Public safety, housing and mental health were three big issues when Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her fiscal year 2026 budget proposal on Tuesday. The governor figures to cover it all, it will take $252 ...

Making a budget doesn’t have to be a chore. Take the 50/30/20 rule, which provides a simple budgeting framework: Split your after-tax income into three buckets: 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% ...