Midwest and Southern states dominate housing report cards: See how yours scored
Indiana tops Realtor.com's 2026 housing report card with strong affordability and homebuilding, while Midwest and South outperform the Northeast.
Knicks star Jalen Brunson reveals why he still has love for Texas
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson still said he had love for Texas and named a key reason why -- the taxes. He spoke briefly about it after the team's championship win.
How the historic SpaceX IPO is turning everyday workers into overnight millionaires
SpaceX workers share plans for their historic IPO windfall as stock options turn current and former employees into millionaires after going public.
ETF assets are surging. Here's how they differ from mutual funds
ETFs and mutual funds differ in trading flexibility, tax efficiency, and management style. Learn how each investment type can fit your portfolio.
Social Security has less than 10 years before reserves are exhausted, new trustees report warns
House Speaker Mike Johnson says entitlement programs must be adjusted, as the Social Security trust fund will exhaust reserves by late 2032, with only 78% of benefits covered.
Most 401(k) savers may be short-changing themselves, data shows
Target date funds make 401(k) investing easy, but their one-size-fits-most design could leave retirement savings underfunded due to limited growth and higher fees.
Trump admin to tell banks immigration status may be considered in mortgage, credit decisions
CFPB policy statement guides lenders to consider a consumer's immigration status and legal work authorization when making mortgage and credit decisions.
Mary Julia Koch: What is the 'crush recession'? Gen Z dating trends explained
The Wall Street Journal Free Expression associate editor Mary Julia Koch joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss Gen Z's embrace of analog hobbies, the 'crush recession' and more.
Gen Z faces 'crush recession' due to dating costs and emotional risks
Gen Z is experiencing a 'crush recession,' citing high dating costs and emotional risks as barriers to pursuing romantic interests. Mary Julia Koch from WSJ explains this trend as a risk aversion to rejection and 'swipe fatigue' from dating apps.
Why 529 plans remain a powerful tool for college, trade school savings
Using 529 accounts allows tax-free growth for education savings, and experts say they remain the optimal vehicle to combat rising tuition costs over time.
Philadelphia voters approve first city-run retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) plans
Philadelphia passed a ballot measure creating PhillySaves, the nation's first city-run auto-IRA program for workers lacking employer retirement plans.
Billionaire CEO slams NY tax policies: 'You are punishing success'
United Refining Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis discusses New York's tax policies on 'Varney & Co.'
Expert says massive AI investment is ‘laying the groundwork’ for America’s future
Expert Anthony Pompliano says investors are pouring billions into AI infrastructure as the U.S. lays the groundwork for the next century.
Why Gen Z is saying 'no' more often – and saving more money
Despite rising housing costs, Generation Z is saving more and relying less on financial help from family, a new study on money habits finds.
5 cities that nail the retirement sweet spot
Americans retiring in 2026 may want to consider these five cities where cost of living, housing prices and senior amenities stretch savings further.
How much do you need to retire? A state-by-state breakdown
Retirees on fixed incomes face affordability challenges depending on where they live. A study ranks states by the monthly savings needed to retire comfortably.
Americans lean on credit cards and buy now, pay later as gas prices eat bigger share of income
Rising gas prices push lower-income consumers to rely more on credit as fuel costs climb to their highest share of household income since March 2022
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era
Tens of millions of taxpayers may qualify for IRS refunds or reduced penalties from the COVID emergency period, but face a July 2026 filing deadline.
Fidelity, Vanguard reportedly pause SPLC grants after federal fraud charges
Fidelity and Vanguard's charitable arms have reportedly paused grants to the SPLC through donor-advised funds after a federal indictment.
Credit expert warns borrowers about the 'American drain' as new mortgage scoring models take effect
Credit repair expert Micah Smith says new VantageScore 4.0 mortgage rules let rent payments count, but warns late payments and high balances cut both ways.