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Original OpenBook briefings on personal finance: retirement, budgeting, taxes, mortgages and household money. General information, not financial advice.
Parents give up home and life savings to buy a $3M compound, raising questions about protecting assets.
Tory leader Jane Badenoch pledges to abolish inheritance tax on family homes, aiming to boost confidence among homeowners.
A couple weighs using a large inheritance for a vacation home against saving for retirement.
Investors in their 20s should prioritize smart spending and saving habits over stock picking to avoid future debt and secure retirement.
A mortgage officer says rejecting wealthy couples for overspending signals a looming crisis that could outshine the 2008 recession.
The cost of a new fixed-rate mortgage has been rising in recent weeks as lenders face higher costs.
A $500,000 IRA stock sale underscores the importance of diversification and tax planning for retirement portfolios.
Proposals aim to halt the government's plan to deduct 15% of Social Security benefits for student loan repayment amid rising debt among older Americans.
A young professional wonders whether to invest in a traditional 401(k) after repeated layoffs.
A 67-year-old retail employee earns $19.50/hr, takes Social Security at 66, and has $214k in a 401(k) – how long until retirement?
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.
Adjustable-rate mortgages have made a comeback as mortgage rates surge and buyers seek relief from high housing costs.
