Personal finance

Higher interest rates, inflation push Gen Z investors to trade stocks on emotion. That may be bad, experts say

Almost 9 in 10 young investors have actively traded stocks this year due to higher interest rates and inflation, according…

If you found gold coins, meteorites or cash stuffed in a piano, the tax man wants a piece

Consider this a public service announcement for all treasure hunters: Uncle Sam wants a piece of your loot. Someone who…

Are U.S. seniors among the developed world’s poorest? It depends on your point of view

The U.S. retirement system is a sprawling complex, a so-called “three-legged stool” of Social Security payments, workplace savings plans and…

Consumers may soon get up to $14,000 or more in rebates for making energy-efficient home upgrades — if states sign on

Consumers may soon be able to access $14,000 or more of federal rebates for making energy-efficient upgrades to their home.…

A.I. is on a collision course with white-collar, high-paid jobs — and with unknown impact

The notion of technological advancement upending the job market isn’t a new phenomenon. Robots and automation, for example, have become…

$20 an hour, clothing stipend, meals: How a Big Four firm is trying to get teens interested in accounting

By her own admission, Autumn Kimborough, 17, didn’t have a passion for accounting. But the rising high school senior from…

What ‘Shark Week’ can teach investors about a money ‘survival instinct’

It’s “Shark Week,” the annual television-programming event on Discovery that stars the ocean’s apex predators. And perhaps the most famous…

A controversial hack to save on plane tickets carries a ‘super big risk,’ says travel expert

“Skiplagging” is a money hack for travelers looking to save on airline tickets — but travel experts warn the practice…

Here’s how making poor investment choices is like watching classic thriller ‘Jaws’

Investors can get swept away by the fear or euphoria of the recent past, and it often costs them financially.…

When student debt payments restart, your loan type will make a big difference

The looming end of a pandemic-era pause to student loan payments and interest puts a spotlight on a big difference…