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In her new book, Kristin Collier tells the story of how she ended up with over $200,000 in debt that she knew nothing about. Her mother had answers.

How the Social Security Administration describes retirement claiming ages and handles certain identity theft cases may be poised to change.

'Trump accounts' could give your child up to $1,000 for free. Here are the key things to know before opening one.

Losing a job can be among the worst life events. There is one thing you'll want to do first: Apply for unemployment benefits, experts say.

Heading into 2026, the political environment has become the top concern clients are raising with their advisor, according to a new report by the CFP Board.

For retirees who rely on prescription drugs, experts say it's a good time to evaluate the cost of those treatments for next year.

Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools for budgeting, investing and tax planning tips. But it's no substitute for a trusted financial advisor.

There are a few different types of ETFs that let you get some exposure to gold, but gains on the sale of them may be taxed in a way you weren't expecting.

A pledge to seed tax-advantaged "Trump accounts" for kids too old to qualify for the $1,000 baby bonus could benefit some 25 million American children.

President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" increased the SALT deduction limit to $40,000 for 2025. Here's how to maximize the tax break.