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How Will You Fare In Retirement? Here’s What You Can Do In Three Steps

For millions of Americans, they often become caregivers before and during retirement. With people living

Opinion: Millions of Americans can save thousands of dollars by doing this one thing

More than a decade ago, our family moved from a five-bedroom home in Florida to

Gen Z Braces For Its First Student Loan Repayments

Already struggling with soaring rents, recent grads now have a new monthly bill to worry

5 situations when using a credit card just to earn rewards isn’t worth it

More often than not, using a credit card to pay for things you already budgeted

Watch out for these common scams if you’re selling your car

Quick facts about common scams when selling a used car   Fake cashier’s checks are becoming more

Cats vs. dogs: Which pet makes better financial sense?

Hello and welcome to Financial Face-off, a MarketWatch column where we help you weigh financial

Rental housing cost rises to ‘slow significantly’ over next 18 months, Fed researchers say

Shelter inflation, or the pace of the rise in the cost of accommodation or housing

What helps deactivated Uber and Lyft drivers get back to work? Here’s what happened in Seattle.

When gig workers get deactivated, or “digitally fired,” most of them can get reactivated when

The average American homeowner has nearly $200,000 in home equity, thanks to rising house prices

Home buyers are feeling weighed down by how expensive it is to buy a home.

I asked ChatGPT if it plagiarizes and engages in copyright infringement. The answers may surprise you.

Using ChatGPT without citation could be seen as unethical or even regarded as plagiarism. It’s

The shrinking American home: As demand rises, builders go smaller

Americans are as hungry as ever for homes, and home builders are ramping up construction

How You Can Fight Back Against Banks’ Junk Fees

The onslaught of “junk” fees by big banks is hardly a nickel and dime matter.

Biden Grants $930 Million In Broadband Federal Funding For Digital Equity

The internet isn't just an accessory in today's digital age, it's a necessity. However, not

Americans’ credit-card debt just hit $1 trillion

Credit-card debt surpassed the $1 trillion mark during the second quarter, a milestone pointing at

Court Blocks New Student Loan Forgiveness Rules In Latest Setback

A federal appeals court has halted new regulations designed to make it easier for borrowers