Personal finance
Why travel insurance doesn’t offer foolproof protection during the government shutdown
Andrew Bret Wallis | DigitalVision | Getty Images More consumers are buying travel insurance during the federal government shutdown — but these insurance policies may not offer the catch-all protection that buyers expect. Much depends on the fine print, experts said. Squaremouth, an online platform for comparing travel insurance policies, has seen the volume of […]
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Why top earners should make donations before 2026
Krisanapong Detraphiphat | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Lawyers to the wealthy are advising clients to ramp up their charitable giving this year to […]
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Wealth requires long-term effort, says ‘The Art of Spending Money’ author: Getting rich quickly won’t cut it
Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Images When it comes to how we approach money, “no one is crazy,” Morgan Housel wrote in his bestselling 2020 book on building wealth, “The Psychology of Money.” And when it comes to the way we spend money, the decisions we make are just as personal, Housel, a partner […]
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CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100: Best financial advisors, top firms for 2025 ranked
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 […]
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Ford offers special financing to riskier F-150 buyers with lower credit scores
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 […]
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This Nvidia derivative is on the verge of a sharp move higher, according to the charts
I think after yesterday’s blockbuster announcement of Nvidia’s $100 billion investment into OpenAI, our heads are still spinning a bit trying to make sense of it all. Is AI really going to change our lives as the thought leaders claim such as curing cancer, solving climate change, fixing the education system, mining asteroids and making […]
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Some premium travel rewards credit cards now cost over $500 per year. What to know before you apply
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 […]
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Workers are ‘hugging’ their jobs. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it
Key Points “Job hugging” is the dynamic in which workers are clinging to their current roles. Hiring and job creation have slowed, meaning job seekers aren’t finding many new opportunities. Some are fearful about a change given labor market and economic uncertainty. Workers who “hug” their jobs should find ways to stand out, and should […]
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This is Google Flights’ ‘No. 1 advice, always’ to score cheap airfare
Passengers walk through the entrance of a TSA PreCheck in Terminal One at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago on Feb. 1, 2017. Armando L. Sanchez | Chicago Tribune | Getty Images Finding a cheap flight can at times feel as tough as scoring a decent snack on an airplane. But travel experts generally agree on […]
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