The Internal Revenue Service is boosting the maximum contribution that workers can make to their 401(k) pension plans without paying upfront taxes, due to rising inflation.
Two generous tax breaks that small business owners got during the recession are going to shrink dramatically in 2012. That makes yearend tax planning more important than usual.
Retailers are so desperate this holiday season that they're willing to lose money to get you to spend yours.
From Occupy Wall Street protesters to retirees, consumers are riled up about bank fees like few other personal finance issues in memory.
Social Security benefits will go up by 3.6% next year, the first increase since 2009 for the one in five Americans who rely on government retirement and disability programs.
Several 401(k) providers are rolling out new bells and whistles to deal with the low balances in 401(k) accounts across the board.
Have you put an iota of thought into your Halloween costume, or how to decorate? Fortunately, some magazine editors work throughout the year to add fright and fantasy to our spookiest holiday, including ideas that can be done on the fly.
Social Security recipients will get a raise in January -- their first increase in benefits since 2009. It's expected to be about 3.5%.
Here's a look at five job categories with promising demand now and in the years ahead for retirees willing to tackle something different.
The White House appeared to waffle Monday on the fate of a financially troubled long-term care program in President Barack Obama's health overhaul law, as supporters and foes heaped criticism on the administration.
