Assets might sound like a fancy word, and they may seem like something only rich people have. But the truth is almost everyone has a few assets to their name. Let’s take a look at what assets are, ...

Editor's note: A version of this article was initially published on March 2, 2017. It is part of Morningstar's Tax and IRA Guide special report. You've run the numbers and determined whether your ...

If you live in a community property state, it is critical that separate property assets be titled and handled correctly or ...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order in August that aims to expand 401(k) options to include private equity and other alternative assets. A panel recently looked at what this executive ...

Household wealth or net worth is the value of assets owned by every member of the household minus their debt. The terms are used interchangeably in this report. Assets include owned homes, vehicles, ...

Jordyn joined Investopedia in February 2025. She was previously a freelance writer covering lifestyle, entertainment, politics in the Midwest, and more. The executive order allowing investors to ...

Medicaid covers a critical population of low-income households. But a financial needs assessment is one of the critical ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Digital assets now are a major cause of problems settling and ...

The taxation of digital assets continues to be an area of confusion. The Internal Revenue Service has long taken the position that digital assets are treated the same as other property and are taxed ...