‘Should I have even informed my family of what my father was doing until after the house was paid and became a family asset?’
Economic Report: U.S. trade deficit in goods rebounds in December after narrowing sharply in prior month
The trade deficit in goods widened 8.8% in December, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Medill News Service: Debt-limit standoff: Here are the Washington players you need to know about
The debate over raising the U.S. debt limit features a cast of characters both widely and lesser known to investors and everyday Americans.
Economic Report: U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to lowest level since April
Initial jobless claims fell 6,000 to 186,000 in the week ended Jan. 14, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Cannabis Watch: Curaleaf cutting staff as it exits three U.S. states
Curaleaf said it will pull out of California, Colorado and Oregon in the face of cannabis price compression and challenges from illicit sales
Need to Know: Fed rate cuts always lead to stock-market gains — but this one thing must happen too, veteran Wall Street strategist says
A look at past Goldilocks environments shows good results for the stock market.
Bond Report: Treasury yields extend rise after U.S. GDP reading, other economic data
A more positive tone across markets is curtailing demand for fixed income products, nudging up Treasury yields.
Beth Pinsker: ‘It’s driving them crazy’: Trying to get divorced today is a financial mess
The economy is making some couples stay together because the math doesn’t work to split major assets.
Brett Arends’s ROI: Gold in your 401(k)? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.
Central banks are buying gold at the fastest rate in half a century
NerdWallet: Off-season travel can save you money, but there’s more than just weather data to consider
Some places in the shoulder-seasons offer ideal conditions for travel, others not so much. Here’s how to find the sweet spot.