A new breed of state-based savings accounts can help workers prepare for retirement, in part by allowing them to push back the time when they file for Social Security payments, a new analysis suggests.
Half of all states have considered plans to offer automatic individual retirement accounts, and at least...
While spring break might just be winding down, summer will be here before you know it, bringing along with it ample opportunity for some fun in the sun. If you're aiming for an affordable summer getaway, U.S. News & World Report announced its Best Cheap Summer Vacations ranking on...
The University of Northern Michigan is offering a degree that may catch the eye of marijuana enthusiasts: medicinal plant chemistry. And apparently it pays.
"All of our graduates are going to be qualified to be analysts in a lab setting," Brandon Canfield, the associate professor of analytical chemistry who started...
Nearly half of Americans have been carrying a credit card balance for two or more years. And the average household with revolving credit card debt owes $6,081.
But not making payments in full and carrying a balance can add up, thanks to exorbitant, oftentimes double-digit interest rates.
To give you an...
High school prom has turned into a red carpet event costing most families upwards of $600 for an evening of glamour, but experts say there are budget-friendly options for an equally beautiful night of fun.
Sarah Tam, head of fashion at Rent the Runway, and Nick Stenson, vice president of...
Though we're told to prioritize retirement savings during our working years, it's estimated that nearly half of U.S. households have no money set aside for the future. Now, if you're in that camp but still have a number of working years ahead of you, there's plenty of opportunity to...
Saving money can be the difference between stressing to dress and dressing to impress. It can help you retire younger to see more of the world sooner. It can mean building that dream house. And more than anything, it can mean having the money when you need it, and...
Running a business is tough and money always seems to be tight. But there are many ways that you can save money in the office by making just a few simple changes. Here are five of the best ways to start cutting back on costs today.
1. Hot Desking
If you’ve...
Millions of Americans are their own boss, which means that millions of Americans need to be proactive with their retirement savings.
One-in-ten workers are self-employed, according to a 2015 Pew Research Center report, and another 20 percent work for the self-employed (although only a quarter of these businesses employ other...
In many ways, retirement is unknown territory. After spending several decades in the workforce, bringing in income and saving for the future, you now need to spend and manage that money.
Stepping into this new phase of life sparks change for your finances and lifestyle. “It is hard to grasp...
