One bit of advice: Putting aside $2,000 to cover surprise expenses, like a car or home repair, can help you avoid credit cards. Experts have...

Experts say recent graduates with loans should choose the repayment option that makes the most sense for them now and expect to make adjustments later.

Children may not understand the stock market or inflation, but they can pick up on their parents’ financial worries. Experts offer advice on dealing with...

The cap, approved last year, never took effect, though some banks voluntarily lowered or eliminated their fees. Here are some tips on how to avoid...

New tariffs are expected to push up prices of vehicles and car parts, and that could raise premiums as much as 16 percent. Here are...

An executive order from President Trump will require government agencies to make electronic payments for tax refunds, Social Security and other benefits as of Sept....

Despite the turmoil at the I.R.S., tax returns are still due on April 15. And, yes, there are still options for lowering last year’s taxable...

A proposed rule would restrict “eligibility, enrollment and affordability” in plans under the Affordable Care Act, health policy analysts say.

New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for...

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the...