Democrats say Congress needs to permanently extend the credits now before open enrollement for state health insurance ...

Retirement at 65 might be considered a little early for some. For anyone born after 1960, full Social Security benefits do not begin until age 67. Between ages 62 and 67 you can begin collecting ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

What if you could pay off your debt or purchase a home today with the money you’ll make postmortem? On this week's Financial ...

I inherited a $30K trust. My bank says I’ll pay $10K in taxes if I cash out. Something is not right.

"I expected to pay about 15% in capital-gains tax." (Photo subject is a model.) ...

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As summer fades, the housing market is shifting too—and this time, the momentum may be tilting toward buyers. For the first time in years, conditions are aligning to give first-time homebuyers a ...

Louisiana businesses will pay less in unemployment taxes following an across-the-board reduction to jobless benefits that took effect at the beginning of this year. The employer tax will drop from ...

Before diving into specific incentives, it’s important to understand how builders are able to offer such attractive deals in ...