When fewer homeowners are losing their homes, it’s a sign that individual “household economies” are improving. According to the National Association of Realtors, 9 percent of homes sold are foreclosures…

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Windfalls and Taxes Insurance proceeds, inherited IRAs, lawsuit settlements — a financial windfall can come at any time from a variety of different sources. If you receive a substantial inheritance,…

In January, American consumer confidence reached an 11-year high. The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose to 98.1, up from 93.6 in December, which is the highest level since…

Recently, one sleep expert referred to quality sleep deprivation as a public health epidemic, describing the U.S. as a nation of shift workers because these days we work at all…

A lot goes into retirement income planning. You have to estimate how much you’re going to spend years from now, when sometimes it’s difficult to know what you’re going to…

Have you ever driven past several gas stations to get to one with a lower price? Have you ever computed the math to see if this makes sense? Technology has…

The hacking incidence at Sony may have hurt actor Seth Rogen and the release of his film, “The Interview,” but it was a boon for actress Charlize Theron. After leaked…

If your individual income is less than $60,000 a year, you can file your tax return for free at the IRS website. Should you need help, the IRS provides an…