Medora Lee

The 'great wealth transfer' may not happen the way Gen Z, millennials hope. Boomers face medical costs that may erode inheritances they hope to give.

Medora Lee, USA TODAY · 4 min read Inflation has crept into every part of Americans' lives, including how much they now

Inflation sends the amount of money Americans think they need to retire comfortably to a record high, a study showed. Despite that, savings dipped.

It's rare IRS agents will come knocking on your door to perform an audit these days. Most audits are now done via mail or in person at an IRS office or the taxpayer's place of business, but they're scary, nevertheless.

The highest interest rates in decades means you can earn a decent return on your cash. See where you can get the highest rates and lowest fees.

Like everything else, the cost of retiring has also risen Americans, on average, believe they will need to save an average of $1.8 million

Like everything else, the cost of retiring has also risen Americans, on average, believe they will need to save an average of $1.8 million

Financial experts say now may be a good time to consider tweaking your 401(k) as the Fed and other central banks weight when to lower interest rates.

Parents often look to buy homes in the best public school district to save on tuition. But those houses may come at a hefty premium, a study shows.

The 529 education savings plan got a couple of big upgrades in 2024 as a tool to save and pay for school.