For most Americans, cars are more than a convenience — they’re a lifeline. They get us to work, bring the kids to school and offer the freedom to go wherever we want, whenever we want. But that ...

If your state is on the list, it's not necessarily a given that you'll need to pay tax on benefits. It depends on your income, as most states don't charge you unless you earn above a specific ...

Several changes to Social Security have gone into effect this year, impacting the nearly 68 million people who receive Social Security payments. Some of these changes are great news for beneficiaries ...

As a co-founder of PayPal and the first outside investor in Facebook, Peter Thiel is widely recognized for his expertise in the tech world. But lately, the billionaire venture capitalist has been ...

President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office on Jan. 20. Once he takes the reins, a number of economic changes could ensue. Trump has proposed slapping tariffs on goods the U.S. imports from ...

Whether or not your Social Security benefits are reduced depends largely on your age and earnings. If you’re under your full retirement age (FRA) – 67 for those born in 1960 or later – the Social ...

President-elect Donald Trump has made a bold promise to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. For millions of retirees, it’s an enticing idea, conjuring visions of bigger monthly checks ...

A safe withdrawal rate is the percentage of your retirement savings you should be able to withdraw annually without risk of your money running out too soon. For decades, the 4% rule was the de facto ...

Choose where to buy. In order to trade, you will need to have an active account. You cannot buy shares from Mastercard directly, so instead, consider a brokerage. Founded in 1966 as InterBank Card ...

Many Americans dream of becoming a millionaire, and most believe they’ll need more than that to retire comfortably. While it may seem daunting, you don’t need to be a top executive, famous athlete or ...

In a world where time is often equated with money, the richest individuals seem to have mastered the art of turning every second into staggering wealth. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ wealth increased by ...

Create a brokerage account: Investors can choose from several brokerage accounts. Each brokerage firm will request personal details such as your name, email address and Social Security Number when you ...