Now the mortgage lender is threatening foreclosure unless the $44,000 balance is paid in full on the spot, something Ortega can’t do. He only learned the truth when he was served with the foreclosure ...

President-elect Donald Trump has made a bold promise to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits. For millions of retirees, it’s an enticing idea, conjuring visions of bigger monthly checks ...

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It'd be impressive enough for one company to own the world's most-visited website 1. However, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, is so massive that it controls the top two spots with its namesake ...

Many Americans dream of becoming a millionaire, and most believe they’ll need more than that to retire comfortably. While it may seem daunting, you don’t need to be a top executive, famous athlete or ...

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During her Bloomberg interview, Hooper’s main tip for investors was to diversify. But how do you know when you're diversified enough? According to JP Morgan: "A widely accepted rule of thumb claims ...

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You’ve hit your late 50s, you’ve got a nice cushion in your 401(k) and suddenly you find yourself wondering if that cushion will provide you with enough comfort to retire today. The promising news is ...

Tom is 31 and has taken to heart the mantra to save. He’s earned an above-average income throughout his 20s and, by regularly contributing a portion of his income and benefiting from employer matching ...

Typically, retirees — just like everyone else — get just one chance a year to make modifications to their Medicare coverage so it's critical older adults stay on top of changes to the program. For ...