Most personal finance advice is straightforward: spend less than you earn, save regularly, and avoid debt. But some of the ...

Recently I was the spousal beneficiary of my wife’s IRA. I went over the options with the major financial group holding the IRA. I made a choice based on the information given, but I admit published ...

Which Is Best?

Financial advisors name seminal books they recommend to help clients and colleagues do everything from conquering negative ...

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Saving and spending: One partner may have a much higher bar to feel financially secure, while the other may prioritize living life for today. “Both perspectives are right,” Faupl said. The question is ...

If you have more than $100,000 in savings, get some advice from a pro. SmartAsset offers a free service that matches you to a ...

Amid the gloom of the federal government shutdown and a worsening private-sector job market, there was one bit of good news for workers last week: California has banned “stay or pay” contracts that ...

Certified financial planners command a lot of knowledge about taxes, but many of them could be afraid of crossing into professional areas that are outside of their field of qualified expertise.

I was standing in my neighbor’s kitchen, having just mentioned something about “our financial planner” to her. My neighbor is a retired CPA, sharp as a tack, and a dedicated do-it-yourself investor.

According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing dated October 6, 2025, Kawa Capital Management, Inc. reported a full liquidation of its Brighthouse Financial position. The fund ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) evangelists will tell you AI can do anything: Jumpstart a work brainstorm, create a weekly meal plan, write your emails, even pick out your clothes. There is truth to that ...