What It Means When Silver and Gold Are Gaining Popularity Again
Tue, 29 Apr 2025
When the economy is in flux, some investors return to a tried and true protection against market cha...
This Family Went All in on Roth Savings. Should You?
Mon, 28 Apr 2025
One way to minimize taxes on your retirement withdrawals is by contributing that money in Roth accou...
What’s News in Markets: Capital One Gains, Consumer Conglomerate Woes, Alphabet Earnings Shine
Sat, 26 Apr 2025
Why did Capital One’s merger news please investors? And how are tariffs worrying consumer conglome...
They Let You Go, and Now They Want You Back. What Should You Do?
Fri, 25 Apr 2025
Some workers are getting a surprising offer from the company that recently laid them off: a chance t...
How You Can Get Around Trump’s Tariffs When Traveling Abroad
Thu, 24 Apr 2025
One way to avoid paying President Trump’s tariffs on imports is to buy those items when vacationin...
How Young Women Are Recession-Proofing Their Lives
Wed, 23 Apr 2025
According to Google, searches in the U.S. for “press on nails” and “blonde to brunette hair”...
Why a New Generation of Workers Is Choosing to Join the Family Business
Tue, 22 Apr 2025
For some young workers struggling to get their foot in the door, the answer is to finally take up mo...
Your Packed Lunch Could Cost More Than You Think
Mon, 21 Apr 2025
More workers are bringing lunch from home than they have in years. It can save you money, but it mig...
What’s News in Markets: Lilly Surges, UnitedHealth Plummets, Netflix Aims for $1 Trillion
Sat, 19 Apr 2025
Why did news from a weight-loss drug pill trial boost Eli Lilly? And how are costs in the Medicare b...
Why More Americans Are Sitting on Cash Piles Instead of ‘Buying the Dip’
Fri, 18 Apr 2025
With an ongoing trade war and a volatile stock market, some cautious investors are opting to keep th...
The Tax Surprises Hidden in Market Ups and Downs
Thu, 17 Apr 2025
Last week’s market volatility could have some silver linings. Wall Street Journal reporter Ashlea ...
How Market Volatility Can Affect Homeowners and House Hunters
Wed, 16 Apr 2025
Mortgage rates have gone up since last week’s market volatility. Wall Street Journal reporter Vero...
What a Volatile Market Means for Your 529 Savings Plan
Tue, 15 Apr 2025
Last week’s turbulent stock market wiped out years of college savings for some parents. Wall Str...
How to Invest Amid a Market Freakout
Mon, 14 Apr 2025
After a historically chaotic week for the stock market, uncertainty about the scope and impact of Pr...
Buying a Home in 2025: How Tariffs and Labor Shortages Could Impact the Market
Sun, 13 Apr 2025
Many prospective homebuyers may find themselves locked out of the market again this year. What key s...
What’s News in Markets: Banks' Warnings, CarMax Stalls, Delta Shares Fly
Sat, 12 Apr 2025
Why did banks report higher profit but also warn of a recession risk? And how did President Trump’...
Your Clutter Is Costing More Than You Think
Fri, 11 Apr 2025
In 2024, Americans bought 5.7 times as much flatware and dishes and 3.5 times the furniture compared...
Want to Retire Before 65? Here’s What You Should Know
Thu, 10 Apr 2025
An early exit from the workforce comes with significant psychological and financial consequences. Wa...
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Boost Already High Car Prices
Wed, 09 Apr 2025
President Trump’s auto tariffs could drive up prices and lead to higher monthly payments for consu...
Yes, It’s Still a Bad Idea to Cheat on Your Taxes
Tue, 08 Apr 2025
Despite recent cuts, the IRS is still cracking down on filers who cheat on their tax returns this ye...
The REAL ID Deadline Is Setting Off a Mad Scramble for Travelers
Mon, 07 Apr 2025
After years of delays, the U.S. is finally requiring travelers to have so-called REAL IDs in order t...
Buying a Home in 2025: How to Be a Better Buyer
Sun, 06 Apr 2025
If you think you’re ready to take the plunge but feel overwhelmed by rising costs and the competit...
What’s News in Markets: Nike Tariff Turmoil, The Not-So-Magnificent Seven, Newsmax’s Wild Debut
Sat, 05 Apr 2025
Why did President Trump’s tariff announcements send Nike stock spinning? And what’s weighing on ...
Volatile Markets Are Creating a New Generation of Gold Bugs
Fri, 04 Apr 2025
Rattled investors are once again looking to gold as a safe haven, but the strategy isn’t without i...
Clarity on Tariffs Could Bring Stability to Markets
Thu, 03 Apr 2025
President Trump’s latest round of tariffs may pose a threat to certain industries and the broader ...
Why Millions of Student Borrowers Could See a Big Drop in Their Credit Scores
Wed, 02 Apr 2025
More than 9 million student-loan borrowers could see a decline in their credit scores in the first h...
The Tax Talk Every Young Adult Needs
Tue, 01 Apr 2025
Filing taxes for the first time? Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Saunders shares tax lessons that...
Private Markets Are Opening Up. Should You Buy In?
Mon, 31 Mar 2025
A new wave of platforms is letting individual investors buy into private companies for as little as ...
Buying a Home in 2025: What to Know About the Real-Estate Market
Sun, 30 Mar 2025
High mortgage rates, low inventory and unaffordable prices have left a lot of prospective home-buyer...
What’s News in Markets: Tariffs Hit Automakers, Lululemon’s Warning, Family Dollar Sale
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
Why was Tesla not hit as hard by Trump’s new tariffs as GM, Toyota or BMW? And why did Lululemon’...
How Roth IRAs Became the Go-To Account for Young Investors
Fri, 28 Mar 2025
More 20- and 30-somethings are choosing Roth IRAs. WSJ reporter Ashlea Ebeling joins host Dalvin Bro...
Student Loan Confusion Grows as Trump Moves to Shut Down Education Department
Thu, 27 Mar 2025
President Trump's recent executive order to dissolve the Education Department has left many student ...
Why More Women Are Giving Up on Marriage
Wed, 26 Mar 2025
Gender gaps on politics and education have put some women off dating and even marriage altogether. W...
How to Protect Your Tax Refund From Scammers
Tue, 25 Mar 2025
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to apply for a six-digit IP PIN to protect their refund from frauds...
What You Can Learn From LinkedIn Influencers to Boost Your Brand Online
Mon, 24 Mar 2025
LinkedIn isn’t just a résumé site anymore — it’s a branding opportunity for content creators...
What’s News in Markets: Walmart Affirms Klarna, Tesla Politics, Consumer Angst
Sat, 22 Mar 2025
What happened when Walmart replaced Affirm with Klarna? And how are Elon Musk’s politics intersect...
Why Some Investors Are Flocking to Dividend Stocks
Fri, 21 Mar 2025
When the stock market experiences volatility, some investors turn to a safer play: dividend stocks. ...
What to Know About TIPS, the Inflation-Protected Securities
Thu, 20 Mar 2025
The yields on Treasury inflation-protected securities have reached their highest levels in two decad...
What Cuts to the IRS Could Mean for Taxpayers
Wed, 19 Mar 2025
A hollowed-out IRS could mean weaker tax enforcement and fewer audits. WSJ tax-policy reporter Richa...
What Self-Employed and Gig Workers Need to Know Before Filing Their Taxes
Tue, 18 Mar 2025
Self-employed and gig workers need to app roach tax season a little differently this year. Wall Stre...
What the Fed’s Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for Borrowing and Saving Money
Mon, 17 Mar 2025
The Federal Reserve has been lowering interest rates since September, but consumer borrowing costs h...
What’s News in Markets: Trump’s Tesla, Trade-War Hiccups, Low-Flying Shares
Sat, 15 Mar 2025
What a visit to the White House did for Tesla’s stock. And how American whiskey found itself at th...
With Auto Tariffs on Hold, Is Now the Time to Buy a Car?
Fri, 14 Mar 2025
Carmakers, auto parts suppliers and even car shoppers—everyone wants to make the most of the 30-da...
Why the 401(k) Has Become a Rainy Day Fund
Thu, 13 Mar 2025
More Americans are breaking into their 401(k) accounts to help with financial emergencies. Wall Stre...
How Trump’s Tariff Whiplash Is Spooking Consumers
Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Uncertainty surrounding Trump’s trade war is weighing on consumers. Wall Street Journal reporter R...
How Wealthy Americans Use Cash Balance Plans to Save Millions for Retirement
Tue, 11 Mar 2025
Cash balance retirement plans have surged in popularity and now hold $1 trillion of wealth. Wall Str...
How a Growing Number of People Identifying as Disabled Could Impact Workplace Accessibility
Mon, 10 Mar 2025
More workers are seeking accommodations for mental-health conditions, spurring a debate among people...
What’s News in Markets: Tariffs Whipsaw, Gap’s Bump, Target Prices
Sat, 08 Mar 2025
What made Target’s stock wobble and Gap’s surge? And how are automakers faring in the wake of Tr...
Why Some Families Are Getting Priced Out of Spring Break
Fri, 07 Mar 2025
Rising prices for domestic and international travel are causing more would-be travelers to delay spr...
Why School Districts Are Spending Millions to Revive High-School Shop Classes
Thu, 06 Mar 2025
Welders, mechanics and carpenters could have a promising future in the digital age. School districts...
Trump Tariffs: How Much More Will Consumers Pay?
Wed, 05 Mar 2025
President Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada and an additional 1...
Tax Season 2025: A Cheat Sheet for Retirees and Retirement Accounts
Tue, 04 Mar 2025
To encourage Americans to save for retirement, Congress has set up tax-favored accounts. While these...
How Trump’s Plan to Halt Penny Production Could Impact Consumers
Mon, 03 Mar 2025
President Trump has instructed the U.S. Treasury to halt the minting of new pennies as part of an ef...
What’s News in Markets: Home Depot Delivers, Nvidia Wobbles
Sat, 01 Mar 2025
What drove gains at Home Depot in the past quarter? And what made investors nervous about Nvidia’s...
How Parents Can Maximize Their Tax Refund
Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Congress has added various breaks and credits for parents throughout the tax code. Wall Street Journ...
More Adults Are Ordering From the Kids’ Menu
Thu, 27 Feb 2025
If you are looking to cut calories, save some cash, or just feel like a kid again, the kids menu mi...
How Mass Federal Layoffs Could Impact the Economy
Wed, 26 Feb 2025
Layoffs and hiring freezes ordered by the Trump administration have hit thousands of federal workers...
Your Cheat Sheet to Taxes for Investors
Tue, 25 Feb 2025
Investors with assets in taxable accounts could be eligible for favorable tax rates on investment in...
Why Investors Are More Pessimistic About Stocks Now Than Recent Years
Mon, 24 Feb 2025
The percentage of individual investors who expect stock prices to fall over the next six months reac...
What’s News in Markets: Intel Spikes, Walmart Slides, Bumble Fumbles
Sat, 22 Feb 2025
What drove Intel shares higher? And why did Walmart shares tumble after its earnings report? Plus, h...
The Hardball Tactic Landlords Use to Tank Your Credit Score
Fri, 21 Feb 2025
Landlords say that tackling rental disputes by targeting credit scores is more effective than length...
When a Lifetime Subscription Is Worth It – and When It's Not
Thu, 20 Feb 2025
The cost of streaming and other online services continues to rise. More companies are now offering l...
How the Uncertain Future of the CFPB Could Impact Your Money
Wed, 19 Feb 2025
Work at the government’s watchdog for financial products, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...
How Owning a Home Can Help You Save on Taxes
Tue, 18 Feb 2025
Buying a home is a major investment for many Americans but there are ways to make it less taxing. Wa...