Raymond Mitchell

If you're of a certain age, you probably have parents of a certain age. That is, your parents are getti...

For Americans, Thanksgiving is coming up very soon, and that often means a day spent with cousins,...

There's plenty to like about apartment living , from enjoying rent payments that are often cheaper...

Without regular maintenance, financial plans tend to fall apart. Relief benefits are changing, market...

Being fortunate enough to make financial gifts to loved ones or charities is a blessing, but in the...

The start of the new year can be a great time to get your finances on track. U.S. News senior editor...

If you've ever considered becoming a landlord, you've probably wondered if you really want to deal...

Maybe it sounds shallow to size up a romantic prospect by guessing his or her earning potential. But...

Timing is everything, especially when it comes to making the proper tax conversions for a retirement...

There are many doubts about whether our national government can lead us out of our current economic...

Renting an apartment can be a way for retirees to downsize, test out a potential retirement spot and...

For some taxpayers, it's a familiar tale. Somewhere during those first four months of every year, ...

When it comes to natural disasters , 2017 was a year for the history books. In the late summer, Hurrica...

If you are unemployed , it may feel like a kick in the teeth, but you still must file a tax return...

Like the actual election, it was a tight race down to the very end, but when asked which of the two...

Finding socially responsible investments is easier than ever before, but questions still remain around...

With a recession approaching, businesses are scaling back, people are losing their jobs and confidence...

It's a challenge that many parents face: They want to reward and honor good grades but don't want to...

If stocks, bonds and mutual funds are the inner planets from Mercury through Mars, options trading is...

There is one aspect of estate planning that not everyone has to do but is very important to those who...