Can’t afford an estate plan? Here’s what you can do without spending a fortune
Most Americans don't have an estate plan. But there are things you can do to protect your assets without breaking the bank.
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Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $432 million. Here's what to do if you win
While the chance of a single ticket matching all six numbers is tiny, it's worth considering how you would handle the windfall if you were to...
New year, new you: How to reset your finances and become smarter about money
Whether you make New Year's resolutions or not, the beginning of the year is a great time to refocus on your money.
The legacy of 2020: Riches for the wealthy and White, financial pain for others
The Covid pandemic fueled extreme inequality in 2020, as rich, White Americans saw their wealth grow and others were stuck in poverty and joblessness.
Coronavirus relief bill makes it easier for companies to pay down workers' student loans
The latest stimulus package gives companies a tax incentive to pay off their employees' student loans. Here are the details.
2021 IPO Outlook
It’s time to look forward to what initial public offerings (IPOs) 2021 might bring. Continue reading
Gene Munster, who called Apple’s run to $2 trillion, says a path to $3 trillion is in sight
"It may seem tone deaf for a company to lead FAANG for three straight years, but I think that in fact will happen," Gene Munster said...
How to navigate the world of sustainable investing ratings
As interest in impact investing grows, here's a look at how to navigate between various companies providing sustainability scores for mutual funds and ETFs.
Your second stimulus check may be delayed if you changed your bank or moved
The latest round of $600 stimulus checks is on the way, but for people that recently changed their bank information or moved, the next payment may...
The year is over and workers left almost all of their vacation days on the table
Pandemic-related travel restrictions forced Americans to stay home and work more than they ever have before. Now they may lose hard-earned time off.
Powerball jackpot surges to $384 million, Mega Millions now $401 million as no one wins top prizes
A handful of states allow big winners to remain completely anonymous. In others, if you plan ahead, you may be able to shield your identity.
Politics will be front and center as a catalyst in the first week of the new year
Stocks exit 2020 with strong gains and are riding a tailwind, but already in the dawn of the new year, the market could face its first...
Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $401 million, Powerball's top prize is $363 million. Here's how to protect your privacy if you win
A handful of states allow big winners to remain completely anonymous. In others, if you plan ahead, you may be able to shield your identity.
New stimulus package makes it easier to qualify for food stamps. Here’s what you need to know
The most recent stimulus package will increase monthly food stamps for families by 15%. It also makes it easier to qualify for the benefit.
This family just got their second stimulus check. Here's how they'll spend it
On Wednesday morning, Mike Molitoris, a wealth manager in Cary, North Carolina, checked his bank account. The stimulus payment for his family was pending.