Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.

Employers are predicting an increase of as much as 9 percent, on average, but are generally avoiding passing along much of that to their employees,...

Balances on home equity lines of credit have risen along with home equity loans. Popular reasons for borrowing include home renovations and repairs and debt...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggests that lenders may be overzealous in repossessing cars.

With college costs high, at least eight states now offer tax credits or deductions for employers that contribute to workers’ 529 accounts.

A call from a debt collector may add to the challenges that bereaved people are already dealing with. But spouses “should not assume that they...

The lowest overall cost is to buy a car and keep it for a long time. But leasing usually has lower monthly costs. And leasing...

Facing competition for business, banks are offering incentives to switch. But as one expert put it, “You have to read the fine print.”

The student financial aid application is expected to be ready by Dec. 1, two months later than usual. Experts offer some tips on what to...

For young adults, the choice isn’t always a straightforward one.