Personal finance

Many argue it’s harder today for young adults to make it on their own. In addition to soaring food and housing costs, millennials and Generation Z face other financial challenges their parents did not at that age. Not only are their wages lower than their parents’ earnings when they were in their 20s and 30s, after adjusting for inflation, but they

U.S. President Joe Biden stops to talk to journalists about new Russian sanctions as he departs the White House on February 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. Biden is traveling to California to attend campaign receptions across the state.  Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images Should he prevail in the upcoming presidential election, President Joe Biden, 81,

California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for

In his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden celebrated his administration’s progress in the fight against inflation. “Wages keep going up and inflation keeps coming down,” Biden said in the annual speech before Congress. To be sure, inflation has cooled while wages have ticked higher — but households are still struggling to keep up with the increased cost of living. More from Personal Finance:Why

In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Elon Musk at a Tesla Motors press conference at the 2009 North American Auto Show. James Leynse | Corbis Historical | Getty Images The term “collectible vehicle” might conjure up images of an elegant convertible from the 1930s, or maybe a souped-up muscle car. But

US President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 7, 2024.  Shawn Thew | Afp | Getty Images In his State of the Union address Thursday night, President Joe Biden talked up his administration’s work to forgive the student debt

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his third State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on March 7, 2024. Shawn Thew | Via Reuters President Joe Biden urged lawmakers to “stand up for seniors” in his annual State of the Union address on Thursday, while pledging to

10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images In an increasingly digital world, the specter of financial fraud looms large, especially for older adults. My experience with an 81-year-old client offers a stark illustration. While assisting “Emma” (not her real name) with email issues, I witnessed her vulnerability to scams firsthand. Despite my repeated warnings over

CostFoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images New York Community Bank has lost 7% of deposits over a turbulent month as customers pulled their money from the regional commercial bank. A new capital infusion of over $1 billion takes the NYCB off the “watch list” for another potential bank failure, according to Sheila Bair, former

Konstantin Trubavin | Cavan | Getty Images Investor psychology can be fickle. Consider this common scenario: The stock market hits a rough patch, and skittish investors bail and park their money on the sidelines, thinking it a “safer” way to ride out the storm. However, the math suggests — quite convincingly — that this is

President Joe Biden delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 7, 2023 Pool | Getty Images Last February, thousands of seniors sent letters with the AARP to President Joe Biden ahead of his annual State of the Union address. Their message: “Urge Congress to keep their hands

Consumers as a whole are falling deeper in debt, and that has cost them. Cardholders coughed up a record-high $130 billion in credit card interest and fees in 2022, according to the latest tally from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. That was before credit card APRs moved even higher as the Federal Reserve continued raising its benchmark

Andriy Onufriyenko | Moment | Getty Images One helpful way to think about the recent gold rally: it’s a case of schadenfreude. The yellow metal does well when other assets — and the world — are in trouble. As a result, prospective buyers should proceed with caution, experts say. Be prepared to root against your

Momo Productions | Stone | Getty Images Women face tough financial prospects in retirement. About 50% of women ages 55 to 66 have no personal retirement savings, a higher share than men (47%), according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Those who do have retirement savings are less likely to have $100,000 or more (22% vs.

The author, Bola Sokunbi Credit: Bola Sokunbi When it comes to managing money, women commonly use the word “fear” to describe what stands between them and the life they want. But achieving financial success means stepping out of our comfort zone, said Bola Sokunbi, founder of Clever Girl Finance and author of “Choosing to Prosper” —

Eric Raptosh Photography | Tetra Images | Getty Images It is often said that without risk, there is no reward. It’s a maxim that poker and chess pro Jennifer Shahade, author of “Play Like a Champion,” knows well. “In poker, risk and calibrating risk is the name of the game,” Shahade said during the CNBC

Women are increasingly investing in startups founded by women. Despite a challenging fundraising environment, women-led venture capital funds made gains in 2023. According to research by Venture Capital Journal, women-led funds’ share of total fundraising increased to about 3% of the $107 billion raised last year by venture funds worldwide, up from less than 2%

Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images Some of the recent developments for student loan borrowers may impact their 2023 tax filing. Here’s what the restart of the bills and any forgiven debt may mean ahead of the April 15 federal tax filing deadline, experts say. For many borrowers, the tax deduction is back There may

Shannonstent | E+ | Getty Images As the IRS bolsters its cryptocurrency expertise, tax professionals are bracing for increased scrutiny of digital currency.  Digital assets are one of the agency’s “priority areas,” according to a press release sent last week. The IRS announced it hired two former crypto executives to beef up its digital currency

A young woman in her early 20s riding a chopper cycle. Karan Kapoor | The Image Bank | Getty Images Having a strong budget can help you build financial wellness. “A budget is a picture of what your money is doing,” Tiffany Aliche, also known as The Budgetnista, told CNBC during a Women & Wealth