The market's fear index reached and retreated from a six-month intraday peak on Friday as stocks closed the week well.

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers more questions about the use of qualified charitable distributions ...

We covered stories about the shutdown, Medicare and vehicle recalls this week, but why? Test yourself on the latest financial ...

Deferred compensation plans let you potentially lower your current taxes and help to keep you out of a higher tax bracket. It ...

Maximizing credit card perks isn’t just about spending more. It’s about avoiding hidden traps that erode the value of rewards ...

From solo streamers to bustling smart homes, here’s how to match your internet speed to your lifestyle and know when it’s ...

Sitting on little gold mines? It's natural to want to cash out when you retire. Here’s why you may not want to.

Don't let the IRS catch you off guard. Take this quiz to reveal common retirement tax rules that could save (or cost) you ...

Gold mutual funds offer investors exposure to the yellow precious metal, which has been red-hot this year. But a caveat is ...

The IRS just increased the estate exemption amount as we enter into a potentially promising tax year for inheritances and ...

This forecast first appeared in The Kiplinger Letter, which has been running since 1923 and is a collection of concise weekly ...

A look inside the lesser-known financial anxieties of ultra-high-net-worth individuals — and what those fears reveal about ...