As a co-founder of PayPal and the first outside investor in Facebook, Peter Thiel is widely recognized for his expertise in the tech world. But lately, the billionaire venture capitalist has been ...

President-elect Donald Trump has made a bold promise to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. For millions of retirees, it’s an enticing idea, conjuring visions of bigger monthly checks ...

The Social Security Fairness Act makes it possible for those who opted out of Social Security at some point during their career to receive more retirement benefits. It does this in two ways. First, it ...

Some Californians consumers may breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to overdraft fees. As of Jan. 1, state-regulated banks and credit unions have been prohibited from charging a fee for withdrawals ...

U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Jan. 5., increasing the ability of retired public service workers who receive pensions to access Social Security benefits.

In a world where time is often equated with money, the richest individuals seem to have mastered the art of turning every second into staggering wealth. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ wealth increased by ...

Choose a brokerage platform. If you don't already have a stock trading account, research a few of the most reputable brokerages offering shares in American companies such as Costco. Before deciding ...

Many Americans dream of becoming a millionaire, and most believe they’ll need more than that to retire comfortably. While it may seem daunting, you don’t need to be a top executive, famous athlete or ...

Now the mortgage lender is threatening foreclosure unless the $44,000 balance is paid in full on the spot, something Ortega can’t do. He only learned the truth when he was served with the foreclosure ...

Create a brokerage account: Investors can choose from several brokerage accounts. Each brokerage firm will request personal details such as your name, email address and Social Security Number when you ...

Typically, retirees — just like everyone else — get just one chance a year to make modifications to their Medicare coverage so it's critical older adults stay on top of changes to the program. For ...

The difference between likability and status in professional settings is an important one to understand, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill psychologist Mitch Prinstein argues. People should ...