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My daughter bought a $350,000 home and took out $20,000 in personal loans. She’s fallen behind on payments. What now?
Aarthi Swaminathan Aarthi Swaminathan is a MarketWatch personal finance reporter.
Investors worried about Trump can cut their risk by buying this ‘forgotten’ group of stocks
Last Updated: March 4, 2025 at 8:22 p.m. ETFirst Published: March 4, 2025…
I’m 69 and only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair the damage of the past?
I am 69 and have been working for the same company for…
Sweeping tariffs are finally here. Americans say they aren’t ready — especially this group.
The annual price tag on more tariffs could be over $1,200, by…
My husband gave his son, 30, who has struggled with drug addiction, his credit card. It did not go well.
My husband has a 30-year-old son who has struggled with drugs and…
How to financially prepare yourself for a natural disaster
From Altadena to Asheville, the tragedies provided an urgent wake-up call
The winner of EA’s ‘Madden’ videogame tournament will get more prize money than the NFL’s Super Bowl champions
Last Updated: March 3, 2025 at 10:21 p.m. ETFirst Published: March 3, 2025…
Social Security Administration has been on ‘autopilot,’ costing more than $800 million, acting commissioner says
Cuts affect payroll, information technology, security and travel.
The man who fixed Social Security when it went broke in the ‘80s has some advice for today’s politicians
John Svahn was SSA commissioner during the program’s last major legislative reform.
10 dividend stocks for investors who also want growth
These companies have attractive dividend yields, and analysts expect them to show…
Mortgage rates were expected to fall, but they’re surging. There’s a reason for that.
Rates were supposed to go down — but a strong U.S. economy…
From bibles to sneakers to guitars: Trump-branded merchandise is everywhere, but could it create legal woes for the president-elect?
Now that he’s again headed to the White House, Trump may not…
My mother-in-law gave me a ‘diamond’ ring. It’s a fake. What should I do?
My mother taught me never to hold a grudge. It’s proven harder…
My stepmother wants me to relinquish my rights to my father’s estate. What now?
Unfortunately, he died unexpectedly last September. He had been battling a terminal…
What to stream in March 2024: Taylor Swift, ‘3 Body Problem,’ ‘Shōgun’ are tops
Big names, big budgets and big events are on tap for March’s…
Here’s how much money you’ll need to be part of the 1%. It varies by country.
Joining the world’s most exclusive club — the top 1% — has…
Low-income seniors get $115 million in housing help, but the need is far greater
Low-income older adults, including those raising grandchildren, just got a boost for…
Opinion: Here’s what Gen Z wants employers to know about how they work
“An increased expectation that work should have positive impact and meaning.” The…
I inherited $70,000 in savings bonds. How do I avoid tax issues when I cash out?
Got a question about taxes or investing? You can write me at…
Heads up, millionaires: If you didn’t file taxes, the IRS will be contacting you
As millions of people in the U.S. file their annual income-tax returns,…