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News 18m ago

A lawyer took 10 years off to care for her autistic daughter — then got an interview in hours. Here's how she did it

Her decade-long break was supported by a spouse's income and a strong professional network. For most U.S. workers, both are harder to count on — but the gap stigma is softening.

The Smoky Mountains offer plenty of family fun.

Real Estate 43m ago

Head for the hills in these 5 affordable mountain towns to downsize your home and upsize your active lifestyle

Is the surprisingly affordable mountain life actually … peak?

Suzie Orman speaks during the 4th Annual Get Radical Women's conference at the Hyatt Regency in 2012.

Retirement 18h ago

20% of parents cut retirement savings to help adult kids — and Suze Orman calls it 'the opposite of being a good parent'

The financial guru says that parents should never put their retirement savings on hold. It can hurt their kids most in the end.

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Meg and Jo appeared on Ramit Sethi's "I will teach you to be rich" podcast.

Retirement 19h ago

A couple with $6.1 million can't agree on when to retire — Ramit Sethi says 'it's not the numbers' holding them back

Ramit Sethi says Meg and Jo can retire even sooner than they think, with this strategy to put both spouses at ease.

Partners sharing morning meal, spreading jam on toast together.

Mortgages 19h ago

A financial planner explains why splitting your partner's $2,100 mortgage will leave you with nothing. And it's okay

It’s best to look at this as a classic landlord, tenant agreement — just more complicated because feelings are involved, one expert says.

Happy laughing rich man wearing suit and sunglasses, flying in private jet, sitting at table covered with bands of cash.

News 20h ago

'LARPing' is the new get-rich-quick scheme — where hustlebros fake online dashboards to sell you courses

Wealth is easier to fake than you might think. And some influencers are preying on people’s desire to get rich to make passive income themselves.

Megan Rapinoe celebrates a goal against France with her teammates.

News 20h ago

The US women's soccer team gets $6.4M from the men's World Cup run — $246K each even though they didn't play a minute

Critics call it unfair. Supporters call it the whole point. Either way, the women's team gets an equal cut of the men's $16 million pool.

A senior couple going on a road trip.

Retirement 20h ago

A retiree has $1 million and a $100K pension — here's why waiting until 70 for Social Security could be the smart play

There are many factors to consider here, from the terms of your pension to how much you need Social Security to cover expenses.

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Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, speaks on stage during the Microsoft AI Tour in Munich.

Investing 21h ago

Microsoft cut 4,800 jobs, filed 2,879 H-1B visas — but the real reason behind its $1.2T market value drop is far bigger

The tech giant is pouring billions into its AI infrastructure, spending more than it is raking in from its businesses.

Daughter-in-law stressed after a fight with her mother-in-law.

Mortgages 23h ago

A $60,000 down payment gift from your mother-in-law comes with toxic strings — experts reveal how to keep the peace

Getting family help when buying a home can make the finances easier but the relationships more challenging. Find out how to deal with the problems that come with financial gifts.

A middle-aged woman helps her aging mother with gardening.

Retirement 23h ago

Baby boomers didn't save enough for retirement — now their kids are paying the price. What’s behind the crisis

The Great Wealth Transfer is reversing as struggling boomers turn to their children for help.

Aaron and Alain Osirus tell CBS News about their small business.

Managing Money 23h ago

Atlanta twins, 12, borrowed $600 from their parents and now net $200 a month selling 3D-printed toys to classmates

These enterprising Gen Alpha brothers aren’t just tech savvy, they’ve got the entrepreneurial spirit to boot.

Young workers seen in cafeteria, laughing and drinking coffee.

Managing Money Jul 19

Gen Z is breaking our biggest social taboo by sharing their salaries online — but 'loud budgeting' can cost everyone

Silence isn’t always priceless. But it’s important to know when it is.

Contemplative couple sits on couch, looking unhappy.

Managing Money Jul 19

We put $50,000 in medical bills on our credit cards — now we can barely keep up with the monthly payments. What now?

At this rate, it will cost them an extra $40,000 and take nearly 21 years to pay off this debt.

Woman grimaces as she pulls rope in game of tug of war, her teammates seen behind her.

Retirement Jul 19

My husband, 40, dreams of retiring by 55. But I just want to spend our money and have fun now. What do we do?

Figuring out how to pull together for your shared future is the first step.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, displayed on a screen remotely from SpaceX headquarters in Starbase, Texas, speaks before the launch of SpaceX's initial public offering .

Investing Jul 18

Elon Musk's SpaceX has lost $1T in market cap since mid-June as Starship launch is scrubbed

Though SpaceX remains resilient, shares could topple further after employees and early retail investors offload shares they were obligated to hold onto.

Kevin O'Leary during a visit to "Outnumbered" at Fox News Channel Studio

Retirement Jul 18

Kevin O'Leary says save $100,000 by age 33 — most Americans in that age group aren't even close to that

The personal finance guru's target is ambitious. The bigger takeaway is to start saving and investing as early and as much as you can.