If you’re determined to lease, it might be a better option than being upside-down on a car loan.

Grab the free money, but don’t expect legacy wealth.

The average financed new-vehicle purchase rose to an all-time high of $44,156 in the second quarter, and payments are sapping people’s ability to build wealth.

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If you paid IRS penalties or interest between 2020 and 2023, this deadline applies to you.

If you paid IRS penalties or interest between 2020 and 2023, this deadline applies to you.

Criminals use chemicals to “wash” away the recipent's name and dollar amount, and then rewrite the check to themselves.

How to set expectations around paying rent and more for adult children newly living at home.

A panel of experts explore AARP survey data highlighting how the gender gap and caregiving woes are crushing older women's retirement security. But will it impact the outcome of mid-term elections?

Establishing a credit history is doable, in just a few steps.

Trump is the ultimate bridezilla, who doesn’t care how the celebration impacts guests.

This book can help you prepare for and manage a role that many of us will be asked to fill at some point in our lives.

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The hassle of shifting money from one retirement account to another often results in people undermining their savings efforts and goals.

Don’t turn high gas prices into a “nearly $50,000 problem,” one expert warns.

As gas prices compound affordability issues, many people are going to want to reassess their budgets. But some hilarious frugal habits may take things too far.

Global conflict and a shaky economy are fueling financial anxiety. This month’s Color of Money Book Club pick offers Gen Xers a map to secure their retirement.

As the Iran conflict leads to rising gas prices, these tips can help you save money and maintain some budget predictability.

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I am somebody because the reverend told me I was. And I believed him.

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You may have more power than you think to challenge your high interest rate, particularly if you have a strong credit score and payment history.

We’ll speak with three journalists about what they expect — and what we’ve learned from 2025. And we’ll hear from you: Whether it’s good, bad or neutral, what do you think will happen this year?

Here’s how to stick to your New Year’s financial resolutions in 2026.

Try these realistic year-end financial hacks before the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.

Here are five things to consider before heeding the advice of a “finfluencer” on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or other platform.

Some of the gift requests on peoples’ holiday wish lists are truly outrageous.

The more you know, the better you can protect yourself from fraud, scams and money mistakes.

Incorrect information about donation requests at store checkouts is proliferating on social media.