Personal Finance

As some of us delight in tricking our friends on April Fool's Day, scammers are out working to trick people, too—but their mischief results in far greater consequences than a nose full of shaving cream. Here are 5 tips to keep you from getting fooled by fraud.

Selling an investment typically has tax consequences. To figure out whether you need to report a gain—or can claim a loss—after you sell, you need to know the cost basis for that investment.

Across the country, libraries are working with financial educators to bring innovative programs and resources to visitors of all ages to help them hone their financial skills.

Financial regulators work hard every day to protect investors from broker misconduct. But at the end of the day, a diligent and vigilant investor is her own best first line of defense. Here are four behaviors that should have you asking questions.

The purpose of unclaimed property laws is to protect consumers by ensuring money they are owed is returned to them. But those same laws can also cause potential problems. Follow these steps to help prevent your assets from ending up in your state's unclaimed property fund.

Expecting a tax refund? Here are six smart ways you can use that cash to jumpstart your finances.

From February 26 to March 3, military installations and other organizations will promote good savings behavior, reaching millions of people during Military Saves Week. Don’t miss out. Here are 3 ways to make the most of Military Saves Week.

ETFs and mutual funds are two of the most common ways for Americans to invest. And while these investment vehicles have some important similarities, they have some key differences.

In the second installment of our two-part series, we prepare you for some of the decisions you will need to make during the account opening process and provide a list of questions to ask your broker.

We are issuing this Alert to warn investors that scammers are posing as regulators to separate you from your money. We want you to know that neither FINRA, nor any of its executives, will ever provide a "guarantee" on an investment or offer to facilitate your participation in any sort of money-making scheme.