Personal finance

Trump wants to make IVF free. Democrats, Republicans and experts are dubious

Former President Donald Trump says that he wants to make in vitro fertilization treatments free of cost, either by requiring…

It’s not always ‘a sexy thing’ to be a millionaire, former NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland says. Here’s why

Brandon Copeland is a former NFL linebacker turned coach. But the type of coaching he gravitates to isn’t in the…

Why the father of ‘life planning’ says you’re managing money the wrong way

George Kinder wants everyone to be free. At first blush, that concept of personal fulfillment or enlightenment may seem better…

U.S. job market slows, but it’s not yet a ‘three-alarm fire,’ economist says

The U.S. job market is cooling at a worrisome rate but not to an extent that warrants panic — at…

How high earners can funnel money to a Roth IRA, the ‘gold standard’ of retirement accounts

You’d think earning more would make it easier to boost retirement savings. But high earners may find it tricky to…

American demand for international trips drives ‘travel momentum’ and overall spending

Travel spending among American households continues to outpace its pre-pandemic levels, a trend underpinned by a zeal for international trips,…

401(k) auto-enrollment features don’t help savings as much as expected, study finds

Employers are increasingly putting workers’ 401(k) plan savings on autopilot. But the positive impact of automated retirement savings is more…

Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger customers pay over $90 million a year in cash-back fees, federal agency finds

Three of the nation’s largest retailers — Dollar General, Dollar Tree and Kroger — charge fees to customers who ask…

The IRS has a method of ‘last resort’ to collect overdue taxes: Revoking your passport

Travelers, be warned: The federal government may revoke your passport if you ignore a big tax bill. Such punishments have…

How investors can prepare for lower interest rates: It’s ‘like getting a haircut,’ advisor says

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell on Friday gave the clearest indication yet that the central bank is likely to start…