Cure for cancer? Israeli scientists claim to be on brink of development

A group of Israeli scientists say a cure for cancer is within reach, even optimistically predicting that it will be found within a year. But at least one expert in the U.S. has questioned the potential cure's legitimacy and said it's more likely just...

Roth IRA Vs. Traditional IRA: Which Should You Use?

When it comes to retirement saving, which is better for you: a Roth IRA or traditional IRA? What are the differences between a Roth and a traditional IRA, anyway? Is one of them better for everyone in any circumstances? Or...

Financial Literacy Education

Americans are facing a record $13 trillion in debt. Many say that in order to combat the debt crisis, financial education should start earlier and high schools should be required to teach personal finance to all students. Others point out...

Taxpayers confused by the new tax law may be tempted to file extensions

The last major U.S. tax reform, in 1986, took more than a decade to fully understand and implement, experts say. Accountants and taxpayers alike may not be ready to file returns by the April 15 deadline. Americans are still making...

It makes financial sense to downsize your home as you prepare for retirement. Here’s why.

Sharon Greenthal always dreamed of living in a cottage by the sea. So when the freelance writer and blogger became an empty nester after her two kids left home following college, she turned that dream into real life: She replaced...