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Managing Money • 29m ago

I’m leaving money to my grandkids, but they must pass a financial literacy test before they get a dime. Is this unfair?

Many people end up losing money they inherit, but experts say a quiz may not be the best way to prevent this from happening.

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Christy Bieber
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News • 54m ago

Oklahoma recorded 572,480 power disconnections in 2024 as electricity prices climbed 42% since 2019

Electricity prices are rising faster than inflation, leaving millions of Americans with overdue utility debt and putting households that fall behind at greater risk of shutoffs.

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What's your plan once you no longer have work on your plate or kids at home?

Retirement • 54m ago

After 35 years of marriage, this couple dreads retiring together — a retirement coach explains why it's so common

Retirement can change more than your finances. Here’s what couples should discuss before the paychecks stop.

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Retirement • 1h ago

Millions of Americans have a ticking time bomb in their tax-deferred accounts — 3 easy ways to start defusing it now

Don’t risk your financial future going up in flames.

By Vishesh Raisinghani
President Trump joins American farmers for a roundtable on "American Agriculture"

News • 18h ago

U.S. farmers face $31 billion in losses as Iran war drives diesel and fertilizer costs up

The Iran conflict is not helping already struggling U.S. farmers, and here’s why.

By Brian O’Connell
You may not have control over what your company retirement plan provider does with your information.

Retirement • 21h ago

Only 2 of 31 401(k) providers prohibit selling your personal data to third parties, GAO finds

Not all plans allow you to opt out of third-party data sharing. Here’s how to find out if your plan is one of those and what you can do to protect yourself.

By Vawn Himmelsbach
Man looks out window at top of Gateway Arch over St. Louis.

News • 22h ago

This Midwest city has been one of the most affordable US metros for more than 100 years

A massive undertaking by Fed researchers has assembled data on housing prices in 30 U.S. cities from the years 1890 to 2024.

By Rebecca Payne
A photo of a couple talking to a realtor

Mortgages • 22h ago

72% of homebuyers have paused their search waiting for lower mortgage rates — and 41% already regret it

Most homebuyers have stopped their search while they wait for lower mortgage rates, but many already regret it.

By Godwin Oluponmile

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Financial advisor talking to his client.

Managing Money • 22h ago

A 2% advisor fee on a $300,000 portfolio could cost $220,000 over a decade — here's how to tell if you're overpaying

Understanding different advisor fee structures is crucial to understanding your personal needs and what fees you're willing to pay.

By Vawn Himmelsbach
Photo of a man looking angrily at two tenants in his home

Real Estate • 22h ago

My father died and left me a $1 million house that I want to sell — but its two tenants won’t leave. What are my rights?

Inheriting a home doesn't automatically let you evict tenants. Here are your legal options as the new owner.

By Christy Bieber
A photo of Kevin O'Leary shopping in Walmart

Managing Money • 23h ago

Kevin O'Leary, worth $400 million, compares paper towel prices at Walmart as grocery costs climb 5.9%

Mr. Wonderful hunts for Bounty deals and wears $29 Walmart jeans — and the inflation data shows exactly why even the wealthy are watching what they spend on everyday essentials.

By Emma Caplan-Fisher
Diane Keaton

News • 23h ago

Diane Keaton spent decades renovating 'The House that Pinterest Built' — it just sold for $10 million under asking

You might want to sell an inherited house sooner rather than later to avoid ongoing holding costs and extra capital gains taxes.

By Vawn Himmelsbach
Kevin O'Leary attends Consensus Miami 2026 at Miami Beach Convention Center.

Managing Money • 23h ago

Kevin O'Leary says nothing 'tastes as good' as compound interest in rant against $28 lunches

Mr. Wonderful posits the question: "Is there anything you can buy for $28 that tastes as good as 28 years of compounding at 10%?"

By Chris Morris
A split-panel photo of the Polymarket app and LA wildfires

News • 23h ago

$1.2 million was bet on LA wildfires on Polymarket as 9 senators push CFTC to ban disaster contracts

Online bettors wagered on the fires’ destruction, raising concerns about profits, ethics and incentives to make disasters worse.

By Christy Bieber
A photo of Suze Orman

Retirement • 23h ago

Suze Orman says your annuity guarantee is 'only as good as' the insurer's balance sheet — here's why

Annuities aren’t the right fit for everyone — no matter if salespeople try to convince you otherwise.

By Kit Pulliam
Woman stressed while talking on the phone.

Managing Money • 23h ago

My mom wants 6 visits a year, costing us $4,800 — here's how to know when to say no

When a retired parent lives far from family, the cost of flying them in for visits can quietly drain a household budget. Financial experts say your needs come before their wants.

By Brian O’Connell
Dolly Parton on the left, and Elvis Presley on the right.

Life • Aug 29

Dolly Parton said no to Elvis — and it turned out to be the best money decision of her career

“I said, ‘I can’t do that,'" said Parton, adding that "of course I cried all night about that.”

By Em Norton
Your 401(k) is likely safe from debt collectors.

Managing Money • Aug 29

A bankruptcy attorney explains exactly when creditors can — and can't — garnish your 401(k) to collect debts

While creditors have options to collect, your 401(k) is likely not one of them. However, there are some big caveats that could mean your retirement funds are still at risk.

By Christy Bieber
Older couple stand in front of window at home, looking uncertain and unhappy.

Managing Money • Aug 29

Our son recently cut us out of his life over politics — should we cut him out of his $5 million inheritance?

Family friction can change estate planning decisions significantly, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

By Brian O’Connell
US President Donald Trump shows an image of his planned ballroom as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House

News • Aug 28

'We're going to blow it up:' Philadelphia DA predicts Trump's $600M White House ballroom will be demolished eventually

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner’s comments about destroying Trump’s ballroom come as the project faces scrutiny over its ballooning price tag, taxpayer funding and legal challenges.

By Mike Crisolago