Personal saving

• Some ETFs compete on price — but fees shouldn't always 'drive the investment decision,' analyst says - While exchange-traded funds with lower fees let you keep more investment gains, cost may not always be the most important factor to consider, experts say.
• What the Christmas movie ‘Elf’ can teach us about today's cost of living - To live like the New York-based family in the movie "Elf" today, it would take millions. Here are the biggest financial lessons from the film.
• Financial fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024, FTC estimates — more are losing at least $100,000 - From 2020 to 2024, the 60-plus age group's reported losses have jumped 300% to $2.4 billion from $600 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
• Medicare prescription drug costs may change in 2026 — what beneficiaries need to know - For retirees who rely on prescription drugs, experts say it's a good time to evaluate the cost of those treatments for next year.
• How to maximize the bigger SALT deduction for 2025 under Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ - President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" increased the SALT deduction limit to $40,000 for 2025. Here's how to maximize the tax break.