Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said tariffs would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year. Economists say that's nearly...

The federal government is phasing out paper checks. Here's who will be affected

By the fall, all federal departments and agencies will phase out the use of paper checks and switch to electronic payments, according to the...

Changes at Social Security Administration may impact customer service, benefit payments, experts say

The Social Security Administration's reported plans to switch its technology systems on an accelerated timeline may put benefit payments...

How military spouses can manage entrepreneurship while building retirement security

Establishing a business is a time-consuming undertaking, but entrepreneurs shouldn't put their retirement security on the backburner. ...

Military families are 'making a mistake' if they skip this tax-free retirement account, advisor says

Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Here...

‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no

President Donald Trump and the GOP have expressed disdain for so-called ESG investments. Despite political headwinds, analysts say such fund...

Homeownership is ‘an investment,’ Maryland governor says. High prices mean fewer young adults can benefit

Since 1980, median home prices have increased much faster than median household incomes, research finds. For some, that is putting home owne...

These big inherited IRA mistakes can shrink your windfall — here's how to avoid them

If you've inherited an individual retirement account, costly mistakes could shrink your balance. Here's how to preserve your windfal...

Late student loan bills can drop credit scores by up to 171 points, Federal Reserve warns

The more than 9 million student loan borrowers who are estimated to be past-due could experience "significant drops" in their cred...