Personal Finance

LSU beat Clemson in the college football championship. But who has the best tiger mascot?

While the timing and severity of a recession may be out of your control, your own finances don't have to be, and the decisions you make today can help insulate you should an economic downturn arrive.

Last year's filing season was an adjustment for taxpayers and industry professionals alike as it was the first under a massive overhaul of federal tax law. While this year's season is expected to be more sedate, there are a few tweaks to be aware of.

The average refund last tax season was about $2,725.

The court is still waiting for information needed to determine how much child support should be paid to Roberts each month. 

These are the money moves retirees wish they hadn't made. The big ones, of course, are starting to save too late and not saving enough, but there are other common regrets, according to certified financial planners from the Financial Planning Association and the Alliance of Comprehensive Planners.

UK-based Lush handmade cosmetics is raising money for land conservation and animal rescue groups as wildfires in Australia have killed dozens of people.