Before you buy a home, learn how your income, housing costs, and the 30% rule work together to determine what you can realistically afford.

American seniors are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet. Six in 10 retirees said their benefits are a major ...

Yes, it’s entirely possible to make more than $100,000 and pay no federal income tax on it. This little trick is completely legal and — incredibly! — the tax code almost seems to encourage you to use ...

The state and local tax deduction, which primarily benefits wealthier Americans in high-tax areas, is one of the most disputed provisions of Trump’s tax bill.

Purchasing a home with a lower salary is definitely riskier and harder for most people. Your options will be limited by loan size and monthly debt caps. In most cases, you'll need a large down payment ...

Your gross income; Your chosen mortgage term length (30-year fixed-rate mortgages are the most popular) Your annual percentage rate (APR) (check the current mortgage rates here) ...

Typically, experts recommend you spend no more than 28 percent of your monthly gross income or 25 percent of your net income on mortgage payments. Today, you may find yourself spending substantially ...

Capital gains and the resulting taxes can complicate retirement. These are the strategies you should know about.

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How some older adults could see federal income tax savings of $480 or more from a new senior "bonus" tax deduction, if it's ...

My promotion and pay increase fall almost entirely into the 60% tax trap and I am worried that the government will change salary sacrifice and I'll lose out.