Are you aware of the ‘3 layers of costs’ your financial adviser may be charging you? (Hint: Many are not.)

To avoid unnecessary fees, start by asking your adviser how they’re paid. “That answer will give you clues about where to ...

Lincoln Financial Life Insurance Review: Coverage, Cost and Insights

Lincoln Financial has a relatively low level of complaints for its individual life insurance, according to data from the ...

Meet the Ultra-Low-Cost Vanguard ETF That Has 33% of Its Holdings in Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft

This Vanguard ETF is performing very well, but there's a highly specific reason for that -- and it should probably worry you ...

4 ways retirees on Medicare can lower their costs

One drawback of Medicare Advantage over original Medicare is that plan participants are typically limited to a specific provider network. Going outside of your plan's network could mean getting less ...

How much will an $80,000 home equity loan cost per month after the Fed's October rate cut?

Home equity loan costs have declined alongside Fed rate cuts. Here's how much an $80,000 loan costs monthly now.

Trinity Christian College closing after over 60 years due to debt, low enrollment

Trinity Christian College is closing at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. The private Christian college in Palos ...

As mortgage rates hit their lowest levels in over a year, we asked 5 pros how much lower rates really matter

Financial advisers and mortgage pros on what homebuyers and homeowners should consider beyond just mortgage rates ...

Lower Oil Prices? No Problem! ExxonMobil Is Thriving in the Current Environment.

Crude prices have slumped this year. Brent oil, the global benchmark price, is currently in the mid-$60s, down about $10 a ...

5 quick tricks to lower your car insurance without switching companies

CheapInsurance.com reports five ways to lower car insurance costs without switching companies, including bundling policies ...

Americans face higher health insurance costs as sign-up period starts, but Congress could still take action

Millions of Americans signing up for individual health insurance plans are facing higher out-of-pocket costs. Open enrollment ...

Government shutdown expected to delay energy assistance for low-income households

Energy assistance directors are urging utilities to suspend service shut-offs as low-income families brace for higher bills ...

Tasmanian budget 2025 shows lower forecast state debt, few new savings measures

Tasmanian Treasurer Eric Abetz has vowed to take "decisive action" to rein in the ballooning debt, but the "interim" state ...