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...
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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...
How Trump's child tax credit changes could impact your refund this season
Maskot | Maskot | Getty ImagesThis tax season, some families could see a bigger tax break for their children due...
Barclays AAdvantage cards are moving to Citi: What cardholders should know
Citi reached an agreement to acquire the Barclays American Airlines co-branded card portfolio toward the end of 2024, and we're...
Flying without a Real ID? You may owe $45 — or more — starting Feb. 1
Travelers wait in a long security line at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, May 7, 2025.Allen J. Schaben...
Don’t wait for Trump's 10% cap, Fed cuts — here's how to get a better credit card interest rate now
President Donald Trump reiterated last week his call to temporarily limit credit card interest rates. But experts say consumers already...
Trump accounts get supercharged by employer matches — some companies offer up to $1,000
Soon, parents and guardians can open a Trump account for their children — and a number of large employers are...
Major winter storm may affect over 170 million Americans — how much it could cost you
A massive winter storm is threatening to wreak havoc across the U.S. in the days ahead — and potentially take a...
How a smaller IRS, budget cuts may impact 2026 tax filing: 'Buckle your seatbelts,' one expert says
Pra-chid | Istock | Getty ImagesRead more CNBC personal finance coverageHow a smaller IRS, budget cuts may impact tax filing:...
