Author: Russ Wiles, Arizona Republic

This FDIC fund now holds a record $107 billion, enough to cover 1.4% of insured deposits. The ratio fell below 0% in 2009 and 2010.

Just three months remain in 2019. To shore up your money situation, consider these timely seasonal tips dealing with taxes, savings and more.

Some Republicans are pushing an idea to tie the tax to inflation, which would lower what many owe. Democrats want to see the rich pay more.

People sometimes fail to get going or complete a task because they view the full goal as unachievable. This tactic could help to prevent that.

Unhappiness over high fees, inappropriate investment options and other issues have led to a spike in lawsuits in recent years, according to a study.

You don’t want to strive so hard to pare income or capital gain taxes that it leads you to make unsound decisions, in pursuit of iffy rewards

Index funds have become hugely popular, and they account for a large following in 401(k)-style retirement plans. They’re also reliant on tech stocks.

One way to know if you have middle class status is having the ability to borrow money, if you need to, at affordable rates of interest.

The legislation would let more small employers to band together to create collective 401(k)s. Part-timers also would get more access to plans.