Would you be upset if you found out your partner had a credit card you didn’t know about? On the flip side, have you ever…
Key takeaways An emergency fund helps ensure you can handle unplanned expenses, whether from a job loss or a substantial car repair or medical bill. Saving three to six months’ worth of essential expenses is…
You’ve heard of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans, which let you borrow against the value of your home, getting ready cash for renovations, debt consolidation or anything else. But jumping through the income-qualification hoops that characterize much home-based financing may be difficult for borrowers with…
Key takeaways The NCUA (National Credit Union Administration) insures credit union deposits up to $250,000 per depositor, per institution, per ownership category. NCUA insurance provides the same protection as FDIC insurance at banks. Both are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. Joint accounts receive $250,000…
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was asked about his future at the central bank beyond the end of his term in May and also offered some advice to his successor. Powell spoke at a news conference Wednesday after the central bank left interest rates unchanged at its January meeting after it…
The IRS is changing how Americans can make catch-up contributions to their workplace retirement accounts, which could have significant implications for retirement planning and budgeting. A new rule took effect at the outset of 2026 that altered how high-income earners make catch-up contributions to their workplace 401(k) retirement plan, as those over…
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As millions of Americans deal with the fallout of winter storms and brace for upcoming inclement weather, households are also confronting higher heating bills this winter. Heating prices are expected to be 9.2% higher for consumers…
