Finance

Being born and raised in a big city, Prateek Ghatage, 35, didn’t expect himself to be buying his first home...

Opinion: Most Americans have tipping fatigue — but it pays to be a generous tipper

I learned everything I needed to know about the current state of tipping when I joined some pals to play...

U.S. new-home sales just ‘defied gravity,’ surging to highest level since February 2022

The numbers: Sales of newly built homes in the U.S. surged in September as aspiring homeowners, unable to find inventory...

9 Tips And Strategies To Spend Less During The Holidays

The holiday season is one of joy, giving, and merriment. However, it can also be a period of financial strain,...

This college-debt-collection tactic is now effectively banned

For years, colleges have withheld the transcripts of former students who owe them money as a way to convince them...

American consumers are still on a spending spree — but that doesn’t mean they’re financially healthy

Company earnings reports have been trumpeting the strength of the American consumer’s wallet — but all that spending is coming...

Apple is raising the price of its Apple TV+ streaming service to $9.99

Apple Inc. AAPL, -1.29% is raising the monthly price of its TV streaming subscription plan to $9.99 from $6.99, following...

A TIPS Ladder Can Boost The 4% Retirement Withdrawal Rule To 4.7%. Here’s How

Not long ago, investors had to pay the U.S. government for the privilege of owning Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities. The real...

An Attorney Explains Who May Qualify For Student Loan Forgiveness

A new student loan forgiveness plan is in the works. In the wake of last summer’s Supreme Court ruling striking...

My husband and I divorced after 17 years of marriage. He sold our home at a significant profit. Am I entitled to my share?