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Around 62% of Americans own stock, whether directly or through retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs, according to a Gallup survey. That's a majority, but it still means nearly four in ten adults have no stake in the market at all.

ABLE accounts help thousands of people with disabilities, but misconceptions still prevent eligible families from applying. Here, a financial professional separates fact from fiction.

A man charmed a 72-year-old widow into marriage, and then her accounts were seized to pay off his debts, highlighting the importance of background checks on potential spouses as well as prenuptial agreements.

Martin Lewis warns UK savers with £10k+ that frozen 2025 allowances could trigger tax on interest. Explore PSA limits, starting rate relief, and £20k cash ISA shields to avoid HMRC bills.

The Government hopes the measures can help to unblock stalled developments and contribute to water-saving targets.

Discover how Costco Direct offers exclusive online deals, bulk-buying discounts, and direct-to-home shipping on furniture, appliances and more.

A bigger paycheck helps, but it's not the only perk employees are asking for.  Workers also want help managing money in the near term — things like emergency-savings support, debt help and practical tools they can use, according to the Bank of America's 2025 Workplace Benefits Report.

Soft saving is a newer money mindset — especially popular among Gen Z — that's basically a middle path between living fully now and socking everything away for retirement. It acknowledges that life is expensive and uncertain, and rather than following strict saving targets, soft saving focuses on covering essentials…

A Reddit user recently sparked a heated discussion after revealing she's been secretly saving $500 a month in a private account her husband doesn't know about. Over two years, she's built up $12,000—all while her spouse continues to spend on travel, tech, and home upgrades with no interest in budgeting…