Personal Finance

Retirement balances are up, but more workers took hardship withdrawals

In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said "your 401(k)s are way up" — and they are, but hardship withdrawals are also up, new data shows....

Super Bowl ad featuring Trump accounts to air on Sunday

Introduction to Trump Accounts The Trump administration has launched a massive awareness campaign about the pilot program, including a Super Bowl ad, to inform Americans...

How much Trump accounts could grow, according to financial experts

Introduction to Trump Accounts The Trump administration has introduced a new investment account, known as Trump accounts, which is designed to help children build wealth...

Tax refunds may be $1,000 higher on average, White House says. What to expect

Introduction to Tax Refunds in 2026 Many Americans could see bigger tax refunds during the 2026 filing season based on changes from President Donald Trump's...

How to protect personal information, as data breaches hit a new high

The notification of a data breach is a letter that many consumers dread receiving, and unfortunately, it's becoming increasingly common. According to a recent...

600,000 families have already applied for Trump accounts

Introduction to Trump Accounts Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that approximately 600,000 families out of an estimated 25 million have already signed up for Trump...

Altimeter Capital’s Gerstner backs Trump accounts for kids in Indiana

Introduction to Trump Accounts Brad Gerstner, CEO of Altimeter Capital, recently announced a commitment to seed Trump accounts for children in his home state of...

‘Click to cancel’ bills in Congress target hard-to-undo subscriptions

Introduction to the "Click to Cancel" Rule Efforts in Congress to create a federal "click to cancel" rule have gained momentum, aiming to make canceling...

Should you use a 401(k) to buy a home? Trump’s ‘not a huge fan’

Introduction to the 401(k) Home Down Payment Debate President Donald Trump recently expressed reservations about a proposal that would allow Americans to tap into their...

Fed rates likely to hold steady: Here’s what that means

Introduction to the Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision Despite escalating political pressure from President Donald Trump, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates...

Tax season opens. How Trump’s tax cuts will affect your return

Introduction to the 2026 Tax Season The IRS has officially kicked off the 2026 tax season, and with it comes several changes stemming from President...

How to improve your credit score

Introduction to Credit Card Interest Rates President Donald Trump recently reiterated his call to temporarily limit credit card interest rates, sparking a conversation about consumer...

‘Will Social Security run out?’ is the wrong question, economist says

People line up outside the Social Security Administration office in San Francisco. Getty Images Social Security, the federal social insurance program that millions of Americans rely...

How a smaller IRS, budget cuts could impact the 2026 tax season

Introduction to the 2026 Tax Season The 2026 tax season is expected to be challenging for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) due to budget cuts...

‘A fear of becoming obsolete’

Over the last few years, therapists have noticed a growing trend of patients expressing anxiety and fear about artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact...

As federal ACA subsidies lapse, blue states offer their own

Some states are stepping in to mitigate the financial impact of lapsed federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance premiums. As of...

What major winter storm Fern could mean for your money

A massive winter storm is threatening to wreak havoc across the U.S. in the days ahead — and potentially take a financial toll on...