Author: Aimee Picchi, Special to USA TODAY

About 55% of Americans say they now have investments in stocks. Make sure you have these questions in mind before you get started.

Medicare’s complexity may explain why seniors are more likely to check for cheaper auto insurance or cable TV than reassess their coverage each year.

Millions of taxpayers asked the IRS for an extension on filing federal taxes in April. The deadline to file is today.

Buyout offers present a quandary to employees who must decide whether to take a one-time payout or stick with the guarantee of a pension.

Millions of taxpayers asked the IRS for an extension on filing federal taxes in April. Their time’s up. The extension deadline hits Oct. 15.

FAFSA rolls out Oct. 1 for students who plan to go to college in fall 2020. Experts say students should file FAFSAs as soon after Oct. 1 as possible.

Disaster can strike at anytime. Have your home prepared by knowing your homeowner’s insurance policy, avoiding small claims and calling your agent.

Tapping higher-interest savings accounts can help protect the buying power of your money. Here are 3 tips from experts.

Taking on a home renovation can be costly, stressful and time-consuming. Here are tips to keep your budget under control and your sanity intact.

The move to 401(k)s from pension plans makes it vital that people plan for retirement and reassess when they have children, change jobs.