Money

Personal finance, retirement, savings, investments and tips on managing your money, from the WSJ.
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Your Guide to Taxes for Retirees and Retirement Accounts
A cheat sheet on contributing to, withdrawing from and converting 401(k)s, traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs and other funds.
Landlords Have a New Hardball Tactic: Tanking Your Credit Score
Disputes over rent are playing out through negative marks on credit reports, rather than in courts of law.
Raiding Your Retirement Funds? Here’s How to Avoid Hidden Tax Traps
“I’m still mad about it,” says one taxpayer who was hit with a 10% penalty.
What Happens When Your House Burns Down and You Still Have a Mortgage?
Borrowers are still on the hook but might be able to pause payments.
Your Money in the New Trump Administration: Four Things to Watch
Taxes, crypto, student loans and mortgages might be in for big changes over the next four years.
The Reality of GoFundMe Is That Money Often Doesn’t Go to Those Who Need It Most
Crowdfunding gives disaster victims a lifeline, but the results can be uneven.
Baby Boomer Women Are Now Deciding the Fate of Trillions of Dollars
With baby boomers aging and the gender gap in lifespans growing, more women have the final word on how the family nest egg gets parceled out.
The IRS Now Knows a Lot More About What You Sell
The agency is cracking down on unreported income from online sales.
This Financial Coach Is Ready to Fix Your Marriage Too
Ramit Sethi gets couples to open up for his shows, books, podcasts and a Netflix series.
What’s New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money
There are some new wrinkles, especially for those who sell things online or bought an EV.
The Americans Pledging to Buy Less—or Even Nothing
People are tiring of overconsumption and want to pay off debt.
Key Tax Numbers That Have—and Haven’t—Changed for 2025
A cheat sheet for new brackets, deductions and credits you need to know for filing 2024 taxes and for this year’s tax planning.
Is Now the Time to Buy Bonds? Watch the White House, Not the Fed
Benchmark Treasury yields have been climbing toward 5%, despite the central bank’s recent rate cutting.
When Paying More Tax, Not Less, Is the Smart Play
Taxpayers should consider whether strategically “accelerating” their income—and paying tax on it—can reduce what they’ll owe Uncle Sam over time
If You Date Me, You Date My Debt
Romance can pose unique challenges to those with large credit balances, student loans or other financial obligations.