Finance

Why Are Your Tax Dollars Not Maintaining the Infrastructure We Have?

Instead of spending the money needed to maintain our public buildings, roads and bridges, flashy new projects are prioritized. What can be done?

Mar 18, 2026

Unlock Housing Wealth and Tax Benefits by Adding Lifetime Annuities to Your Retirement Plan

Combining a QLAC with a HECM can help mass affluent retirees secure guaranteed lifetime income, tax advantages and liquid savings to cover late-in-life expenses.

Mar 18, 2026

We're 67 With $3.1 Million. My Husband Loves His Part-Time Work, but It's Holding Us Back From Traveling in Retirement.

We retired last year at 67. My husband works two days a week, but it's interfering with the dream vacations I want to plan. Help!

Mar 18, 2026

5 Things to Know about the Pentagon-Anthropic Feud

Expect higher prices for smartphones and PCs as sellers grapple with a severe global memory shortage.

Mar 18, 2026

New Philadelphia Tax Could Increase Uber, Lyft, and Delivery Prices: Who Pays More?

Could Philadelphia’s proposed tax on rides and deliveries set a example for cities nationwide?

Mar 18, 2026

Paramount+ Is Offering a Deal Just in Time for a Packed Sports Calendar

A limited-time streaming deal could help sports fans cut costs ahead of March Madness, MLB Opening Day and more.

Mar 18, 2026

Dow Slides 768 Points on Inflation Fears: Stock Market Today

Nobody knows what's going to happen in the Middle East, including the White House and the Federal Reserve.

Mar 18, 2026

Snail Mail vs Email Fail: How E-Billing Has Led to Missed Payments and Fraud Risks (What Can You Do?)

Email-only billing has created problems for some customers as bills land in spam folders and payment disputes ensue, not to mention heightened fraud risks.

Mar 17, 2026

If You Can't Build It, They Can't Come: Why the Housing Crisis Affects All of Us

Excessive building regulations are restricting the supply of affordable housing in areas with the strongest job markets — and that hits national growth.

Mar 17, 2026

4 Ways to Make Debt Your Friend Instead of Your Frenemy

Debt can actually be a helpful tool, provided you understand the difference between good debt and bad debt and use it to optimize your financial strategy.

Mar 17, 2026

We're Retired With $4.6 Million. My Wife Chose Our Medicare Advantage Plan for the $0 Premium, But I Want Original Medicare’s Freedom. Is It Too Late?

We retired with $4.6 million. Even so, our Medicare Advantage plan limits coverage when we travel or want to see a specialist. How can I convince my wife to switch?

Mar 17, 2026

5 Reasons Your Tax Refund Status is Delayed (and How to Fix It)

Is your IRS refund taking forever? From filing errors to identity verification, here are five reasons for a tax refund delay, and what you can do today.

Mar 17, 2026

Can AI Help You Find a Bigger Tax Refund? What the IRS Says About Amended Returns

Viral posts claim AI chatbots can review a filed tax return and uncover missed refund money. Here’s what the technology can realistically do and when it may make sense to file an amended return.

Mar 17, 2026

Higher Oil Prices Can't Keep Stocks Down: Stock Market Today

Stocks closed higher on Tuesday even as higher energy costs loom over the March Fed meeting.

Mar 17, 2026

Employee Misuse of AI Can Expose Your Business to Civil Liability: Here's How to Help Prevent That

Companies can face substantial damages if employees expose sensitive data to AI tools, rely on biased AI outputs and more, making robust policies essential.

Mar 16, 2026

Adviser, Broker or Insurance Agent: Which Should You Trust With Your Money?

Looking for a trustworthy financial professional? That term can cover brokers, insurance agents and advisers who don't all have the same standards.

Mar 16, 2026

War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed Inflation

With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum.

Mar 16, 2026

March Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary

The March Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street waiting to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. will say about interest rates as energy prices spike.

Mar 16, 2026

The '1% More' Rule: Why This Painless Hack is a Savings Game-Changer

Adding just 1% more can have a transformative impact on your retirement savings and spending. See how this painless hack works.

Mar 16, 2026