"There was no way I could have gone to a university after high school," said Emily Buckner, 20.
"My parents were laid off during the recession and it set us back a lot," she said. "When I finished high school, there was nothing."
Instead, Buckner took advantage of the Tennessee Promise...
Most people are feeling pretty good about their finances these days. There is, however, room for improvement.
About one-third of all Americans intend to make a financial resolution for the year ahead, according to a new report by Fidelity Investments.
"There's a connection between overall financial wellness and happiness," said Ken...
Some of us are fortunate enough to love what we do. Others, not so much. And while some of that dissatisfaction might boil down to issues such as career stage and development (or lack thereof), employer attitudes and policies can also dictate the extent to which workers are content....
For many of us, the new year means a fresh start and the chance to set new goals. If your resolutions are money related, here are some ways to strengthen your financial foundation in 2019.
1. Review your financial picture
As the saying goes, it’s hard to know where you’re going...
Check these financial to-do's off your list before the clock strikes midnight.
The year is quickly drawing to a close, and that means you have only a small window to wrap up some crucial financial tasks. "We get bogged down in the holiday season," says Michael Landsberg, member of the...
You’ll be able to contribute slightly more to your retirement savings in 2019.
The contribution limit for a 401(k), 403(b), 457 plan or the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan rises from $18,500 to $19,000 in 2019. You can continue to contribute an extra $6,000 if you’re 50 or older.
IRA contribution...
Many seniors travel extensively once they retire. And it makes sense -- when you're working and only have a limited amount of vacation time, trotting across the globe is easier said than done. But when you don't have a job to report to, you're free to jet off for...
Robinhood is no longer just a digital trading platform for stocks and other investments.
The Menlo Park, Calif.-based company announced Thursday that it is rolling out a new product called Robinhood Checking & Savings. Designed to be competitive with the offerings from online banks and other investment companies, the accounts...
Financial decisions should be made carefully and with companies that you trust not to mishandle your money.
Here are some of the red flags that suggest a business may not be the right place for your custom or your cash:
Hidden fees
It’s frustrating when it’s an airline, but it’s somehow even...
How are you feeling? How are you really feeling?
The stock market has been on a rollercoaster ride, spooking and confusing investors. Political tensions with China are fragile and unpredictable. There’s growing concerns among business leaders of a recession in 2019. And yet Americans say they feel better about key...
