for...
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...
Republican senators were scrambling to negotiate changes to the tax legislation ahead of key committee and floor votes later this week. Senate Republicans got some sorely needed momentum behind their tax overhaul Tuesday as key GOP swing votes inched closer...
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...
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...
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...
The Senate tax-writing committee continued hammering out the details of its tax cut proposal Tuesday, while the House may vote on its bill as soon as Thursday. Here are the latest developments, updated throughout the day: Thune: ACA Mandate Repeal...
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...
Market Review For the quarter, global markets continued to appreciate, US stocks, as measured by the S&P 500, were up 4.5%. The international markets did even better, the MSCI EAFE was up another 5.4% during the same period. Another quarter...
The Dow topped 23,000 for the first time in its 121-year history Tuesday, extending a bull market rally that began nearly nine years ago. This year has been full of milestones for the Dow Jones industrial average. The blue-chip stock...
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...
You made a decision to work with a financial professional and have started to interview prospective candidates. As you're comparison shopping you notice that some candidates have a string of letters after their name. Chances are that alphabet soup refers...
