Personal finance

Does the tax on your year-end bonus check seem high? Here’s why

Does your year-end bonus look smaller than expected? Tax withholding is a likely culprit, but Uncle Sam may pay some…

Inflation has created a dark cloud over how everyday Americans view the economy

When Kyle Connolly looks back at 2023, she sees it as a year defined by changes and challenges. The newly…

Here’s when you can visit a national park for free in 2024

The National Park Service is offering free admission to U.S. national parks on six days in 2024. There are more…

Annuity sales are on track for a record year. Here’s what to know before buying

Consumers pumped record money into annuities in 2023, on the back of higher interest rates and anxiety about the stock…

Inflation gives millions new access to investments for the wealthy, says SEC

Inflation has given millions of people new access to certain investments earmarked for the wealthy — and consumer advocates argue…

Expecting a package this holiday? If so, don’t fall victim to delivery scams

Are you expecting a package delivery this holiday season? If so, scammers may try to dupe you with bogus emails…

401(k), IRA balances fell for older millennials, young Gen Xers during the pandemic. Here’s why

Retirement balances for midcareer workers declined between 2019 and 2022, despite gains on financial assets such as stocks during that…

Gen Z, millennials say money talks should happen before the relationship gets serious, study finds

While most Americans say couples should talk about money honestly before living together, Gen Z and millennials believe the conversation…

Here’s the inflation breakdown for November 2023 — in one chart

Inflation declined slightly last month on the back of weaker prices at the gasoline pump and a broader easing of…

Hargreaves Lansdown, AJ Bell shares sink as UK regulator warns on charges

British investment platforms Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell saw their shares plunge on Tuesday after a U.K. regulator warned 42…