Personal Finance

CFPB policy statement guides lenders to consider a consumer's immigration status and legal work authorization when making mortgage and credit decisions.

Using 529 accounts allows tax-free growth for education savings, and experts say they remain the optimal vehicle to combat rising tuition costs over time.

Philadelphia passed a ballot measure creating PhillySaves, the nation's first city-run auto-IRA program for workers lacking employer retirement plans.

Expert Anthony Pompliano says investors are pouring billions into AI infrastructure as the U.S. lays the groundwork for the next century.

Despite rising housing costs, Generation Z is saving more and relying less on financial help from family, a new study on money habits finds.

Americans retiring in 2026 may want to consider these five cities where cost of living, housing prices and senior amenities stretch savings further.

Retirees on fixed incomes face affordability challenges depending on where they live. A study ranks states by the monthly savings needed to retire comfortably.

Rising gas prices push lower-income consumers to rely more on credit as fuel costs climb to their highest share of household income since March 2022

Tens of millions of taxpayers may qualify for IRS refunds or reduced penalties from the COVID emergency period, but face a July 2026 filing deadline.

Fidelity and Vanguard's charitable arms have reportedly paused grants to the SPLC through donor-advised funds after a federal indictment.

Credit repair expert Micah Smith says new VantageScore 4.0 mortgage rules let rent payments count, but warns late payments and high balances cut both ways.

Nearly 50% of Gen X employees are pushing back their retirement dates due to rising costs and stagnant wages, according to a new PwC financial wellness survey.

Californians who leave the state save an average of $672 per month on housing and are 48% more likely to become homeowners, a UC Berkeley study found.

Disputing a credit card charge triggers a formal process that usually ends in your favor. You have 60 days from your credit card statement to dispute a charge.

Weighing ETFs vs. mutual funds? Experts break down the key differences in trading and tax efficiency to help investors make smarter choices.

A new report reveals the states with the highest average tax refunds, and Florida leads the nation at $4,433 with Texas close behind at $4,344.

The April 15 tax filing deadline is here. A tax expert says e-filing with direct deposit is the fastest way to get a refund from the IRS this year.