It's OK to postpone saving for college until you have these 4 financial priorities under control

When should parents start saving for college? The answer may surprise you. Parents juggling competing financial demands should assess whether they are positioned to make college a top priority.

Here's when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds

Stock markets rally on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn't hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices Just before the start of Operation Epic Fury, drivers were paying $2.98 per gallon ...
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Corporate tax cuts from the 'Big Beautiful Bill' aren't giveaways - the new law actually fuels investment

President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025. Corporate earnings season has highlighted companies that are paying little to no federal income taxes under the new ...

Buying a car out of state can save you thousands of dollars - but ask these 3 questions first

I'm not afraid to get on a plane and fly halfway across the country to pick out the car I want and drive it home,' one auto expert said If the sticker prices at your local dealership are too expensive ...

Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season

The valuation for Capital One's stock is especially compelling for long-term investors, according to Matt Stucky, the chief portfolio manager at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management, and Macrae Sykes ...

There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.

One of the thorniest retirement decisions is choosing where to live. But lately, growing numbers of preretirees and retirees are giving it the old college try. Literally.

Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into -2-

An extraordinary bargain among bank stocks On the list above, Capital One stands out, with its forward P/E declining to 8.9 from 11.6 at the end of 2025. That is the second-lowest forward P/E on the ...

Mortgage rates dip following Iran cease-fire. Why that's great timing for people selling a home.

Mortgage rates have been rising since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran Feb. 28. The bond market has been bracing for higher inflation rates, along with higher gas prices, due to an ...

We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Can we write off their donations?

At our wedding, my husband and I requested donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital. There were substantial donations made. My question is short and sweet: Can these be written off on our tax return, ...

My wife and I want to move to Malaysia. Will we receive Social Security benefits there?

"My wife and I would like to retire to Malaysia, but we would need to continue receiving our Social Security checks to make life more comfortable." (Photo subjects are models.) ...

'Tip of the inflation iceberg': Social Security's COLA forecast rises to 3.2%

Social Security payments may have to rise as much as 3.2% to keep up with rocketing inflation, analysts now warn. That cost-of-living adjustment, known as the COLA, would mean an extra $66.54 a month ...

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