Personal finance

3 ways to rethink old age and retirement, MIT expert says

The following is an excerpt from “This week, your wallet,” a weekly audio show on Twitter produced by CNBC’s Personal…

Are gas-powered or electric vehicles a better deal? EVs may win out in long run, experts say

Sales of electric cars are poised for a boom, spurred by factors such as federal policy, technological advances and environmental…

Here are the top 3 reasons to fire a financial advisor, say experts

Breakups are always hard. The relationship with your financial advisor is no different. But there are some telltale signs it’s…

Robo-advisor Betterment settles tax charges with SEC for $9 million

Robo-advisor firm Betterment agreed on Tuesday to settle charges with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for $9 million over…

Fewer new cars qualify for $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. Here are 2 alternatives

The number of new electric vehicles eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit fell by almost half on Tuesday, as…

Some travel is ‘off the charts’ expensive, experts say. Here are 3 ways to cut some costs

Some aspects of travel are pricier than ever amid pent-up demand. “The big cities and the popular [international] destinations —…

No one wants to be an accountant anymore, but a program aimed at high schoolers looks to fix the shortage

Accounting firms are facing a significant staffing shortage. Between the long hours, stressful deadlines and unflattering stereotype, more people are…

Egg prices crashed 11% in March — and more relief may follow

Egg prices fell by almost 11% in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday, following a 7% decline…

That $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit may soon be harder to get. Here are 2 workarounds

It may soon be tougher for consumers to get a $7,500 federal tax credit when buying a new electric vehicle,…

Here’s why travel to Europe is no longer a ‘screaming, bargain-basement’ deal

Travel to many European nations looked like a bargain heading into summer and fall last year thanks to a favorable…