personal-finance
Car Ownership Costs $5,851 Annually Beyond Loan Payments
New analysis reveals hidden car costs like insurance, gas, and repairs add nearly $6,000 per year on top of monthly loan payments.
personal-finance · US Top News and Analysis
Psychologist Reveals the Morning Question That Strengthens Couples
A relationships psychologist says emotionally intelligent partners ask a daily 'capacity check' question most couples skip.
personal-finance · US Top News and Analysis
Wealthy Investors Flood Tax-Loss Strategy With $170B Despite Risks
High-net-worth investors are pouring billions into tax-aware long-short strategies, pushing total assets past $170 billion.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Social Security COLA May Rise $71/Month in 2027 — Here's the Catch
A projected $71 monthly boost to Social Security benefits in 2027 signals inflation may remain stubbornly high, undercutting the gain's real value.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Why Wealth-Building Is Getting Harder for Young Americans
Gen Z and young millennials face steep economic headwinds that are closing off traditional paths to financial security.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Single 58-Year-Old Veteran With $1.5M Asks: Can I Retire?
A California veteran with $1.5 million saved and a VA pension wants to know if early retirement is within reach.
personal-finance · US Top News and Analysis
Why Investors Should Rebalance Portfolios as Stocks Soar, Bonds Slide
Stocks near record highs and a bond sell-off have shifted portfolio risk, making rebalancing a smart move, advisors say.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Home Insurance Premiums Reach Record High Across the US
Natural disasters are forcing insurers to reprice risk nationwide, pushing home insurance costs to an all-time high.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
How to Build a Steady Retirement Income Without an Annuity
Financial expert Jean Chatzky's new book outlines practical strategies for generating reliable retirement income without purchasing an annuity.
personal-finance · US Top News and Analysis
Unemployed at 45, Man Turns Job Rejection Streak Into One-Man Show
Tim Millard channeled months of fruitless job searching into a comedic one-man show, transforming personal setbacks into public performance.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Inherited IRA With Siblings: Do You Need Separate Accounts?
A reader serving as executor asks whether three siblings must open individual inherited IRAs or can simply cash out a jointly inherited account.
personal-finance · CNBC
401(k) Balances for Americans in Their 30s and 40s: How You Compare
Financial experts share benchmarks for retirement savings in your 30s and 40s, plus strategies to catch up if you're behind.
personal-finance · Yahoo Finance
Best CD Rates Today: Lock In Up to 4.30% APY (Aug. 31)
Top certificate of deposit rates hit 4.30% APY Monday. Here's what savers need to know before rates shift.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
At 64, Should You Claim Spousal Social Security Benefits Now?
A 64-year-old woman weighs spousal Social Security benefits against waiting for her own. Here's what experts say.
personal-finance · MarketWatch.com - Top Stories
Vanguard S&P 500 Index Funds Transformed Investing, But Smarter Options May Exist
Index funds revolutionized how Americans invest, but growing adoption raises questions about whether passive strategies still deliver their original edge.