Finance

National Public Data recently confirmed that it suffered a data breach involving Social Security numbers, names, email addresses, and phone numbers of millions of Americans.

The 22-year-old bride had already booked a destination wedding with over 200 guests, assuming her uncle would cover all marriage expenses despite the man clearly saying he would offer some help.

Michelle and Ryan diligently saved for their retirement in their 20s but are unable to control the impulsive spending that compels them to dip into their savings regularly for monthly expenses.

Americans who have saved their entire lives in retirement plans face the risk of going broke in their golden years because many deplete their funds severely through premature withdrawals and lack proper tax planning for post-retirement income.

Having millions doesn't guarantee feeling wealthy. Many millionaires still feel financially insecure and believe their plans need improvement.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) faces backlash for pursuing a £3 billion lawsuit against the estate of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who recently died in a tragic yacht accident with his daughter, as the business community condemns the move as heartless and insensitive.

Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, sold 2,000 Visa shares less than three months before the US DOJ filed a lawsuit alleging the payments giant engaged in unlawful actions that cost Americans billions of dollars in additional fees.

House lawmakers in Washington have sufficient signatures on a discharge petition to force a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal laws that reduce Social Security benefits for certain pensioners.

Supplemental security income (SSI) checks are issued on the first day of the month. However, they arrive earlier if the first falls on a weekend.

Berkshire Hathaway chairman Warren Buffett, 94, entrusted his children with the responsibility of donating his entire wealth upon his passing to charities of their choice. His new estate plans will also stop funding the Gates Foundation upon his death.

Warren Buffett struggles to get around the complexities at Nike, its lagging segments like golf equipment and helmets, and lack of clear competitive advantages despite top fund managers buying the stock as new CEO Elliott Hill plans to steer the company back to its roots.

The new tax will be adjusted when Social Security recipients in these states file their federal income tax returns. However, some states are working to extend exemptions to qualifying seniors.

The woman is exploring ways to recover her money after her ex-husband exploited their joint account to transfer her business savings to his personal accounts throughout the marriage. He didn't even spare her Visa business card.

A 73-year-old US woman moved to Europe to live with his husband she married three years ago. She wonders if it's normal to give away the house they share to a distant relative while she pays the bills and supports their lifestyle.

Ramit Sethi explained that the FIRE community can help people live ultra-frugal lives and retire early. However, some drawbacks in the community must be remedied to achieve financial independence goals without drastically downgrading lifestyles.

A dozen insurance industry groups have secured national stay orders from two Federal courts on a new retirement protection regulation that compels agents to sell products in their client's best interests during 401(k)-IRA rollovers.

The Texas resident wonders if a divorce would offer her rights to the husband's inheritance and their five rental properties and incomes.

Most investors rolling over their 401(k) funds into an IRA are unaware that the money sits as idle cash until actively invested in stocks and bonds.

Personal finance expert Sean Bryant plans to invest in renewable energy companies, infrastructure firms, and real estate while stalling student loan repayments if Democratic nominee Kamala Harris wins the 2024 US elections.

A Goldman Sachs report revealed that Democratic nominee Kamal Harris's economic agenda is positioned to boost the US economy by creating more jobs, lowering living costs, and imposing tax hikes on conglomerates and the wealthy.

US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris plans to lower living costs through several measures, including lowering grocery prices, introducing child tax credits, and offering downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers.

Lou, a final-year student working full-time in the tech sector, had to pay off her $16 outstanding BNPL debt and $38,000 in HECS student loans before securing a mortgage.

Warren Buffett bought over half a million shares of Ulta Beauty at a cheap valuation, potentially hinting that the ongoing cosmetics market slump is a short-term hurdle rather than a long-term trend.

The man lives in an assisted living facility and claims to have repaid $5,000 to his mom. He is now exploring ways to receive the entire inheritance payout, even if that means amending his mother's old tax returns.

Conservative comedian Alex Strenger wore a face mask and posed as a Democrat with a Bernie Sanders baseball cap before heckling the former house speaker over her stock trading activity.

The US Department of Veteran Affairs is using a provision in the law to recoup special separation benefits from veterans by pausing their monthly disability checks, which many rely on for a living.

Aggressively bumping your emergency fund savings as you near retirement can help protect your retirement accounts from unexpected bills and expenses that seldom come up during working years.

Alyse Benoit repaid all her debt and tripled her savings every month with the help of her kids. She cuts back on food and subscriptions, shares profits with the kids, repays credit card balances weekly, and aggressively shops for the best deals.

Blackstone has aggressively expanded its real estate empire since 2021, owning 350,000 rental units while fighting rent control measures and allegedly using rent-fixing software that is being probed for financially impacting millions of renters.

Americans increasingly value time over money as the definition of wealth for younger generations rapidly shifts to spending more time with friends and family.