Court's Marriage Ruling Could Save Same-Sex Couples Big Money
If the Supreme Court overturns the federal Defense of Marriage Act, some married same-sex couples could save $8,000 or more in income tax.
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It's Not Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement
The single most effective thing workers can do to increase their chances of having a secure and comfortable retirement is to start saving -- now.
Save Money, Save Your Life: Wealthy People Live Longer
How much does it cost to live longer? Life expectancy has risen for most Americans, but recent studies show that the big winners are the rich.
Washington Lawmakers' Pensions: The Envy of a Nation
For all the talk you hear from Capitol Hill about running government more like a business, Congress has a retirement plan that would make any Fortune 500 executive blush.
10 Reasons Why You're Not Feeling Better About the Economy
The Dow is cruising at new highs, 236,000 jobs were created in February, consumer confidence is up, and Americans are feeling secure enough to take on new debt again. But if you're feeling somehow left out of the party, you aren't crazy. Things are still far from golden.
Do We Need to Be Forced Into Saving for Retirement?
With battles raging over Social Security and millions of Americans facing underfunded retirement, are mandatory savings accounts the solution to America's retirement woes?
Parents, Beware: Identity Thieves Are After Your Children
Parents, beware: Your offspring are in the crosshairs of financial scammers. According to AllClear ID, an identity-theft protection company, children are 35 times more likely than adults to be identity theft victims.
3 Simple Ways to Increase Your Retirement Income
A new report reveals the nation's dire state of retirement readiness -- and also how deflated so many people feel about their prospects. But don't just give up: Here are the three key areas where you can squeeze out more money to cover your retirement living expenses.
Her Financial Goal: Get a Handle on Retirement Planning
Everyone has things they want to improve about their financial lives -- and we in the AOL newsroom are no exceptions. So we asked money expert Jean Chatzky for advice on how to reach our goals. Today: A music editor who wants to understand more about her 401(k).
How to Do Your Taxes if You're a Same Sex Married Couple
2012 was a banner year for the gay marriage movement, but there's still a shadow hanging over the celebrations of those victories: In the eyes of the federal government, couples in legal same-sex marriages are still single. Here's how that affects their taxes.
3 Social Security Shockers From the CBO's Latest Report
The Congressional Budget Office has updated its projections for the Social Security Trust Fund, and the news isn't good. If you're still working, and expect Social Security to cover a major portion of your retirement needs, you'll want to see these numbers.
My Social Security Site Has the Lowdown on Your Future Benefits
The Social Security Administration has just made it a lot easier to find out what your benefit checks will look like when you retire. Current projections, dynamic tools and more are all available on the my Social Security website.
Family Fraud: When Mom Steals Your Identity
Identity theft is bad enough when it's a stranger committing the crime. But it gets even more complicated when the perpetrator is a relative. And that scenario is far more common than you might guess.
Tax Law Changes You Need to Know About for 2013
Just because the IRS is left scrambling to catch up with the fiscal cliff tax regulations shouldn't stop you from preparing your income tax return. Here are some important changes to the tax code to help you get started.
Consumer Confidence Plunges as Payroll Tax Holiday Ends
U.S. consumer confidence plunged in January to its lowest level in more than a year, reflecting the cut to take-home pay nearly all working Americans were hit with after Washington allowed a temporary Social Security payroll tax holiday to expire.