The Powerball jackpot has reached $1.8 billion for Saturday night's drawing, but winners choosing the lump sum option will take home far less than the advertised amount — about 30% after taxes, a CBS ...

With the Powerball jackpot reaching nearly $1.8 billion for Saturday night's drawing, there's been lottery fever in the air. If you're one of the lucky ones whose $2 ticket ends up worth millions, ...

When a Social Security beneficiary dies, the Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a lump-sum death payment of $255. This payment aims to provide immediate financial assistance to the family of ...

After nobody won Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing the jackpot has jumped to an estimated $1.25 billion as an annuity and $625.3 million as the lump sum cash option. The options through which Mega ...

Why is the amount you receive from the Social security office when your spouse has died still only $255? It’s been that amount for years; one would think it would increase. If your loved one dies, ...

If you have a large amount of excess cash to invest, consider dollar-cost averaging as it helps investors stay invested and avoid the temptation to try to time the market. If you have a large amount ...

Dear Liz: Because of the Social Security Fairness Act, my wife got a huge lump sum check (catchup, I suppose) and will now get monthly Social Security benefits. This is good news and bad news, ...