How to prevent elder fraud and financial abuse

Wells Fargo reports that elder fraud losses reached $7.7 billion in 2025, up 59%. Scams targeting seniors include imposter and romance schemes.

5 of the scariest money moves you may be making

Current reports five scary money moves that can harm your finances, including skipping your employer's retirement match and not investing cash.

Money conversations worth having before the holidays

Intuit TurboTax reports that discussing holiday spending in October can help you set limits and reduce financial pressure before the season begins.

How insurance claims work for storm-damaged properties

Performance Adjusting Public Insurance Adjusters reports that understanding insurance claims for storm-damaged properties is vital for financial protection.

What history says about the stock market in the month before midterm elections

Plus500 reports that U.S. stocks average 2.9% returns in the year before midterm elections and 12.4% after, but macroeconomic factors play a bigger role than election outcomes.

Hosting a game day party? What your homeowners insurance covers if something goes wrong

Insure.com reports that homeowners insurance typically covers injuries to guests and damage during game day parties.

A changing tax landscape makes financial recovery more accessible for taxpayers

Alleviate Tax reports a changing tax landscape is easing financial recovery for taxpayers, with simplified relief options and automated penalty reductions to aid compliance.

How to budget to pay off debt

Freedom Debt Relief reports how to budget for debt payoff: track spending, prioritize payments, make significant cuts, and stay motivated for faster debt relief.

Your kid is officially an adult. Is your insurance ready for that?

TheZebra.com reports that as adult children navigate independence, parents must reassess insurance coverage for auto, homeowners, and liability.

The scams targeting you most, by age group

Spokeo reports that scams affect all age groups, with younger adults more frequently reporting losses, while older adults lose more money per incident.

The overlooked financial obligations after divorce

Alleviate Tax reports that divorce can lead to unexpected financial obligations, including changes in tax status and shared tax debts.

The good, fair, and poor: How your credit score is determined

Freedom Debt Relief reports that credit scores range from 300 to 850, primarily influenced by payment history and debt levels.

8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money

Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.

How to get help paying your utility bills as colder weather approaches

CreditFresh reports that rising winter heating costs may pressure budgets.

7 common bills you can negotiate right now and how much you could save in 2026

Achieve reports you can negotiate common bills like credit card fees, insurance, gym memberships, and rent, potentially saving you hundreds yearly.

Staying home to raise the family? Here’s what the working spouse needs to earn in 2026

SmartAsset reports that raising a child costs over $40,000 yearly in some U.S. cities, prompting families to evaluate single vs. dual-income households.

Fear, not money: Survey shows why 1 in 4 noninvestors avoid the stock market

The Motley Fool reports that 67% of investors experience financial stress affecting their decisions, with 25% of non-investors deterred by psychological barriers.

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The midterms are coming. Here's what the stock market has actually done before and after since 1874

The Motley Fool reports that historically, the S&P 500 rises 14% on average in the year following midterm elections, regardless of political changes.

Here’s the salary it takes to live comfortably in each US state in 2026

SmartAsset reports that in 2026, single adults need at least $80,000 to live comfortably in every U.S. state, with many states exceeding $100,000.

As grocery bills increase, Gen Z claps back

Intuit TurboTax reports that Gen Z is resorting to no-spend and low-buy challenges due to rising grocery costs, with 47% participating to manage budgets.

Exploring cheap auto insurance options for high-risk drivers

AssuranceAmerica reports that high-risk drivers can find affordable insurance through competitive quotes and discounts, despite generally higher premiums.

Saving for multiple financial goals

Ally Financial reports on managing multiple financial goals by prioritizing deadlines, calculating savings, and using automation to streamline the process.