Personal Finance

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.

America’s love for the fried piece of poultry continues to grow with Super Bowl fans expected to consume a record-breaking 1.4 billion chicken wings over the highly coveted weekend.

New app helps users "take control" of their money, said Truebill CEO Haroon Mokhtarzada.

More Americans have said they think it is okay to cheat a bit on their taxes.

An estimated 32.3 percent of apartment hunters living in New York are looking to move elsewhere.

At the end of the day, be prepared for the market by asking good questions and choosing a good agent.