Personal investing

Whether or not couples keep joint accounts could make or break a relationship, according to research. Here’s why.

President Joe Biden’s 2023 budget could help fund service improvements for Social Security. Some groups had hoped to see more in the president’s proposal.

The deadline for 2021 traditional individual retirement account contributions is April 18. But there are special rules to qualify for a deduction. What to know.

Many environmental, social and corporate governance investors are seeing portfolio values decline this year. If it continues, how patient will ESG investors be?

Having enough cash set aside to cover big unexpected expenses can feel unattainable. But you may find more money in your budget by making some adjustments.

Only 19% of women are confident they’re on track to retire without running out of money, according to TIAA. That’s compared to 35% of men.

The IRS has issued a warning about how to answer the cryptocurrency question on the front page of your tax return. Here’s how to respond correctly.

Investing in equities is generally a good way to outrun inflation. However, some investors may be put off by current choppy markets.

About 45% of advisors expect to use cryptocurrencies in the future in response to client requests, according to a report from Cerulli Associates.

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war is hurting Americans’ financial outlook, causing many to pause investing, according to a survey. Here’s why that’s a problem.

Market interest rates and bond prices typically move in opposite directions. Here’s how the Federal Reserve’s rate hike may affect your portfolio.

The initial onset of Covid-19 sent shocks through U.S. markets in 2020. Here’s what investors can still take from that experience today.

Whether the return of inflation and a war in Europe will end this bull run is the question of the moment. Young investors, however, have the advantage of time.

Time in the market can be an investor’s most powerful tool, yet not every savings goal will be decades in the future. Here’s how to invest based on your goals.

Record high inflation could mean an even bigger boost for Social Security beneficiaries next year, according to one early estimate.

Fraudsters prey on fear to get people to cough up money. Here’s what to watch out for and how you can help stop these schemes.

Under a House measure, retirement plans would be permitted to add annuities, with certain caveats.

Research shows that big market drops tend to precede large gains. If you panic-sell when stocks are down, you may miss the upside.

There are key differences between rural and urban Americans when it comes to building wealth. Here’s how it may affect retirement.

About 43% of couples who are married, in a civil partnership or living together only have joint accounts, according to a new survey.