Tag: Family finances
Some young adults are opting out of parenthood. Money is a major reason, most say
Raising kids is expensive.Of course, many believe that the rewards far outweigh the financial cost. However, others are opting for a life without...
'Was my Social Security number stolen?' Answers to common questions on the National Public Data breach
Glowimages | Getty ImagesYou may have never heard of National Public Data, yet your personal information may have been compromised in the company's...
Walz's family relied on Social Security when his father died. Many don't know kids are eligible for benefits
Minnesota Governor and 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz at the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug....
Most households can weather a $400 financial shock, research finds — but some have to get creative
JGI/Jamie Grill | Blend Images | Getty ImagesHow people would handle a surprise $400 expenseThe Federal Reserve has found 13% of all adults...
The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 for 15 years. How the election may change that
Activists demonstrate in support of a $15-per-hour minimum wage and tips for restaurant workers in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 8, 2022.Mandel Ngan |...
What the presidential election could mean for Social Security and Medicare
A voter fills out a ballot at a polling station on Election Day in Falls Church, Virginia, U.S., November 7, 2023. Kevin Lamarque |...