Statue of George Mason on campus of George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. Robert Knopes | UCG | Universal Images Group | Getty Images The Department of Education said Thursday that it has opened an investigation into George Mason University’s hiring and promotion practices, the second federal probe of the Fairfax, Virginia, school launched in the…
Next year, more Americans will have access to a powerful financial tool. Embedded in President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget bill are three provisions that expand access to health savings accounts — the tax-advantaged accounts available to those enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Like a flexible spending account, an HSA is funded through pre-tax dollars…
President Donald Trump signed his “big beautiful” spending bill into law on July 4. One provision is an increase to the maximum child tax credit, raising it from $2,000 per eligible child to $2,200 beginning in 2026. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act temporarily increased the credit from $1,000 to $2,000, but was set…
Reverend Alberto Rojas, Bishop of the Diocese of San Bernardino Ordaining Prelate and Principal Celebrant, leads the Ordination to the Priesthood mass at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Chino Hills on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Will Lester | Medianews Group | Getty Images A Catholic bishop in California has issued a rare decree…
Some young American families will soon be getting a gift from Uncle Sam. The sweeping budget bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on Friday included a provision for the creation of investment accounts that parents can open on behalf of children under 18. And for U.S. citizens born from 2025 through 2028, the…
For many Black Americans, moving abroad has been the key to an easier way of life — one where their skin color isn’t cause for concern. “[Black expats] really see a kind of oasis for them to really create the life that they dreamed of in a way that’s financially feasible, safe and a bit…
U.S. President Donald Trump presents a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” after he signed it, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 4, 2025. Leah Millis | Reuters A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care…
Retirees are fleeing California and flocking to Florida. In 2023, Florida was the most popular destination for U.S. residents aged 60 and over, according to a June study by SmartAsset, which analyzed the data from the Census Bureau’s latest American Community Survey. The state saw a net migration gain of 44,504 residents 60 and over…
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CNN , When customer Silicon valley bank Last month ran to billions of dollars, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped up to help some colored founders, who panicked about losing access to parole funds. As a black woman with a business experience of about 10 years, Hamilton knew that options for those startup founders were limited….
