Trump Accounts could allow direct stock donations down the road: Reports
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on Trump Accounts at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Jan. 28, 2026.Brendan Smialowski...
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Some young Americans scale back dating as costs and apps add pressure, survey shows
For many young Americans, dating is becoming as much about finances as it is romance.Half of single Americans surveyed said...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:...
Politics is now Americans' No. 1 money worry, financial planners say
Sdi Productions | Istock | Getty ImagesOn the heels of the longest-ever federal government shutdown, shifting tariff policies and heightened...
As health insurance costs climb, how to make the most of medical spending before year's end
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesAs health-care costs continue to climb, you may want to make sure you're not...
This is the 'biggest mistake' you can make with your IRA, attorney says
mapodile | E+ | Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS — Millions of households have individual retirement accounts, and simple mistakes can be...
Year end is 'absolutely a great time' to review your finances, CFP says: Here's what to do
Strauss/curtis | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesEarly in the fourth quarter is an ideal time to tackle some financial...
Here's how to get a better mortgage rate as the 30-year fixed nears a 1-year low
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage notched its biggest one-day drop in more than a year on Friday. Although...
Powerball jackpot hits $1.8 billion. Here’s the tax bill if you win
Roughly $198.3 million goes straight to the IRSThe Powerball jackpot winner can expect a large upfront federal tax withholding. The...
Imposter scams cost older adults $700 million in 2024, FTC finds: Some victims are ‘clearing out' their 401(k)s
10'000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesCriminals are increasingly pilfering the retirement and other financial accounts of older Americans via...
