The Fed is about to cut interest rates. Here's how to decide when to refinance your mortgage.
With Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts coming into view, homeowners whose mortgage rates are at 6% and 7% may start considering refinancing to cut their monthly payments. Refinancing a mortgage can ...
'I don't want to be unfair': My mother gave me $150,000 to buy a house. One sibling wants 15% ownership. What now?
I am one of four siblings. We all live in different places. A few years ago, my mother decided to downsize and move nearer to me. My siblings were (and still are) all supportive of the move.
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Should you share your pension payout with your spouse, even if it means less money?
In your case, you'd first want to calculate the difference between the $5,950 of the two combined pensions and what your wife would get at 50% of the reduced pension amount with the survivorship ...
Retire out West? No, thanks. Wildfires kill 10,000 seniors prematurely every year.
The wildfires can kill you - and they are becoming worse.
My husband, 75, is not eligible for Social Security. How is this possible? Is he entitled to my spousal benefits?
Your husband may not be eligible for his own Social Security benefits, but he may be eligible for spousal benefits under your record while you're alive, and survivor benefits if you die before him.
Social Security's COLA could shrink to 2.5% for 2025, the lowest increase since 2021
The Social Security Administration will release the official COLA number in mid-October. Mary Johnson, an independent Social Security and Medicare analyst who was previously with the Senior Citizens ...
Could retirement happiness be found at work? These experts say yes.
The publication of Benz's book comes as the U.S. faces what many consider to be a retirement crisis: Social Security is less than 10 years away from depleting its trust fund, which would mean a 21% ...
Mortgage rates are falling ahead of the Fed's planned rate cut. How borrowers can capitalize.
"Home prices typically rise over time, and delaying your purchase may cost you in the long run," he added. In any case, "you can always refinance in the future to capitalize on more favorable terms, ...
Berkshire's stock hasn't skidded for this long in 15 years. What's stalling it?
The rally that had pushed Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s stock to a $1 trillion market capitalization has stalled, leading shares to see their longest losing streak in more than 15 years on Friday.
Will your ZIP code affect your retirement plans? Can you expect Social Security? These are key questions retirees must ask.
Even retirement experts have a lot of questions about their own future financial security.
Disney strikes deal to bring Monday Night Football back to DirecTV
DirecTV agreed to pay "market-based rates" to carry the channels, the companies said in a joint statement Saturday. DirecTV will also be able to offer a new online version of ESPN to its subscribers ...