The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a labor tax dispute that could have significant implications for religious organizations.--- If you’re wondering what the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and religious liberty have to do with taxes, you’re probably not [...]

Jefferies downgraded Ford on concerns over earnings headwinds and "challenging decisions ahead." Here's what investors need to know.--- Ford Motor (F) stock is moving lower Monday after financial services firm Jefferies downgraded the automaker to Underperform (equivalent to a Sell) [...]

December is a great time to get your portfolios in order. Investors can follow this checklist to assess what changes they may or may not need to make.--- As the year draws to a close, this is a good time [...]

December is a great time to get your portfolios in order. Investors can follow this checklist to assess what changes they may or may not need to make.--- As the year draws to a close, this is a good time [...]

Try your hand at these three questions designed to gauge your knowledge of the ABCs of personal finance. In a survey, only 43% of Americans answered correctly.--- In my September 2024 “Money Smart Women” column, I referred to the “Big [...]

'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' shouldn't be anyone's go-to for financial advice, but it does remind us how not to spend a holiday bonus.--- As the year wraps up, many of my clients are looking forward to their annual bonuses. Getting [...]

The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024. Even if you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, you can still increase your payments.--- The maximum Social Security check for 2025 is $5,108 per [...]

When corporate insiders buy or sell, it can offer clues on whether you should do the same.--- When the stock market is hitting new highs and traditional valuation measures sit above their historical averages, investors seeking opportunities may feel stumped. [...]

Cryptocurrency may be good for a thrill, but older investors are better off with assets like bonds, guaranteed annuities, CDs and maybe dividend-paying stocks.--- Cryptocurrencies are here to stay. A 2024 Pew Research Center poll found that 17% of U.S. [...]

An unconventional nominee comes amid broader efforts to reshape the IRS and tax policy in 2025.--- You may have heard President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Missouri Congressman Billy Long as IRS Commissioner. For many reasons, the move has sparked debate [...]