Business Most affordable cities for first-time buyersFOX Business - Brittany De LeaAs millennials reach the age where they may be considering buying a home, the housing market can seem a little daunting, but some cities have more good opportunities for first-time buyers than others.
Mega Millions Mega Millions $393M jackpot carries substantial tax billFOX Business - Brittany De LeaThe Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to $393 million, and while many might be dreaming of winning the prize, they should know the IRS will come for a sizable chunk of the winnings. Friday’s drawing marks
Identity Theft Check your credit card statements for this scam chargeFOX Business - Jennifer EarlFraudsters are dipping their toes in the water by making mysterious — yet familiar — charges on users' credit and debit cards. Recently, more scammers have been using iTunes as a disguise to make fraudulent
Business American drivers could spend millions more at the pump this summerFOX Business - Brittany De LeaWhile gasoline prices may be trending slightly lower heading into the U.S. Memorial Day holiday travel weekend, experts predict this summer will be even more painful at the pump than last. “I expect Americans
Fidelity Investments Average 401(k) balance by age group: See how your retirement savings compareFOX Business - Jennifer EarlIf you're aiming for early retirement, you may want to closely monitor your 401(k) to ensure you're contributing enough. You could even become a millionaire if you manage your money right, particularly
Insurance Car depreciation by model: How quickly these popular brands lose valueFOX Business - Brittany De LeaWhile new vehicle sales in the U.S. got off to a slow start in 2019, those who may be considering a purchase might want to look into how long their car will retain its value. As previously reported by
Annuities Annuities a good fit for your retirement plan?FOX Business - Casey DowdMany Americans worry about running out of money in retirement -- or not having enough savings to maintain the lifestyle they have planned. In addition to Social Security benefits and pensions, annuities
Business Shocking number of Americans can't cover $400 surprise expenseFOX Business - Brittany De LeaEven as the U.S. economy strengthens, many Americans are having a hard time saving – even for unexpected emergencies. The Federal Reserve Board released its Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households
Personal Finance Cheat on your taxes? Fewer Americans think you’re wrongFOX Business - Brittany De LeaAs fewer taxpayers were audited during fiscal 2018, according to IRS data, fewer Americans also think it is unacceptable to fudge their taxes a bit. The IRS recently released its Comprehensive Taxpayer
Business Pelosi's infrastructure 'sabotage': Blessing in disguise for Trump?FOX Business - Rebecca WalserShortly before she was scheduled to meet with President Trump this week to discuss infrastructure she decided to “nonchalantly” tell reporters that her party believes President Trump is engaged in a “cover-up.”
U.S. House of Representatives House approves retirement reform bill that amends 401(k), IRA rulesFOX Business - Brittany De LeaThe U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that aims to encourage retirement savings among Americans and strengthen their long-term financial stability. Among the provisions called for
Business Summer gas prices: What to expect at the pumpFOX Business - Phil FlynnThe summer driving season kicks off this Memorial Day weekend and reflects not only the adventure-seeking spirit of most Americans, but also their mood about the economy. The good news is that what we
Personal Finance How much it really costs to own a car in every stateFOX Business - FOXBusinessForget about the big cost of buying a car -- the pure upkeep of having one is what really drives up the expense for many Americans, especially depending on what state you live in, according to a new study.
Veterans Memorial Day deal for veterans in June: Free dental serviceFOX Business - FOXBusinessEach Memorial Day, millions of Americans remember and commemorate the brave service members who died while serving our country in the United States Armed Forces. But how can we honor the veterans who among
Medicare Medicare-for-All fine print: Are you ready to give up your current coverage?FOX Business - FOXBusinessDuring this week’s “Medicare-for-All” hearing on Capitol Hill, Budget Chairman John Yarmuth, D-Ky., vowed to continue pushing for “access to quality, affordable health care” via the radical new proposal
Employment Layoffs are more common than you'd think. Here's how to recover from oneFOX Business - Motley FoolLosing a job can be a blow to your self-esteem, not to mention your income. Of course, getting fired for cause is certainly no picnic, either, but when you're laid off, you're effectively let go through
Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills found: Big estate planning no-noFOX Business - Carol RothThe Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, should have given more r-e-s-p-e-c-t to her estate planning. When she died last August, it was reported that she didn’t have a will. Now, as her estate is being combed
Refinancing Five tips on refinancing your student loansFOX Business - Linda BellAmericans are having trouble paying off their student loan debt. The Urban Institute reports that 250,000 federal direct loan borrowers see their loans go into default every quarter. The Federal Reserve
Retirement 3 retirement catch-up strategiesFOX Business - Vera GibbonsAccording to Fidelity, in order to have a decent shot at maintaining your standard of living in retirement, you should have six to nine times your salary tucked away in a 401(k) or other accounts by your
Rob Portman Retirement bill ups savings levels and expands 401(k)s for small businessesFOX Business - Henry FernandezLawmakers on both sides of the aisle recognize Americans are not saving enough for their golden years and are working on a bipartisan bill designed to strengthen Americans’ retirement security. U.S. Senators
Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin left 3 hand-written wills, but will they hold up in court?FOX Business - Brittany De LeaLegendary singer Aretha Franklin reportedly left three handwritten wills in her home in the Detroit Suburbs, after initial reports indicated that she had not made one, but now there are questions about
Aretha Franklin Aretha Franklin left 3 handwritten wills, but will they hold up in court?FOX Business - Brittany De LeaLegendary singer Aretha Franklin reportedly left three handwritten wills in her home in the Detroit Suburbs, after initial reports indicated that she had not made one, but now there are questions about
Internal Revenue Service IRS to auction off hundreds of gold, silver coins seized from tax evaderFOX Business - Brittany De LeaThe IRS is set to auction off some valuable assets this week that were seized from a person who failed to pay taxes to the agency over a number of years, in addition to other purported illegal activity.
Energy Politicians are blocking America's offshore energy boomFOX Business - FOXBusinessUp and down the East Coast, state lawmakers are fighting the Trump administration's efforts to allow natural gas and oil development in the Atlantic. These politicians recently adopted a novel tactic they're
Chris Hogan 5 simple habits of the average millionaireFOX Business - daveramsey.comI’m going to come right out and say it: Anyone can become a millionaire in America today. And when I say anyone, I mean anyone — that means you, too. Did you know there are about 12 million Americans with
Business Americans' credit scores jumping in these citiesFOX Business - Brittany De LeaAs the U.S. economy strengthens – about a decade into an economic expansion – some Americans are seeing one very important three-digit number climb higher: their credit scores. The average FICO credit
Social Security Bad reasons to claim Social Security earlyFOX Business - Brittany De LeaSocial Security can be an important part of a diversified retirement plan, as long as individuals understand the program and its benefits. According to a recent survey, the average age current retirees
Deutsche Bank Top world cities to live for highest income, best quality of lifeFOX Business - Ann SchmidtSan Francisco is the best place to go for a higher salary and more disposable income after rent, a survey has found. The tech hub beat out Zurich, Switzerland, as the city with the highest salaries and
Morehouse College Will the IRS tax Robert F. Smith's gift to Morehouse grads?FOX Business - Brittany De LeaBillionaire Robert F. Smith made the 2019 class of Morehouse College graduates very happy over the weekend when he pledged to pay off their student debt burdens. Smith told nearly 400 graduates of the
