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Apple Cash allows users to easily send and receive money from their iPhone and Apple watch.

Apple Cash: How to use it to send and receive money

Apple Cash allows users to easily send and receive money from their iPhone and Apple watch.

November 30, 2024, 6:00am Business

If you’re an iPhone user, you might not realize that you already have access to Apple Cash. It’s a digital cash card that’s built into Apple devices and can be found in the default Wallet app. (Note: You must link an eligible debit card to use this service.) Read story

Five boomer financial regrets

November 28, 2024, 5:24am Business

those born between 1946 and 1964 — are now in retirement. While many have enjoyed successful careers and comfortable lifestyles, others find themselves in a less-than-ideal financial situation. A common regret among this generation is not saving more for their golden years. Read story

Benz: Tackling estate planning in 7 basic steps

November 25, 2024, 5:35am Business

Estate planning is one of those tasks that makes almost any other job look appealing, no matter how lowly. Read story

FILE - The healthcare.gov website is seen, Dec. 14, 2021, in Fort Washington, Md.

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

FILE - The healthcare.gov website is seen, Dec. 14, 2021, in Fort Washington, Md.

November 24, 2024, 5:29am Business

Everyone likes a good deal, and health insurance bargains abound this time of year. But buyers should look beyond price when searching for a plan. Read story

The world’s 10 richest people: The wealthiest have $100 billion or more

November 23, 2024, 5:23am Business

The world’s wealthiest people have several things in common, but one of the most prominent is that the 10 richest have more than $100 billion to their name. The very top have more than $200 billion. These amounts don’t consist of cash sitting in a bank but are mainly investments,… Read story

J.D. Power: More than one quarter of bank customers experienced fraud

November 20, 2024, 8:35am Business

Having fraudulent transactions on your bank account can be a scary and frustrating experience, even traumatic. But if you have a bank and financial institution — be it a bank or credit union — that cares about the security of your money, resolving the issue well could give you a… Read story

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.

Lower taxes, higher tariffs: What Trump’s tax plans mean for you

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at meeting of the House GOP conference, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.

November 17, 2024, 5:42am Business

Taxes may not be the first thing on your mind following the presidential election, but there’s no doubt that tax policy will play a key role in the year ahead, given that the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire at the end of 2025. Read story

FILE - An emergency room sign is displayed outside Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Feb. 24, 2021, in Torrance, Calif.

Don’t Settle for a Subpar Health Savings Account

FILE - An emergency room sign is displayed outside Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Feb. 24, 2021, in Torrance, Calif.

November 16, 2024, 5:24am Business

Love them or hate them, it’s hard to see health savings accounts losing traction any time soon. Used in conjunction with high-deductible healthcare plans, the accounts have been touted as a way to put downward pressure on healthcare costs. Read story

Arnott: My 8 Biggest Financial Mistakes

November 10, 2024, 5:05am Business

As a person who writes about investing for a living, it’s helpful (if humbling) to take a hard look at my own decisions from time to time. In the spirit of continuous learning and improvement, I present some of my personal shortcomings. Read story

Social Security benefits in 2025: 5 big changes retirees should plan for

November 3, 2024, 5:35am Business

If you’re retired or planning to retire soon, it’s important to have a plan for your retirement income. For most people, Social Security will play a significant role in this plan, so staying up to date on the latest benefits information is crucial. Read story