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Americans in a recent survey said they 'should' be able to retire at age 58, on average. Here's what to consider before retiring early.

Student loan borrowers who've fallen behind on their payments could soon see the U.S. Department of Education take a portion of their paychecks.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts on Friday. If the slash materializes, experts say the move could be "good news" for mortgages.

Job "switchers" generally see wages grow at a faster pace than those who stay in their current role. However, that trend has reversed.

Some lawmakers want a knowledge test to be able to invest in private assets -- which are less regulated and riskier than public ones.

Wealthy investors avoid capital gains taxes by using a 351 conversion to transfer profitable assets to an ETF. Here's how the strategy works.

As mortgage rates decline, experts say it's smart for homeowners with high borrowing costs to prepare for refinancing opportunities. Here's what to know.

If a reduction in the immigrant labor force is sustained, it would likely pose problems for the U.S. economy, some economists said.

Student loan borrowers enrolled in a popular repayment plan remain blocked from debt forgiveness. Here's what to know about the delays.

A lot of would-be buyers feel priced out of the housing market. Lower mortgage rates might not help move the needle.