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Home burials cost as little as $300 compared to $8,595 for a cemetery — but 3 states ban them entirely

Here’s everything you need to know about burying a loved one in your own property.

Woman stares off into the distance, stressing about the future of Social Security.

Retirement • 3h ago

‘Don't quit. Keep your job': Expert says Social Security will 'go away' — and the thing to protect isn't your 401(k)

But maybe this isn’t such a bad thing, as older Americans increasingly face loneliness, social isolation and a lack of purpose.

Vawn Himmelsbach

Retirement • 3h ago

‘Don't quit. Keep your job': Expert says Social Security will 'go away' — and the thing to protect isn't your 401(k)

But maybe this isn’t such a bad thing, as older Americans increasingly face loneliness, social isolation and a lack of purpose.

Vawn Himmelsbach

News • 6h ago

Zillow estimates sellers lost $1.49 billion when one agent worked both sides — $2,165 per home on average

The study found sellers lost an estimated $2,165 when using agents that represented buyers as well.

Godwin Oluponmile

News • 6h ago

Zillow estimates sellers lost $1.49 billion when one agent worked both sides — $2,165 per home on average

The study found sellers lost an estimated $2,165 when using agents that represented buyers as well.

Godwin Oluponmile

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Life • 6h ago

A groomsman got cut from the wedding party over a $1,000 bachelor party — then the invite arrived anyway

Expectations for wedding guests are out of control, but should you give up on a friend's wedding because of them?

By Christy Bieber

Life • 6h ago

A groomsman got cut from the wedding party over a $1,000 bachelor party — then the invite arrived anyway

Expectations for wedding guests are out of control, but should you give up on a friend's wedding because of them?

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • 6h ago

Lawyers say your $5,000 debt doesn't disappear when the company you owe goes out of business — here's why

You may not be off the hook just because the company is closing its doors.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • 6h ago

Lawyers say your $5,000 debt doesn't disappear when the company you owe goes out of business — here's why

You may not be off the hook just because the company is closing its doors.

By Christy Bieber

Life • 6h ago

Etiquette experts share exactly how to stop a relative who always expects you to cover the restaurant bill

If you're tried of funding a free lunch, you have options.

By Christy Bieber

Life • 6h ago

Etiquette experts share exactly how to stop a relative who always expects you to cover the restaurant bill

If you're tried of funding a free lunch, you have options.

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • 7h ago

A couple got $50,000 from a mother-in-law for a home — but her 'helpful suggestions' may cost them more than the gift

A financial gift from family to help buy a house can be a major boost. But should you accept help if it comes with strings attached?

By Christy Bieber

Managing Money • 7h ago

A couple got $50,000 from a mother-in-law for a home — but her 'helpful suggestions' may cost them more than the gift

A financial gift from family to help buy a house can be a major boost. But should you accept help if it comes with strings attached?

By Christy Bieber

News • 7h ago

Orlando woman took a $4,300/month 'package inspector' job — then police showed up and revealed a reshipping scam

A stay-at-home jobseeker in Orlando unwittingly became part of a reshipping scam. Learn how this scheme operates and ways to steer clear of fraudulent job postings.

By Eric Esposito

News • 7h ago

Orlando woman took a $4,300/month 'package inspector' job — then police showed up and revealed a reshipping scam

A stay-at-home jobseeker in Orlando unwittingly became part of a reshipping scam. Learn how this scheme operates and ways to steer clear of fraudulent job postings.

By Eric Esposito

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Blackrock founder Larry Fink looks serious walking out on stage

Investing • 8h ago

‘I screwed up’: Larry Fink lost $100M in a single quarter, got pushed out, and built BlackRock on top of the wreckage

Fink said he was "on track to become CEO of the firm."

By Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Investing • 8h ago

‘I screwed up’: Larry Fink lost $100M in a single quarter, got pushed out, and built BlackRock on top of the wreckage

Fink said he was "on track to become CEO of the firm."

By Joseph Zeballos-Roig

Managing Money • 8h ago

Mom plans to give brother early inheritance for his 3 kids' college — childfree sibling says it's not fair

Helping a child cover their college costs through a 529 plan or trust can give them a significant leg up on life.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Managing Money • 8h ago

Mom plans to give brother early inheritance for his 3 kids' college — childfree sibling says it's not fair

Helping a child cover their college costs through a 529 plan or trust can give them a significant leg up on life.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

A woman with wavy blonde hair, wearing dark trousers and a light pink blouse

Life • 9h ago

Business travel is on the rise — how to turn company-paid hotel stays into points for personal use

Most travelers are leaving free hotel points on the table — lost to third-party booking sites, group reservations or company policies that claim the rewards for themselves. Here's how to actually keep what you earn.

By Godwin Oluponmile

Life • 9h ago

Business travel is on the rise — how to turn company-paid hotel stays into points for personal use

By Godwin Oluponmile

A two-column photo collage featuring California Governor Gavin Newsom and a cluster of grapes growing in the Napa Valley.

News • 9h ago

Gavin Newsom's first business was a wine shop funded by a billionaire family friend

Before he was in politics, Newsom was building a hospitality empire he still has stakes in today.

By Kit Pulliam

News • 9h ago

Gavin Newsom's first business was a wine shop funded by a billionaire family friend

Before he was in politics, Newsom was building a hospitality empire he still has stakes in today.

By Kit Pulliam

Investing • 9h ago

Dick Portillo sold his restaurant empire for nearly $1B, but says he was happier before the deal

Dick Portillo’s story shows how building wealth and preserving it can require very different strategies, and why a lucrative exit doesn’t necessarily make it easier to walk away.

By Sam Bourgi

Investing • 9h ago

Dick Portillo sold his restaurant empire for nearly $1B, but says he was happier before the deal

Dick Portillo’s story shows how building wealth and preserving it can require very different strategies, and why a lucrative exit doesn’t necessarily make it easier to walk away.

By Sam Bourgi

Managing Money • 9h ago

Americans lose up to $2,400 a year to 'ghost charges' — 4 steps to find every phantom drain and redirect the cash

Scaring away ghost charges can brighten a household budget.

By Brian O’Connell

Managing Money • 9h ago

Americans lose up to $2,400 a year to 'ghost charges' — 4 steps to find every phantom drain and redirect the cash

Scaring away ghost charges can brighten a household budget.

By Brian O’Connell

Retirement • 10h ago

Americans say they’re ready for retirement — but most aren’t actually prepared. How to know which camp you belong to

What’s making Americans feel less confident regarding their financial readiness?

By Rebecca Payne

Retirement • 10h ago

Americans say they’re ready for retirement — but most aren’t actually prepared. How to know which camp you belong to

What’s making Americans feel less confident regarding their financial readiness?

By Rebecca Payne

A young Kevin O'Leary with his mother, Georgette Bookalam

Investing • 10h ago

Kevin O'Leary's mother hid an investment account from both her husbands — and died a wealthy woman

O’Leary’s mother kept 20% of her income a secret from her family. Here’s why others might want to do the same.

By Kit Pulliam

Investing • 10h ago

Kevin O'Leary's mother hid an investment account from both her husbands — and died a wealthy woman

O’Leary’s mother kept 20% of her income a secret from her family. Here’s why others might want to do the same.

By Kit Pulliam

Managing Money • 10h ago

Mark Cuban spent $125,000 on a lifetime American Airlines pass after a drunk dial — here's why the math worked

If you receive a financial windfall, it’s okay to splurge a little bit — but here’s what else to keep in mind.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Managing Money • 10h ago

Mark Cuban spent $125,000 on a lifetime American Airlines pass after a drunk dial — here's why the math worked

If you receive a financial windfall, it’s okay to splurge a little bit — but here’s what else to keep in mind.

By Vawn Himmelsbach

Photo of an older couple enjoying a picnic

Retirement • 10h ago

Think you're ready to retire? Don't bite the bullet until you've hit these 6 key milestones

Don’t wait until you’re actually retired to make a strong plan for your post-work life.

By Vishesh Raisinghani

Retirement • 10h ago

Think you're ready to retire? Don't bite the bullet until you've hit these 6 key milestones

Don’t wait until you’re actually retired to make a strong plan for your post-work life.

By Vishesh Raisinghani

A photo of a manufactured home being placed

News • 11h ago

U.S. factory-built homes dropped from 500,000 a year to 100,000 — and zoning laws are a big reason why

Manufactured and modular housing still has a long road to travel to regain its former popularity, but federal and state governments are starting to come around.

By Kit Pulliam

News • 11h ago

U.S. factory-built homes dropped from 500,000 a year to 100,000 — and zoning laws are a big reason why

Manufactured and modular housing still has a long road to travel to regain its former popularity, but federal and state governments are starting to come around.

By Kit Pulliam

Retirement • Sep 18

Caleb Hammer blasts 27-year-old who cashed out her 401(k) twice to fund a home down payment — with penalties

She cashed out her 401(k) twice to help buy her first home — and got hit with IRS penalties for it. Caleb Hammer says she's now "desperately behind" on retirement, having lost a full decade of compound growth. Here's what she could have done instead.

By Godwin Oluponmile

Retirement • Sep 18

Caleb Hammer blasts 27-year-old who cashed out her 401(k) twice to fund a home down payment — with penalties

By Godwin Oluponmile

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