A recent Charles Schwab poll indicates that most Americans estimate they would require around $1.8 million to retire. Learn about what you need to do to save a sizable sum of money and make wise investing decisions in order to reach that goal if you anticipate needing anything like that for retirement.

Mar 27, 2024 02:11 AM EDT

If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.

Mar 26, 2024 03:28 PM EDT

Just when you thought it was safe to indulge in your chocolate cravings without breaking the bank, cocoa prices have decided to take us all on a wild ride. In a move that could rival the most dramatic reality TV plot twists, cocoa futures for May delivery hit an eye-watering high of $10,080 per metric ton this Tuesday.

Mar 26, 2024 03:23 PM EDT

In a world where avocado toast is blamed for millennials' financial woes and Gen Z is meme-ing their way through economic uncertainty, Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, drops a truth bomb about the Social Security crisis and the "a bit crazy" standard retirement age of 65.

Mar 26, 2024 02:49 PM EDT

In a twist that feels like something out of a Oliver Stone Wall St. movie, Trump Media & Technology Group made a splash in the stock market, turning heads and opening wallets. Shares of Donald Trump's media company surge more than 50% after its debut on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol DJT. It's the kind of plot twist that gets even the most seasoned traders spilling their coffee.

Mar 26, 2024 02:35 PM EDT

In a world where the only constant is change (and the occasional need for caffeine), Nissan is stepping up to the plate with a plan that's as ambitious as my cousin Joe's attempt to make Thanksgiving dinner without burning down the house.

Mar 25, 2024 02:31 PM EDT

The real estate market is undergoing its most significant shakeup in years, and it's about time you got the scoop. Remember the days when selling or buying a house felt like handing over a hefty 6% of your hard-earned cash to real estate agents? Well, those days are fading faster than my last attempt at a home garden during a heatwave.

Mar 25, 2024 02:21 PM EDT

Let's be real for a moment: navigating the world of retirement as a single woman can sometimes feel like you're trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the manual. You know it's doable, but boy, wouldn't some clear instructions (and maybe a helping hand) make a world of difference?

Mar 25, 2024 02:13 PM EDT

A crucial deadline has been set by the Biden administration for holders of student loans who want to be forgiven.

Mar 25, 2024 01:10 PM EDT

With the federal tax deadline drawing near, millions of Americans feel pressured to file their forms.

Mar 25, 2024 12:30 PM EDT

You can have a sizable amount of home equity if you own a house. Using a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one popular method of accessing it, and it may be a wise choice for a number of reasons.

Mar 25, 2024 11:40 AM EDT

Nine months after stating it would no longer be issuing new home policies in the state, State Farm announced this week that it will stop providing coverage for 72,000 homes and apartments in California beginning this summer.

Mar 25, 2024 11:10 AM EDT

The tax reporting rules for independent contractors and gig workers who are paid using applications such as Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, or PayPal will be altered for the 2024 tax year.

Mar 25, 2024 10:25 AM EDT

As the concentration of global wealth ends up in fewer hands, the rich continue getting richer as the poor continue getting poorer.

Mar 23, 2024 01:37 PM EDT

More restaurants are experimenting with "dynamic pricing," which involves altering menu prices in response to demand.

Mar 23, 2024 01:10 PM EDT