1 in 4 Teens Plans to Rely Financially on Parents Until Age 27
Teens don't have nearly as much faith in their future prospects for achieving financial independence as they used to, a new survey reveals.
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The Resurgent Dollar Could Hurt S&P 500 Earnings
The dollar's rising again, which helps Americans by making imports cheaper and curbing inflation, but it can also hurt U.S. companies that are increasingly reliant on exports.
Target-Date Funds: Same Dates Can Earn Wildly Different Returns
The appeal of target-date funds is obvious. Decide when you'll need your money back, and the fund invests accordingly: aggressively at first, more conservatively as the "target" approaches. But it's not so simple: Different funds can give you dramatically different performance.
529 College Savings Plans: The Good, the Bad and the Unranked
Morningstar has published its annual analysis of America's best and worst 529 college savings plans, and while there are good options out there, a lot depends on where you live. If you have kids -- and higher-education-related hopes for them -- here's what you need to know.
Younger Workers' Biggest Worry for Retirement: All of the Above
What has young and middle-aged workers most worried about their retirement prospects? Essentially, everything -- from health care costs to tax rates to being able to afford to pay for a roof overhead -- according to a recent survey from T. Rowe Price and Harris Interactive.
How More Women Can Become Philanthropists
This author believes that more women need to think of themselves as philanthropists and get more strategic in their giving, so that their donations will have the maximum impact. Here's how.
6 Ways to Save More Before the Year Ends
Here are six ways to grow your retirement account in the remaining months of 2012.
Jean Chatzky's Gift to Moms: 3 Tips for a More Secure Retirement
Here's a Mother's Day downer: On average, women have nearly $41,000 less socked away for retirement than men -- but they're likely to need more. But these three things can help get you on track, no matter what your income is.
What to Watch This Week: Funds, 'Flix, Photocopies and Freshmen
This week on Wall Street, everyone will be watching Netflix; mutual funds will talk assets under management; we'll see earnings from some stock freshmen; NFL teams will pick their own fresh stock; and a few companies are likely to issue deja vu quarterly reports.
The Economy Ahead: What to Expect in 2012
With 2011 fast coming to a close, it's time to think about what's next -- if you dare. We've got the good news, the bad news, the key points to watch and some good advice on getting through 2012 with your finances intact.
As Italian Drama Persists, Small Businesses Worry
The Atlantic Ocean is wide, but maybe not wide enough. On Thursday, markets had a mixed reaction to the deepening economic crisis in Europe. Some sources reported that the European Central Bank would step in. But in the U.S., small business owners are growing nervous.
Is Safe Investing Possible? How to Manage Market Volatility
With all the volatility in the stock market today, some individual investors are wondering if they should be more active with a portion of their portfolio, or back away from equities entirely. But if you bail out of stocks, where can you find decent returns? DailyFinance's Laura Rowley talks with Stuart Ritter, financial planner with T. Rowe Price.