Personal Finance - Page 4

The new 199A regulations are bound to cause some confusion for many, particularly in regards to their personal businesses. Here's what to watch for.

American finances can be a tumultuous subject sometimes; we dissect some of the national trends in the financial areas of the country.

The holidays present an excellent opportunity to teach your kids good financial lessons that will stick with them for life. Here are just a few.

Although everyone has unique retirement savings needs, some general points can be made about those needs and how they can be met.

Although there are no foolproof methods for preventing identity theft, there are some steps that everyone can take to make it harder for criminals to target them and steal their personal information.

Many Americans between the ages of 65 to 74 - in fact two-thirds of us - have debt. Is it more important to pay that down, or save to retire?

An HSA, or Health Savings Account, is a savings account that uses pre-tax money for health expenses. Nearly 3 in 10 Americans use an HSA for health expenses such as glasses, braces, and X-rays. HSAs are a good way to lower your overall healthcare costs if you qualify and learn to make the most of your account.

In L.A., we need to protect ourselves from natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires. But how often do natural hazards result in bankruptcy?

The cost of living in L.A. is 44% higher than the national average. How much debt will you accumulate raising a child here? Save money with these tips.

We all make mistakes in our 20s. Financial ones, however, can impact us for the rest of our life. Fix your student loans, invest, and start budgeting today.

Looking to retire early, or at all? You'll need to know how much money to make, save, and invest each year to last you through your LA retirement.

Is a mortgage after bankruptcy possible? Certainly! You'll usually have to wait two years and rebuild credit, but then you can apply for a home loan in L.A.