Amid economic uncertainty, the best financial advisors can provide a steady hand to investors in any stage of life or with any level of wealth. Whether you’re early in your career or nearing your golden years, financial advisors can help you meet key milestones and address planning needs such as saving for retirement, investing a…
A view of the U.S. Capitol building a day before a partial government shutdown is scheduled to take place, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 30, 2025. Annabelle Gordon | Reuters Premiums for health plans purchased over the Affordable Care Act marketplace will more than double in 2026 if enhanced subsidies expire at…
The United States Capitol building is seen in Washington D.C., United States on October 4 , 2023. Yasin Ozturk | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Congress has until midnight on Tuesday to pass a funding bill and avoid a shutdown of the federal government. If lawmakers can’t agree, hundreds of thousands of federal employees could…
Brothers91 | E+ | Getty Images Deciding when to claim Social Security retirement benefits is a big decision — and Congress is looking at changing the program’s wording to help people better understand their options. Understanding the trade-offs for claiming at different ages can be confusing, and some experts say the terms the agency currently…
Alex Potemkin | E+ | Getty Images More than 74,000 federal student loan borrowers are stuck in a backlog of applications for a popular student loan forgiveness program. That program, called Public Service Loan Forgiveness Buyback, allows borrowers pursuing PSLF to get their debt wiped away sooner than they might have expected. Signed into law…
Ford-150 pickup trucks are displayed for sale at a dealership on March 24, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images DETROIT — Ford Motor is trying to boost sales of its crucial F-150 pickup truck before the end of the third quarter by offering special financing to consumers with less-than-perfect credit ratings. The…
American Express announces the new platinum business card. Courtesy: American Express As issuers push annual fees higher for some premium travel rewards credit cards, experts say it’s important for consumers to consider if such cards are worth the cost. On Thursday, American Express announced that consumer and business versions of its Platinum credit card will…
Milorad Kravic | E+ | Getty Images When buying a car, whether new or used, experts say that a specific framework can be a great starting point to keep costs down. The so-called “20-4-10” rule uses three components to help you determine if a car purchase is affordable: the ideal down payment, the maximum recommended…
Ugur Karakoc | E+ | Getty Images The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Friday issued proposed regulations with more details about President Donald Trump‘s “no tax on tips” deduction. Enacted via Trump’s “big beautiful bill” in July, the provision allows certain workers to deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” per year…
Travelism | E+ | Getty Images The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time this year, providing some relief to consumers facing high borrowing costs on credit cards and other loans. Still, it can be a tough road ahead for many consumers, regardless of their income, as they strive to make…
