Three things to consider to make your money last the rest of your life

Good news: We're living longer. Too bad most of us can't afford it. Here's some good news: After falling in recent years, U.S. life expectancy rose in 2025, the Census Bureau says, to a record 79.4.

'I'm part of a blended family that didn't blend well': My stepsister added her mailing address to our mother's bank account. Can she be trusted?

I've given the bank all the POAs and the trust documents, as well as my stepfather's death certificate. All of my mom's accounts name the trust as the beneficiary. I met with the banker, and we made ...

'I'm close to retiring': I'm behind on my property tax. Is this a really bad time to sell my house?

By Quentin Fottrell 'I've never been late on a mortgage, so this makes me nervous' "Would you sell the house, pay off the debt and rent?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Quentin, ...

Tax refunds are up this year to an average of $2,290, early IRS numbers show. How does yours compare?

The average refund so far this year was $2,290, a nearly 11% increase from a comparable point last year, the IRS said Friday night. So far, the tax collector has given out 8% fewer refunds than at the ...

Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 7 PM ET: Stocks Rise on Softer Inflation Data, but AI Jitters Trigger Worst Week Since November | Inflation ...

Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 7 PM ET: Stocks Rise on Softer Inflation Data, but AI Jitters Trigger Worst Week Since ...

Utilities Up as Treasury Yields Fall, Regulations Loosen - Utilities Roundup

The SPDR Select Sector Utilities exchange-traded fund, which tracks the utilities industry group of the S&P 500, rose by more than 2.5% and is now up by 7.7% for the year to date, even as the S&P 500 ...

Communications Services Flat on Mixed Earnings - Communications Services Roundup

Communications-services were more or less flat amid mixed earnings. Shares of French videogame maker Ubisoft Entertainment rose after the "Assassin's Creed" maker said it would have enough cash to ...

Financials Flat Amid Global Market Volatility - Financials Roundup

Shares of banks and other financial institutions were more or less flat after a volatile week for global markets.

Consumer Cos Down Despite Muted Inflation Data - Consumer Roundup

Consumer companies fell despite a softer-than-anticipated consumer-price inflation report. Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in ...

IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends the Week 0.95% Higher at 71478.81 — Data Talk

IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends the Week 0.95% Higher at 71478.81 — Data Talk The IPC Indice de Precios Y ...

Bovespa Index Ends the Week 1.92% Higher at 186464.30 — Data Talk

The Bovespa Index is up 3514.52 points or 1.92% this week to 186464.30 --Largest one-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Jan 23, 2026 --Largest six-week percentage gain since the week ...

S&P/TSX Composite Index Ends the Week 1.86% Higher at 33073.71 — Data Talk

The S&P/TSX Composite Index is up 602.73 points or 1.86% this week to 33073.71 --Largest one-week point and percentage gain since the week ending Jan 9, 2026 ...