Personal Finance
How hackers can steal your vote this election season
Hacking the voting booth is just one way to influence the result.
4:58 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
My new wife wanted to live with me for free, even though she had $800,000 in the bank—so I asked her to move out
This man wants to know how they should split their assets.
4:58 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
My mother abandoned my brother and me—am I entitled to know what’s in her will?
This ‘deadbeat mom’ said she would leave instructions on what to do with her ashes.
4:57 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Mega Millions jackpot soars to record $1.6 billion — here’s when the next drawing is
The all cash option is $904 million.
4:46 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Why aren’t most Americans rich? These theories may help explain it
A recent social-media hashtag, #ReasonsImNotRich, attempted to answer that complex question.
3:39 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
The case for paying every American a dividend on the nation’s wealth
Automation will displace tens of millions of jobs in the next decade, giving rise to the ‘free money’ movement.
1:16 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Apple or Android? Here is the most secure phone you can get
Privacy and security work differently on different platforms.
1:14 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
How to game the new standard deduction — and 3 other ways to cut your 2018 tax bill
It’s that time of year again.
1:11 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
If you want to meet your future partner on Tinder or OkCupid, ask this question first
The answer can help predict a person’s ability to make a commitment and level of trustworthiness.
12:33 p.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Want to delete Facebook? Read what happened to these people first
44% of younger users have deleted the Facebook app from their phone in the past year, a recent report found.
11:56 a.m. Oct. 20, 2018The Moneyist »
I paid off my wife’s student loans — then she filed for divorce after two years of marriage 9:53 a.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Why would a 93-year-old woman have 20-year corporate bonds in her portfolio? 9:01 a.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Should I spend my daughter’s $100,000 trust fund on private schools and summer camps? 8:57 a.m. Oct. 20, 2018
My 94-year-old mother-in-law racked up $68,000 in debt—or someone did it for her 5:19 p.m. Oct. 19, 2018
My friend gave me lucrative stock tips—do I have to pay him for his advice? 5:18 p.m. Oct. 19, 2018
My boss didn’t invite me to his daughter’s wedding—should I still buy her a gift? 9:22 a.m. Oct. 19, 2018
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Careers »
Most people keep their salaries a secret, but this often ends up hurting employees 7:02 p.m. Oct. 16, 2018
Think twice before talking about Trump at work—it could hurt your chances of promotion 11:13 a.m. Oct. 14, 2018
How financial advisers can get the advice they need 12:41 p.m. Oct. 1, 2018
You may have to reapply for your job one day — here’s how to keep it 9:05 a.m. Sept. 29, 2018
Travel »
The world’s shortest regularly scheduled commercial flight lasts 1.5 minutes 9:23 a.m. Oct. 19, 2018
This airline can book you a flight using an Instagram photo 10:57 a.m. Oct. 18, 2018
In the NFL, this team offers the best return on investment (sorry, Chicago Bears fans) 2:16 p.m. Oct. 16, 2018
Never pay checked baggage fees again with these travel hacks 12:12 p.m. Oct. 2, 2018
Real Estate »
Why the U.S. housing recovery is built on quicksand 12:33 p.m. Oct. 18, 2018
The ‘pain threshold’ approaches for the housing market, analyst warns 8:55 p.m. Oct. 14, 2018
After Hurricane Michael, what homeowners need to know about disaster insurance 10:54 a.m. Oct. 13, 2018
Could stock market volatility cause house prices to fall? 9:15 p.m. Oct. 10, 2018
Taxes »
Your 20-something kid can qualify for this new child-tax credit 4:52 p.m. Oct. 8, 2018
So how many people actually pay America’s estate tax? 10:11 a.m. Oct. 7, 2018
Make this estate planning move right now 10:07 a.m. Oct. 7, 2018
Middle-class Americans need an airtight estate plan for their children 8:26 a.m. Oct. 6, 2018
This proposed tax break could make you more likely to donate to charity 1:58 p.m. Oct. 4, 2018
Spending & Saving »
Fake discounts in stores fool some shoppers more than others—here’s why 10:04 a.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Neighbors of lottery winners are more likely to go bankrupt 9:04 a.m. Oct. 20, 2018
Half of Americans with this credit card regretted getting one 9:03 a.m. Oct. 20, 2018
