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Does it pay to be a loyal employee? Research says it may just result in extra work

A new study, led by a Duke University researcher, looked at how hundreds of managers decided to dole out tasks --- and 'loyal' workers may want to ...

Three hard lessons I learned after getting rejected for a personal loan

A personal loan can be a good way to pay off debt. Here’s what to know about getting a personal loan — and how to avoid getting rejected.

Mortgage demand rises for fourth week in a row as rates fall to the lowest level in a month

Is pay transparency a win-win? Harvard Business School professor says it’s not always good to know what your coworkers make.

The all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet delivers the most powerful muscle among small SUVs

Need your paycheck or other funds sooner? Here are 3 ways to get money faster.

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‘It feels like a lose-lose’: I have a $10 million net worth. My father-in-law has dementia. Am I responsible for my in-laws if they run out of money?

‘They do not trust her, nor do I’: My elderly parents fear my sister will empty their bank accounts and steal their possessions. What can we do?

Tesla stock having its best start to a year yet, adding $200 billion in valuation

3 cybersecurity threats that investors should know about

Banks were worth owning before the SVB collapse and are even better investments now, say these strategists.

First Republic wealth adviser team moves over to Rockefeller Capital Management

As investors run for cover, this fund manager is buying energy companies, shopping malls and home builders.

Why I abandoned my 529 college savings plan and switched to Series I bonds instead

The future of electric cars could hinge upon these 3 things

Sen. Sherrod Brown: American consumers losing power over their savings and paychecks is an emergency, too.

‘We’ve become a renting nation’: Landlords benefit from high house prices, but millions of renters find themselves trapped

A dearth of homes for sale and high mortgage rates are pushing people to rent for longer.

‘A historic long-term remodeling boom’: More homeowners with low interest rates are spending $50,000 or more to renovate

New York Fed housing survey: Americans expect mortgage rates to rise above 8% a year from now

‘It feels like a lose-lose’: I have a $10 million net worth. My father-in-law has dementia. Am I responsible for my in-laws if they run out of money?

‘They have a person who has managed their money for many years, but they are overly trusting.’

‘They do not trust her, nor do I’: My elderly parents fear my sister will empty their bank accounts and steal their possessions. What can we do?

‘I would hate to see their efforts evaporate:’ How do I help my adult sons manage their finances — without being an interfering parent?

Do you have questions about inheritance, tipping, weddings, family feuds, friends or any tricky issues relating to manners and money? Send them to MarketWatch's Moneyist and please include the state where you live (no full names will be used).

Forget ‘quiet quitting.’ Some workers are all about ‘bare-minimum Monday.’

Here's one solution to the 'Sunday scaries.' The latest office trend calls for taking it easy at the start of the workweek.

Working from home is good for women, families and business. Employers shouldn’t be so eager to get workers back to the office.

Yes, your work performance is being measured, but what about your employer? How to make sure your boss is up to the job.

Dear Tax Guy: I just started renting my house out on Airbnb. What income-tax deductions can I claim on this property?

'Can somebody count part of the mortgage as a deduction? What about utilities and cable?' a reader asks.

Dear Tax Guy: Our accountant charged $486 for a simple gift-tax return. Why would it cost so much?

My job is being eliminated and I will get a severance package. Is that considered income for IRS limits on Roth IRA contributions?

My daughter has her heart set on attending a Canadian college. Will my 529 account still receive the tax benefits?

Biden’s tax hikes on high earners are unlikely to make it through Congress. A bigger debate: the Trump-era tax cuts that expire in 2025.

‘This budget sends a clear message’: Biden’s budget tax hikes give insight into his 2024 campaign pledges

‘Only the wealthy get any kind of benefit from giving financially to nonprofits’: Bipartisan bill aims to help more Americans write off charitable donations

Worried about a smaller income-tax refund? You may have good reason — refunds are already 11% smaller so far this year

Warren Buffett wants you to visualize Berkshire Hathaway’s tax bill. Get out your binoculars.

Our late son rented out a house we own without our knowledge. After his funeral, the tenant refused to leave and is squatting on our property. What should we do?

‘I’ve inherited a house from my deceased aunt in San Francisco. She rented the basement to an older couple for years without a lease.’ Can I evict them?

‘I’m nervous about closing costs’: I’m 31, a first-time homebuyer in Austin. Should I buy a home now and refinance later? Or rent and wait for rates to fall?

I will leave my daughter my house, but she doesn’t want to take over my $250,000 mortgage. Should she rent the house, or just sell it?

I’m a widow, and want to move from Chicago to a warmer climate. But most of the homes I’ve found need a lot of work. Are there any cons to buying a new house?

‘We love our forest life’: I’m 62 and work full-time. I own a $600,000 California home perched on the edge of wilderness. Has the time finally come to downsize?

Is the deposit insurance system broken? Nine things you need to know about how your bank accounts are covered — and how the system could change.

Buy auto insurance directly from the car dealership? Insurance will become an added feature of products and services we’re already purchasing.

‘I had zero information’: This Silicon Valley Bank customer hated being forced to move banks. He’s not alone — most people stick with the same bank for decades.

‘You can’t just give up’: Parents struggle to feed their families after extra SNAP benefits come to an end

More Americans are using ‘buy now, pay later’ services to pay for groceries. Here’s why that’s a worrying sign.

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‘Show me the money’: Americans care less about patriotism and religion and more about money, poll shows.

A new poll found that 39% of Americans say religion is very important to them, while 38% say patriotism is very important.

Mar. 28, 2023 at 1:06 p.m. ET by Weston Blasi

Robert Shiller: Home prices are ‘very, very high,’ but might get cheaper in six months

Shiller helped create the Case-Shiller Home Price Index.

Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:45 p.m. ET by Weston Blasi

Republicans are trying to block student debt relief in Congress. Borrowers should pay more attention to the Supreme Court.

Congressional Republicans introduced a resolution that would overturn the Biden administration's student debt forgiveness plan and stop the payment pause

Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:07 a.m. ET by Jillian Berman

Drag queens fear Republican bills to restrict performances will hurt their livelihoods: ‘There’s nothing inherently sexual about drag’

Proposals to restrict drag performances — largely geared toward blocking children from seeing them — are misguided, performers say.

Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:20 a.m. ET by Emma Ockerman

U.S. home-price rises slow again in January, with western markets leading declines

Case-Shiller 20-city home price index was up 2.5% year-on-year in January.

Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:37 a.m. ET by Aarthi Swaminathan

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