The massive tax overhaul implemented earlier this year was designed to accomplish a number of key goals, one of which was to put more money back in Americans' pockets. And while an almost universal lowering of tax brackets might indeed help workers retain more of their earnings, the thought...
Most employees have the goal to work their way up at their respective companies. And while that can certainly take time, the idea is to generally be progressing in an upward fashion. Getting demoted, therefore, is usually considered a major career setback and one we're mostly advised to avoid.
But...
Retiring comfortably in yours 60s or 70s can seem a high-wire act, so how are some people pulling it off without a wrinkle in their face?
The FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement is growing, with more and more people parting from their careers in their 30s and 40s. CNBC...
Homeowners picking up the pieces from Hurricane Michael will quickly learn an important lesson: not all hurricane-related damage is covered by home insurance.
Before making landfall Wednesday, Michael rapidly intensified to an extremely strong storm packing 155 mile-per-hour winds, just shy of Category 5 status. The storm ranked as the...
It's challenging to paint a picture of your overall financial health, because there are so many factors involved. How much do you have saved for retirement? How much debt are you carrying? Do you have an emergency fund?
The one figure many people point to, though, is your net worth...
FILING TAXES CAN FEEL daunting, regardless of your income bracket, filing status or familiarity with current rules and regulations.
Fortunately, getting important documents prepped and learning basic concepts, including how taxes are assessed and collected, can help make the process easier to navigate. After all, even if taxes aren't your...
Homeowners on the West Coast typically won’t have much trouble off-loading their properties in today’s market. Unless, apparently, they’re Warren Buffett.
The iconic investor and Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A, +0.65% chairman struggled for more than 1.5 years to sell his home in the gated community Emerald Bay, near Laguna Beach, Calif....
Maybe you're dissatisfied with your salary at your current job. Or maybe you're tired of doing the same series of tasks day in, day out. Either way, there often comes a point when you're ready to leave your present role and move on to another one. And while that's...
The overwhelming majority of U.S. households (95%) own a vehicle, and for 85% of Americans, it's how they get to work. But not all cars are created equal, and if you choose the wrong one, you could wind up hemorrhaging an unhealthy amount of cash each year for no...
OCTOBER IS AN IMPORTANT month for college-bound teens. It's when the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, better known as the FAFSA, becomes available for the 2018-19 school year. This form is used by colleges and universities across the nation to qualify students for scholarships, grants and loans. Dependent...
