Wealth
Personal finance, investing, property and how households build and protect wealth.
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My insurance company said my roof lost a few tiles. Loss adjusters found $10,000 in storm damage. How could this happen?
“My house shook violently from the wind.”
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‘I get $1,460 in Social Security’: My millionaire ex-husband, 74, refuses to pay alimony. What can I do?
“I have very little money, while my ex’s financial statements show assets in the millions.”
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‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?
“I’ve always been a little skeptical of the government’s encouragement to delay claiming benefits.”
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Is it better to spend my savings now so I can delay taking Social Security? How do I choose?
“By claiming earlier, I could preserve more of my portfolio and allow those assets to continue compounding.”
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Your data built the AI boom — but Big Tech is pocketing 100% of the equity
Your share of the AI wealth is a right — not a handout. Here is how we claw back our money.
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Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?
Financial literacy just hit a 10-year low — and it is devastating bank accounts.
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You want a portfolio that matches your morals. Your retirement plan might disagree.
More investors want their money to reflect their values. It feels righteous — but the reality is a lot messier.
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The dot-com crash was a $5 trillion blip. Why the next financial crisis could hit 4 times harder.
The next global financial crisis is already under way. Here is how it will unfold.
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Stocks rally when Congress goes on summer break. Here’s why.
Stock prices face greater volatility when lawmakers are active, driven entirely by the regulatory uncertainty they create.
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Trump says he won't sign housing bill, which would become law automatically
Congress passed the housing bill in June with strong bipartisan support amid concerns of rising home prices and institutional inve…
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These are America's 10 cheapest states for 2026, where you can still beat inflation
These are America's cheapest states to live in for 2026, where residents can still beat inflation.
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These are America's 10 most expensive states for 2026, where inflation is punishing residents
These 10 U.S. states are the most expensive places to live in America in 2026, with inflation punishing residents to an extreme de…
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Here's how Trump Account assets may affect your college aid eligibility
Assets in a Trump Account may affect a student's need-based college aid eligibility, based on how income is reported on the FAFSA.
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Delaying Social Security reform raises risks for bond markets and the economy, research finds
Social Security's trust fund that helps pay retirement benefits is projected to run out in late 2032. New research finds that may …
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Weekly mortgage demand drops as rates remain stuck in a narrow range
Mortgage rates barely moved last week and haven't moved much in more than a month. That is resulting in lackluster mortgage demand…
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Don't rely on AI for personal finance advice, study finds
Researchers who studied generative AI platforms found that personal finance recommendations could be inconsistent or biased.
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Trump Accounts are live. Here's how some families plan to use them
As Trump Accounts launch, millions of parents are figuring out how the new investment accounts fit with their family's financial g…
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Student loan servicers begin 90-day countdown for borrowers to leave SAVE plan
Student loan servicers have begun alerting borrowers that they have 90 days to leave the Biden-era SAVE plan. Here's what comes ne…
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Trump Accounts for kids launched July 4: What parents need to know
Here's a breakdown of how Trump Accounts work, who qualifies for free money and when the funds can be withdrawn.
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Things That Drive Us Crazy About Money in America
For all that’s good about our financial lives, there are distinctly American things that are decidedly suboptimal. Please, can the…
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Parents Will Be Able to Enroll Newborns in Trump Accounts at the Hospital
The Social Security Administration will introduce a process to sign up babies for the investment program at the same time they are…
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As ACA enrollment falls by millions, Trump administration and policy gurus disagree on why
Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollment has declined by 3 million people. The Trump administration points to fraud controls. Po…
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Many Children Don’t Have ‘Trump Accounts.’ Some Are Missing Out on $1,000.
More than six million have been signed up for the investment accounts, which open for contributions July 4, but there are barriers…
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5 takeaways from President Donald Trump's interview with CNBC
The president defended his family's business and said he feels bad that the presidency creates a conflict of interest in any of hi…