Personal Finance
Vanguard report shows 401(k) balances hit highs as automatic enrollment spikes
Americans’ contributions to their 401(k) savings accounts hit record highs in 2025, according to a new report from Vanguard. Among employees with active 401(k) accounts in both December 2024 and December 2025, median account balances increased by 27%, according to the report, titled How America…
Claiming Social Security early is ‘bad advice,’ says Suze Orman, despite viral panic
As anxiety mounts over the long-term solvency of the Social Security trust funds, a growing number of Americans are rushing to claim their benefits early out of fear that the program will run dry. However, personal finance expert Suze Orman warns that following this viral advice will lock retirees…
Rachel Cruze warns young men are ‘throwing’ money away on sports betting
Rachel Cruze is warning young adults — especially young men — that chasing “quick” money through sports betting, cryptocurrency and risky real estate moves could put their financial futures at risk. Cruze, a financial coach, best-selling author and co-host of “The Ramsey Show,” told FOX Business…
‘The Ramsey Show’ co-host Jade Warshaw reveals how to save $1,000 fast
Some Americans may think saving $1,000 in just a matter of months is out of reach, but personal finance expert Jade Warshaw says they may be making it harder than it needs to be. The co-host of “The Ramsey Show” told FOX Business that many Americans can stash away $1,000 in as little as 30
I Drove Two Versions of the Kia Telluride. Is the Gas or Hybrid Better?
As it enters its second generation, Kia’s popular Telluride SUV has become so important to the South Korean automaker that some company officials refer to it as the “Selluride.” Kia has sold 98,111 Tellurides through the end of August 2026, up from 84,090 it sold during the same period last year…
How to Claim Your Share
The deadline to file a claim for part of a $50 million settlement from The Walt Disney Company is Sept. 8, 2026, for people who subscribed to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream over the past several years. The settlement stems from a 2022 federal class-action complaint filed by YouTube TV subscribers…
3 Places You Should Sell Your Gold and 3 Places You Shouldn’t
Right now, gold prices are still high, even after pulling back from the January surge past $5,000 an ounce. That means if you have old jewelry, coins, or bullion sitting in a drawer, you’re probably sitting on a serious pile of cash. If you’re wondering how to turn your gold jewelry into cash while…
6 Forces About to Send Your Grocery Bill Higher in 2027
Your grocery bill probably feels like it finally caught its breath. Groceries rose just 2.7% over the past year — downright tame by recent standards. Enjoy it while it lasts. Because something ugly happened in the commodity markets last month, and it’s pointed straight at your shopping cart. In…
Unrealized Gains: Favorable vs. Unfavorable Tax Treatment
An investment can increase substantially in value without creating an immediate federal income tax bill. In a taxable account, gains generally aren’t taxed until the asset is sold. That tax deferral can be valuable, but when and how the gain is eventually realized can have a significant effect on…
Texas Gov. Abbott Pitches 50% Property Tax Cut in Affordability Plan
LUBBOCK, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has unveiled a campaign plan addressing several parts of the affordability debate, including property taxes, insurance, health care, higher education and electricity costs. Abbott visited Lubbock on Sept. 4 to promote the plan as recent polling showed the…