Most states (and D.C.) with an income tax have multiple tax brackets with graduated rates; nine states have only a single tax rate.

The median number of years that wage and salary workers had been with their current employer was 4.1 years in January 2020.

In January 2021, more than seven out of 10 workers were very or somewhat confident that they would have enough money to live comfortably throughout their retirement years.

Children are often covered by a parent’s health plan or by public health insurance such as the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

In late December 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, another relief package in response to the pandemic.

The average age for claiming Social Security retirement benefits has been steadily rising.

If we’ve learned any lesson over the past year, it’s that no matter how carefully we plan and prepare, we’ll likely encounter unexpected hurdles.

In July 2020, half of U.S. adults were concerned that a major health event in their household could lead to bankruptcy, compared with 45% in early 2019…

As people move through different stages of life, there are new financial opportunities and potential pitfalls around every corner.

In early 2020, 61% of U.S. workers surveyed said that retirement planning makes them feel stressed.