Personal finance

Columbia Business School professor Rita McGrath shares how to spot signs of a looming recession and gives advice on preparing for the worst.

As financial markets take a hit from tariffs, many Americans are worried about what happens next. News4’s Megan McGrath reports.

President Donald Trump’s tariffs will raise the prices on some goods more dramatically than others. See which items will suffer the biggest jumps.

As President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs create turmoil in financial markets, a personal finance pro shared guidance on why you shouldn’t check your 401(k) right away or make any rash financial moves.

As President Trump’s sweeping tariffs create turmoil in financial markets, personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary told News4’s Drew Wilder why you shouldn’t check your 401(k) right away or make any rash financial moves.

Grocery bills will likely rise as shoppers pay more for household staples because of the Trump administration’s new tariffs.

The new arrangement, announced on Thursday, allows customers to defer payment of DoorDash orders and has received backlash on social media.

Consumers will have access to loans ranging from 30 days to 60 months with U.S. merchants who use JPMorgan Chase, according to Affirm.

A six-figure salary might seem like a lot, but the upper range of middle-class earnings exceeds $100,000 in every U.S. state.

News4’s Susan Hogan has some tips if you’ve scrolled through social media and want to try “cash stuffing” (aka envelope-based budgeting) or a no-spend challenge.

Women stand to benefit disproportionately from the greatest generational wealth transfer in history, studies show.

Lab-grown diamonds outpace natural stones when it comes to engagement rings. Here’s why, and what to consider when shopping.

The deadline to file a claim in the $3.25 million United Services Automobile Association (USAA) data breach settlement is approaching.

The U.S. Agriculture Department predicts record egg prices could soar more than 40% in 2025, as the Trump administration offered the first new details Wednesday about its plan to battle bird flu and ease costs.

Parent Portfolio co-founder Jonathan Sanchez says he never expected to become a millionaire, but there were a few key habits that led him to financial success.

The IRS is poised to lay off thousands of “probationary” employees this week, meaning those with two years or less on the job.

Waiting to the last minute to file your taxes means either postponing your refund or leaving yourself little flexibility if you owe a bill.

The key to building a credit card strategy is to tailor your card usage to how you already spend, experts say.

Many Americans with high-deductible health insurance face a cold reality at the start of every year: Those deductibles will have to be paid before most insurance coverage starts.

The IRS plans to send 1 million Americans stimulus payments of up to $1,400 this month. Here’s who qualifies.