Report Finds 38% of Missouri Families Below ALICE Line
A United Way analysis shows many Missouri households earn too little to cover essential costs in today's economy.
Live Poll
Do you feel your household's finances are getting better or worse?
Missouri Personal Finance News
Coverage of personal finance in Missouri focuses on budgeting, saving, debt, insurance and everyday money management for families. This reporting reaches from the state capital to the rural counties.
Taxes
Live Poll
Do you think Missouri's economy is getting better or worse for people like you?
Missouri Revenue Falls 2.5% in October
General revenue collections dropped year over year, while corporate income and franchise tax collections rose sharply over the year.
Insurance
Court Upholds Insurers in Uninsured Motorist Dispute
A Missouri appeals court sided with auto insurers and a broker in a dispute over uninsured motorist coverage across three vehicles.
Financial Planning
Live Poll
Should Missouri prioritize future tax elimination over current funding for public services like education and healthcare?
Missouri Voters to Decide on Amendment 7 Proposal
Missouri voters will head to the polls on November 3, 2026, to vote on a constitutional amendment to create a new state fund.
Investing
Live Poll
Should Missouri save state money now to eventually replace state taxes?
Missouri Voters Reject Show-Me Prosperity Fund
Amendment 7, which would have created a permanent state investment endowment, was defeated at the ballot box.
Retirement Planning
Live Poll
Do you trust financial advisors to manage your 401(k) using outside account-access tools?
Missouri Bars Advisors From Managing 401(k)s Via Tech
Missouri becomes the first state to formally restrict financial advisors' use of credential-sharing technology for held-away 401(k) assets.
Reporting here centers on consumer savings habits, credit card debt, insurance enrollment, tax deadlines and the launch of new financial products. It reaches across the state and the communities that make up the rural and urban landscape. The cost of living varies significantly between the metropolitan centers and the agricultural regions, which changes how households manage debt and savings. State-level tax policy and interest rates remain the primary factors that influence long-term planning for residents.