Author: Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic

For some taxpayers, returns have become easier to prepare and file but various problems linger, including with the Internal Revenue Service.

It’s hard to envision 2020 turning out as nicely for stock-market investors as 2019 was, but several favorable factors remain in place.

The economy looks like it’s in good shape heading into 2020. But what might go wrong? These are some contrarian and negative signs to beware of.

Keeping a lid on spending is one way to survive the holidays financially, but it’s not the only one. Thefts, fire risk and other dangers lurk, too.

“It’s not uncommon to see an employer making 30 to 50 benefits and perks available,” one expert says.

With the stock market in record-high territory, it’s a good time to make sure your investments are holding their own. Consider these tips

Americans have accumulated more than $1 trillion in student loan debts. Are there strategies to pay it off more efficiently?

Low interest rates are making mortgage refinancing more popular. But there are some tax and other risks to consider.

The roughly 20% decline for large stocks in October 1929 actually wasn’t market’s worst month ever, but the drop incited nearly 3 years of selling.