The Latest Breaking News from Math

The age-old financial wisdom of stashing six to twelve months of expenses in cash is facing a rebellion from an unlikely group: high earners who’ve crunched the numbers and decided the traditional emergency fund might be costing them hundreds of thousands in lost returns.

Losing a spouse is devastating—and for many widows, the financial aftermath adds another layer of pain. Pension benefits, survivor options, and confusing paperwork can lead...

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.

Several students and a math instructor at Ozarks Technical Community College also reported feeling sick from strong chemical fumes during campus construction, according to the lawsuit

Remember when school was supposed to be about curiosity, creativity, and finding your passions? Somewhere along the way, it turned into an endless race of tests, metrics, and “college readiness” checklists. Students today aren’t just learning math and grammar—they’re learning how to cope with exhaustion, comparison, and anxiety wrapped in…

Our Senior Market Strategist breaks down the math behind the bullish prediction from BNP Paribas.

Money expert Ramit Sethi broke down how much you really need to retire -- and why most Americans are overestimating their savings goals.

Former daytime TV personality baffles NBC anchor with attempt to rationalize president’s hyperbole on cutting the cost of pharmaceuticals