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A new savings program for children in foster care was announced Thursday at an event with the first lady and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ...

For consumers, the Middle East conflict's impact on the cost of everyday goods has made it harder to make ends meet.

Long waits when calling the Social Security Administration's 800 phone number have been a legacy issue. Commissioner Frank Bisignano said he's changing that.

The cost of attendance at a growing number of colleges is now more than six figures a year, according to data from The Princeton Review.

Inflation jumped to a three-year high in May as the Iran war continued to fuel higher energy prices.

While inflation is a normal part of the economy, the higher it is, the more your idle cash is losing purchasing power over time.

The Social Security Administration has released a report with new projections as to when the trust funds that help pay benefits may be depleted.

Retirees often focus on the risk of spending too much in retirement. But spending too little poses another kind of danger.

In addition to typically living longer than their husbands, women also are more likely to need long-term care, which can be costly.

Forgoing the office can have detrimental "scarring" impacts on young workers. Here's how to navigate the benefits and drawbacks of remote work.