Student loans are weighing down millions of Americans. Many in higher education say it doesn’t have to be that way.

Borrowers often sign up for student loans without realizing how far into adulthood the debt can follow them…It is enough of a burden that people are rethinking how the country pays for college.

As concerns about cyberattacks grow, some companies have started offering personal cybersecurity concierge services to help well-off or high-profile individuals assess, monitor and ward off digital threats such as financial fraud, identity theft and reputational damage. These concierge firms promise more comprehensive and tailored protection than the typical antivirus or identity-theft product.

Do yourself a favor: Check the heirs named on your IRA or 401(k) retirement plans. Then check your parents’ accounts.

A lot is riding on these designations, and it’s easy for life to outrun planning in this area. Has there been a death, a new grandchild or other key change?

Beneficiary forms that don’t reflect such events could cause major snafus.

Just under half of about 400 widowed women said they felt prepared to manage their finances after their spouse’s death, according to a 2024 survey by the financial-services company Thrivent.

As people live and work longer, more are choosing to start a business in their 70s. These emerging septuagenarian entrepreneurs share many motives with younger counterparts. They want to be their own boss, set their own schedules and pursue meaningful projects.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) is warning taxpayers about text messages falsely claiming to be from the department that leads recipients to a website impersonating ODT’s site.