Personal finance
Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2025 — in one chart
Key Points The annual consumer price index fell to 2.4% in March, down from 2.8% in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and the prospect of a global trade war threaten to reverse progress in coming months. Source
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Why the stock market hates tariffs and trade wars
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Spencer Platt | Getty Images The stock market has been throwing a temper tantrum, fueled by fear of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy and the specter of an escalating global trade war. Americans may wonder why trade policy has made stock investors so skittish. […]
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Here’s why ‘dead’ investors outperform the living
Key Points The average investor would have better investment results by doing nothing. Investors often have bad habits that cause them to buy high and sell low. Buying and holding investments like all-in-one funds that automate tasks like rebalancing is a good bet for investors, experts said. Source
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Tariffs will likely raise much less money than White House projects, economists say
Key Points White House trade adviser Peter Navarro estimated the U.S. would raise about $600 billion to $700 billion a year from tariffs. Economists say the true number will probably be less than half of that sum. Much depends on the actual policies, though. President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil more tariffs against trade […]
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‘Game over’ for ESG investing due to Trump backlash? Analysts say no
Key Points ESG funds have suffered outflows for two consecutive years, partly due to political blowback. Investment analysts say “environmental, social and governance” funds are here to stay despite headwinds. Critics say ESG investing is akin to “woke” capitalism. Advocates say it delivers better long-term returns for investors. Source
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‘The White Lotus’ girls’ trip is a disaster—these 3 red flags mean yours might be, too
In its third and most-viewed season, “The White Lotus” follows the nuanced and toxic dynamic that often plays out when friends take vacations together. The HBO series’ large cast of characters includes three middle-aged women taking a trip to recapture the magic of their childhood bonds, only to discover that they don’t have much in […]
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I’ve studied over 200 kids—parents who have the closest relationships with their adult kids do 7 things early on
Every parent hopes their child will grow up and still want a close relationship with them. But close bonds don’t happen by accident — they are built through small, everyday interactions that make a child feel safe, seen and valued. As a conscious parenting researcher and coach, I’ve studied over 200 families. I’ve found that the way […]
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Investors will be ‘miles ahead’ if they avoid these 3 things, ‘How Not to Invest’ author says
Key Points Many people are bad investors largely because they aren’t skeptical enough: They react emotionally and they don’t understand compound interest, said Barry Ritholtz, chairman and chief investment officer of Ritholtz Wealth Management. Famous investors like Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch who consistently beat the market are rare, Ritholtz said. Source
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Over 9 million student loan borrowers past due after bills restarted, Fed estimates
People walk on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC) on March 21, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images Around 9.7 million student loan borrowers became past due on their bills after the Covid-era payment pause expired, according to a new estimate by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. After […]
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Treasury scraps reporting rule for U.S. small business owners
Key Points The Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a rule that exempts all U.S. companies and U.S. owners from filing reports about “beneficial ownership information.” Lawmakers sought such information to help curb criminal activity and illicit finance conducted through opaque shell companies. It came with financial penalties for noncompliance. The move is part […]
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