The Latest Breaking News from Math

Money decisions are rarely just about math — they’re about emotion, identity, and connection. Couples often tell themselves they’re making rational choices, but emotional purchases can quietly eat away at savings, investments, and long-term security. Whether it’s a big splurge to celebrate love or a “small treat” to ease stress,…

When you're earning a paycheck, it's easy to gauge how you stack up. Salary charts tell you exactly where you fall on the income ladder. But retirement rewrites the math. Without annual earnings, the question shifts from how much you make to how much you've built. And that's where things…

For many two-income households, retirement once seemed comfortably within reach. With dual paychecks and fewer financial strains than single earners, the math felt simple: work hard, save steadily, and retire early. But economic realities have changed fast. Inflation, rising housing costs, and longer lifespans are pushing retirement further away than…

There are several problems with the president's math, which suggests he has accomplished an impossible feat.