Wealth, millionaire tax push spreads to more states — but the trend presents a 'challenge,' expert says
Tax The Rich political rally hosted by the Democratic Socialists of America and featuring Senator Bernie Sanders, March 29, 2026,...
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Trump officials give mixed guidance on grad school debt under new student loan cap: Financial aid group
A Department of Education sign is displayed outside of their federal student aid office on May 18, 2025 in Washington,...
What a looming jet fuel shortage could mean for summer travel
Looming jet fuel shortages could throw a wrench into Americans' summer travel plans, especially for people flying overseas on international...
There's an 'art' to writing AI prompts for personal finance, MIT professor says
Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesMany Americans are turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice.But getting good or bad advice...
Why the stock market is hitting records despite Iran war
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on April 16, 2026. NYSEU.S. stocks climbed to record highs on Wednesday...
Trump Accounts for kids now total 5 million, and 1.2 million can get $1,000 seed money, Bessent says
About 5 million children have been signed up for Trump Accounts, and 1.2 million of them are eligible for a...
U.S. Postal Service seeks hike in price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents in July
A US Postal Service (USPS) post office is near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, on Feb....
How to save money on flights as airlines raise prices
Travelers in Terminal 1 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York, US, on Sunday, March 1, 2026....
With gas prices above $4, drivers across the country grapple with higher costs: “I have to spend it—there’s no other way”
Gas prices remain above $4 a gallon nationwide, and drivers across the U.S. say they're already starting to change their...
Alphabet has fallen sharply since mid-February. Trading a potential comeback with options
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) has pulled back more than 14% from its February highs. As a vertically integrated AI powerhouse and...
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...
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...
