Debt relief strategies to consider
Tanja Ristic | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in “CNBC’s Money 101…
This 401(k) change could soon impact catch-up contributions
Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images There’s a big change coming for 401(k) plans that could impact a…
Pros and cons of robo-advisors versus human financial advisor
Alvaro Gonzalez | Moment | Getty Images In some cases, an investor can simply rely on a robo-advisor…
The two-step plan that can be ‘incredibly helpful’ for your savings
Xavier Lorenzo | Moment | Getty Images Many of us set savings goals. But we don’t always follow…
Treasury, IRS finalize rule for 401(k) catch-up contributions
Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images The IRS and U.S. Department of the Treasury this week finalized rules…
Credit scores fall year over year, more borrowers miss payments
The national average credit score — which had been steadily increasing for over a decade — fell for…
Retirement will ‘take a miracle’ for 21%, Natixis survey finds
Helovi | E+ | Getty Images Americans are feeling more optimistic when it comes to retirement. Just 21%…
IRA, 401(k) millionaires hit record highs
Retirement account balances, which fell at the start of the year due to market volatility, bounced back in the…
I’m a CFP and personal finance reporter. How I plan for open enrollment
Azmanl | E+ | Getty Images As a certified financial planner and personal finance reporter, I spend a…
How Roth conversions could slash Trump’s $40,000 ‘SALT’ deduction
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill…
Working longer may not fix your retirement, economists say
As Americans live longer and worry about outlasting their money in retirement, a growing number are counting on…
Packed school lunch prices rise 3% amid inflation: report
Ann Hermes/The Christian Science Monitor via Getty Images Even a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is not immune…