A variety of school supplies, including lunch boxes and backpacks in different colors and patterns, are on display for the upcoming school year. Deb Cohn-Orbach | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Although inflation is cooling, President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates are threatening to drive prices higher, which could leave some parents in a bind…
People shop at a grocery store in Manhattan, New York City, on April 1, 2025. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Republicans’ “big beautiful” reconciliation package includes tax cuts that policy researchers have found primarily benefit the wealthy. To help pay for that, the legislation also includes “substantial” cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or…
Americans are saving more money — and for some, the change in habit comes down to how they feel about the economy. More than 4 out of 10 Americans, or 44%, say they’ve engaged in so-called vibe-based budgeting, according to a new survey by Intuit Credit Karma. In other words, they have adjusted their financial…
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Asheville, N.C., Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. Matt Rourke | AP The Social Security Administration sent what experts say is a misleading email to consumers last week, describing President Donald Trump‘s “one big beautiful bill” as “long-awaited tax relief to millions of older…
The Capitol at dawn during a vote-a-rama, on July 1, 2025 in Washington, DC. Al Drago | Getty Images News | Getty Images How to read this guide Follow along from start to finish, or use the table of contents to jump to the section(s) you want to learn more about. Need a refresher on…
Senate staffers rest on the U.S. Capitol steps at sunrise as Republican lawmakers struggle to pass U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. Nathan Howard | Reuters How to read this guide Follow along from start to finish, or use the table of…
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Senate Republicans on Tuesday passed President Donald Trump‘s spending package, which includes a bigger child tax credit — but some families won’t see a benefit, policy experts say. Under current law, the maximum child tax credit is $2,000, which will revert to $1,000 after 2025 without changes from…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detain a man after conducting a raid at the Cedar Run apartment complex in Denver, Colorado, U.S., Feb. 5, 2025. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters A spate of federal immigration enforcement raids from Los Angeles to New York has sparked demonstrations and rallies around the country, leading to mass arrests and…
Smiling teen girl holds credit card and searching what to buy online Stockplanets | E+ | Getty Images In the age of instant gratification where Gen Alpha has easy access to instant delivery services like Amazon Prime and Uber Eats, some parents are wondering how to teach the young money-saving skills. Born between 2010 and…
