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‘Tis the expensive season — the holiday season, that is. Between travel, food and gifts, your account balance can drop faster than Santa down the chimney.

A study of adult development has been carried out at Harvard for roughly the last century. Three groups have been tracked:

Amid ongoing international trade disputes and a weakening global economy, mortgage affordability in the U.S. is improving. In fact, mortgage rates have hit a three-year low since the Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate this summer — the first cut since the Great Recession.

You’ve met the perfect match online. The dating app messages quickly lead to texts, then phone calls. Shortly thereafter, your new love arranges plans to meet in person. He asks you to send money to cover his travel expenses.

As they say in the movies, the following is based upon a true story. Alex was in the market for a boat slip. He found one, owned by a brother and sister

Breakups can be hard, but let’s face it: Sometimes they’re necessary. If your bank isn’t making you happy, it may be time to start thinking about taking your money elsewhere.

To increase the likelihood that tax-preferred savings actually will be used for retirement, Congress included a 10% penalty tax on IRA and 401(k) distributions before the account owner reaches age 59½.

Money makes the world go ’round, and being irresponsible with your finances can leave your world in ruins. But if you avoid these costly blunders, that doesn’t have to be your situation.

When you’re shopping for a new car, it’s easy to get caught up in the shiniest, newest car to hit the market. After all, some come with high-tech features, like multizone climate systems, heated steering...

For many people, the days just before payday are the hardest. With no savings and only a few bucks in the checking account, waiting for payday to come can feel like an eternity.

One of the features that make 401(k) plans so attractive is that your money is not completely out of reach should an emergency need arise.

Ah, summer. The season of warm weather, long hours of daylight and of course, vacations that drain our pocketbooks. But what if there’s nothing in those pocketbooks to begin with?

You found it: the perfect ranch-style home with an open floor plan, a finished basement, an attached garage and French doors leading to ...

Building up your savings takes years of hard work. And at some point, you’ll want to make sure your hard-earned money is passed on safely to your children and grandchildren.

Life is full of surprises. From an expensive car repair to an unexpected medical bill, many people have been, or will be, blindsided by ...