These states are raising their minimum wages in 2023. Chart shows where workers can expect higher pay
Labor activists hold a rally in support of a national $15 minimum wage on May 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C. …
Family finances
Building an emergency savings is a top financial resolution for 2023, survey finds. Here’s how to get started
Xavier Lorenzo | Moment | Getty Images When it comes to financial resolutions for 2023, there’s one goal at the …
Emergency savings provisions in Secure 2.0 may help shore up short- and long-term financial security, experts say
Coming up with the cash to cover an unexpected emergency expense can be a challenge for many individuals and families. …
How Congress may make it easier to set money aside for emergency expenses
Thomas Barwick | Digitalvision | Getty Images Many families struggle to come up with the cash when faced with an …
Here’s why you may want to say ‘no’ to a store credit card offer this holiday shopping season
Prostock-studio | Istock | Getty Images In the rush at the store checkout this holiday season, you may be tempted …
Even as the midterm election results were ‘positive for seniors,’ some worry about Social Security amid debt ceiling negotiations
The midterm elections made two key federal programs seniors rely on — Social Security and Medicare — a topic of …
As Supplemental Security Income turns 50, some are calling for the program’s outdated rules to change
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images A key federal program providing benefits to elderly, blind and disabled people — …
Social Security benefits are set to rise by more than $140 per month in 2023. Here’s how to find out how much more money you may receive
Xavierarnau | E+ | Getty Images Social Security benefits will go up by more than $140 per month on average …
What a record 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment could mean for taxes on benefits
Halfpoint | Istock | Getty Images Retirees who rely on Social Security benefits for income will get some relief from …
IRS sends letters to over 9 million who could miss out on valuable 2021 tax credits. Here’s how to claim that money
Anita_bonita | Istock | Getty Images More than 9 million individuals and families could be leaving money on the table …
Strategies to navigate the $68 trillion ‘great wealth transfer,’ according to top-ranked advisors
Between Bill Gates’ pledge to give “virtually all” of his wealth away and Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s recent decision to donate his entire …
Social Security record 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 could pressure the program’s funds, some experts say
Wand_prapan | Istock | Getty Images Social Security’s average retiree benefit will go up by $146 per month in 2023, …
Even amid inflation and recession worries, there are opportunities to build wealth, top-ranked advisors say
Geber86 | E+ | Getty Images As the U.S. economy attempts to find its footing as it emerges from the …
‘Life is getting more expensive by the day.’ Amid inflation, 32% of Americans are struggling to pay their bills
With prices rising nearly across the board, it’s getting harder to pay for basic necessities, causing some Americans to fall …
There’s new optimism the $300 monthly child tax credit checks can be renewed — but the relief may look different
Parents and caregivers with the Economic Security Project gather outside the White House to advocate for the Child Tax Credit …
Parents who missed out on the child tax credit of up to $3,600 have until Nov. 15 to claim it using a simple tool
Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images A more generous child tax credit provided qualifying parents with up to $3,600 per child …
Dishonesty around money could be a relationship killer, couples say. Here’s what successful partners do differently
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images It’s no secret that money issues can add stress to a relationship. But …
As Biden vows to ‘protect’ Social Security, here’s what we know about the future of benefits
Klaus Vedfelt | Getty Images As President Joe Biden, at a White House event on Tuesday, touted new legislation that …
New retirees will face financial surprises. Advisors share how to stay ahead of those shocks
Retirement is a major goal many workers keep their eye on throughout their career. However, once people actually reach retirement …
Even as expanded child tax credit helped millions out of poverty, some still haven’t accessed funds
wera Rodsawang | Moment | Getty Images Child poverty fell dramatically in 2021, thanks to an expansion put in place …