Personal Finance

Student loan policies could be overhauled under President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration, with several existing programs likely to undergo changes or be eliminated. The Biden administration’s Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan, currently serving eight...

Americans are racking up debt and having a difficult time paying it off. The 30 or more day delinquency rate for Discover Financial Services (NYSE:DFS) ticked up slightly in October from 3.84% to 3.87%. This is slightly lower than the Riverwoods, Illinois-based company’s yearly high of 4.02...

Want to set your kids up for financial success – maybe even millionaire status – by the time they retire? According to financial expert Suze Orman, you don't need an inheritance or trust fund to make that happen. No family fortune is required. Instead, you just need a Roth IRA, a little discipline...

Brace yourselves: the "Great Wealth Transfer" is officially happening, according to reports. Over the next 20 years, $84 trillion will pass from Baby Boomers to younger generations. But most people aren't prepared to manage it.  Don't Miss: Are you rich? Here’s what Americans think you...

This call to the Dave Ramsey Show starts with a 21-year-old woman ready to graduate with a finance degree and plans to start a life with her boyfriend in Texas.  Her boyfriend has a friend there who can offer him work and he's been suggesting they could move together for a fresh start. But...

Working moms often face an invisible yet impactful financial challenge called the "motherhood penalty." This term describes the wage gap and missed career opportunities mothers face due to child care and at-home responsibilities.  Don't Miss: The average American couple has saved this much...

Long before billionaire Mark Cuban splurged on NBA teams and private jets, he drove cars that cost less than $200 – one of which he even found abandoned. Reflecting on his early days in a December 2022 episode of the Club Random Podcast with Bill Maher, Cuban shared how his passion for financial...

In 2010, Warren Buffett joked that he’d be eating Thanksgiving dinner at McDonald's if the government hadn't bailed out the banks two years earlier. But no one was laughing at the severity of the Great Recession. It was a financial nightmare that blindsided investors, gutted retirement...

In the mid-90s, Donald Trump attempted to bring one of the most exciting one-on-one matchups to life – Shaquille O’Neal versus Hakeem Olajuwon. The prize was a cool $1 million, which was a massive payday back then – even for NBA stars. Trump intended to organize the event at his famous...

Retirement planning feels like solving a puzzle with half the pieces hidden. You know you're supposed to save, but how much is enough to secure a comfortable – or even wealthy – retirement? Here's what you need to know to set yourself on the right path. Don't Miss: The average American couple has...

Dave Ramsey, prominently known for his philosophies on debt – going into and getting out of it – recently shared a clip on social media that reiterates his stance on student loans. Specifically, he advises against taking on debt to attend an out-of-state school.  Ramsey's post on X included...

Shaquille O'Neal dominated the court, winning four NBA championships and stacking MVP titles. With a net worth around $500 million, he seems to have it all. But Shaq has been increasingly open about something money can't buy: family. Don't Miss: Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire...

In a time when conversations about wealth and inequality are everywhere, you might wonder where exactly on the spectrum you fall.  One of the most common benchmarks is the top 10% of earners in the U.S., representing the highest tier of household incomes. But what does it take to make the cut...

If you're working on getting out of debt, you might be tempted to upgrade your car. After all, who doesn't want a shiny new ride? Dave Ramsey, a personal finance expert, has a different opinion and believes you should wait. Ramsey advises sticking with an affordable, dependable and cash-paid...

When you think of traditional ways to build wealth, it's usually stocks, bonds and real estate. But Bill Gates? He's got a different playbook – and it's not exactly what you'd hear about in a boardroom full of suits. In a 2014 Reddit AMA, Gates was asked what financial advice he'd give to people...