MarketWatch Money Challenge, Day 7: Do a Roth conversion — if you fall into this category

Venessa Wong is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch based in New York City. She previously…

MarketWatch Money Challenge, Day 6: Add up to $72,000 to your retirement savings this year — even if you’re in your 30s

Venessa Wong is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch based in New York City. She previously…

You told us your financial New Year’s resolutions. Here’s how to make them happen.

MarketWatch readers shared their money goals for 2026. These tips can help them — and you…

A budget is a roof over your financial house. Here’s how to build one like a pro.

These budgeting tips can ease your money worries.

72% of people say they’d be happier if they saved or invested more money. Far fewer said spending more would bring happiness.

While financial happiness is typically framed as a choice between spending on material goods or spending…

Opinion: Americans’ affordability crisis isn’t tariffs’ fault — it’s something much, much deeper

Outside the Box Costs for the ‘Unaffordability Five’ — housing, food, healthcare, child care and energy…

Scoring great Black Friday deals is getting harder. These 6 tips can help you shop smarter this weekend.

Deals aren’t as enticing this Black Friday compared with years past — but it’s still possible…

Stop and do this before you buy anything on Black Friday

“Be sure to ‘pay yourself first’ before you spend a dollar on deals,” says financial planner.

Why scoring the best Black Friday deals feels more important than it has in years — for both shoppers and the economy

Andrew Keshner is a personal finance reporter for MarketWatch who covers taxes, debt, insurance, jobs, consumers…

Americans’ happiness is at a record low. Or are we just using our money the wrong way?

Fewer than half of Americans say they are financially secure, but there are indications that it’s…