From government shutdowns to market swings, the past 12 months have been nothing if not eventful. The key trends can help you ...

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The former NBC Today Show financial editor sees a plan. Many American workers struggle to manage everyday expenses while also making efforts to secure their financial future through saving and ...

As a New York Times best-selling author and former Emmy-winning television personality, Suze Orman is a financial advice ...

The natural question at this stage may be whether to simply pull your money out of the stock market and put it in your bank account, where you know it will be safe. While that might be the way to ...

Like many of you, I’ve been enjoying the benefits of a strong market over the last few years. It’s been a good stretch for those saving for retirement and those enjoying the fruits of their labor now ...

Retirees simply can’t risk suffering the same sort of temporary volatility that younger investors can. However, trying to predict exactly when bear (and bull) markets are beginning is impossible. An ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

Even well-prepared retirees face hidden risks—such as market downturns, supporting adult children, and skipping estate planning—that can threaten retirement security.

Practical steps and financial strategies to help you grow your confidence in retirement—no matter what the future holds Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a staff ...