Comparing your "magic number" with the actual net worth of retirement-age seniors should give you an idea of how realistic your long-term financial plan is and what kind of lifestyle you can expect in ...

'A crisis on our hands': California lawmakers scramble to find solutions for rising gas prices as departing oil refineries could cut supply by 20% — but some say it's a 'self-created' problem ...

Serenity from Houston wants to support her best friend — but the costs are starting to spiral out of control. She called into The Ramsey Show and asked the hosts for some advice. She revealed she is ...

The U.S. Department of Justice has charged six people — including a fraud investigator with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) — for allegedly orchestrating “one of the largest food stamp scams ...

Time out of the market can be costly By leaving your funds in cash, you’re missing out on the potential for substantial growth. Even if you leave the funds uninvested for a short time, you risk ...

In the race to retirement, many of us strive to sock away as much as possible to secure our future. But even when it comes to retirement savings, there can be too much of a good thing. That’s the ...

As the cost of higher education soars, 529 plans are widely recognized as a powerful hedge against college’s escalating costs. Yet many Americans are unaware of their full potential. A new study finds ...

You don't have to strip all of the fun out of your retirement budget, but you also want to be careful about what you do with your discretionary income.

This is the average 401 (k) balance for every age group According to Fidelity's data from the second quarter of 2024, here is the average 401 (k) balance for people of different ages: Gen Z: $12,000 ...

Home insurance costs in Texas have nearly doubled in recent years — and could keep climbing. Find out what’s driving the spike and how to protect yourself from rising premiums.

This Pennsylvania woman got a $12K utility bill — after waiting months for her statement. And lawmakers now say PECO isn't acting fast enough for the thousands left in a similar situation ...

I'm 62, and I've been working the last 43 years. I haven't set a retirement date yet. How do I know when it's the right time to pull the trigger?