Givers’ regret: What happens when wealthy parents try to claw back fortunes from their kids
Thomas Barwick | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert...
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A retirement saver protection rule has died — for the second time. What it means for investors
The U.S. Department of Labor headquarters building in Washington, June 21, 2024.J. David Ake | Getty Images News | Getty...
401(k) alternative asset rule proposed by Labor Department
A sign is displayed at the Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building on June, 2025, in Washington.Kevin Carter | Getty...
Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9%, latest filing data shows
Pheelings Media | Istock | Getty ImagesThe average tax refund is 10.9% higher so far this season, compared with about the same...
I ‘raided’ my 401(k) to save my house—and I don't regret it
Like a lot of Americans recently, I was forced by a sudden shift in financial circumstances to pull money out...
Iran war is the latest 'worst-case scenario' for travel, expert says. How to minimize the pain of future disruptions
People wait in long TSA lines as the partial government shutdown continues for several weeks at airports like Chicago O'Hare...
Using options to play a long-term shift into nuclear energy resulting from Mideast war
The U.S.-Iran war has fundamentally altered the security landscape in the Middle East. While the U.S. and Israel have reportedly...
As Iran strikes disrupt flights, why travel insurance may fall short
A traveler uses his mobile phone next to a departures board showing a cancelled Kuwait Airways flight, amid the U.S.-Israel...
State Farm announces $5 billion dividend; $100 average refund coming to car insurance customers
State Farm on Thursday announced a historic $5 billion dividend for its car insurance members, the largest in the mutual...
Trump said beef, egg and chicken prices are falling. Here's what the data shows
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty...
I haven’t paid cash for a flight in 15 years. Here’s the most common question I'm asked — and why it’s wrong
Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.For more than a decade, I've traveled almost exclusively with...
From idea to launch: How to write a business plan and form your company
Coming up with a good idea for a business is just one step toward becoming an entrepreneur. Another part of...
Trump accounts have 'more unanswered questions than answered,' expert says. What's still unknown
On the heels of a massive publicity push, families have signed up about 3 million kids for Trump accounts, according...
Reverse mortgage vs. home equity loan or HELOC
Reverse mortgages, home equity loans, and HELOCs are all ways homeowners can tap into the value of their homes for...
Tax season presents a boom-or-bust test for U.S. auto sales
Customers near a Ford Maverick pickup truck at a Ford dealership in Richmond, California, US, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025....
3 tax mistakes that could trigger a business audit — plus the tools to avoid them
Tax season is upon us and while we know that you'd never intentionally try to get on the IRS' bad...
Home sellers start getting lower prices at 70, research shows — and the gap widens with age
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesFor homeowners who sell their house later in life, that timing may come with...
How to buy gold from Walmart
Gold prices have been on a record-breaking roller coaster — after reaching an all-time high of more than $5,100 in...
Average IRS tax refund is up 10.9% so far this season, early filing data shows
D-keine | E+ | Getty ImagesThe average tax refund is 10.9% higher so far this season, compared to about the...
YouTube star MrBeast buys youth-focused financial services app Step
Creator, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, speaks onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit...
