Personal finance
Trump order will allow alternative assets like cryptocurrencies, private equity in 401(k)s
Key Points President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to allow alternative assets into 401(k)s, CNBC has learned. The executive order will direct the U.S. Secretary of Labor to review fiduciary guidance on private market investments in 401(k) and other defined-contribution plans. An executive order would mark a major victory for private asset […]
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This is the ‘No. 1 reason’ to buy the early boarding upgrade, travel expert says
A record number of passengers flew in 2024. Izusek | E+ | Getty Images Southwest Airlines, once known for its first-come, first-served approach to boarding and seating, on Tuesday began selling its first tickets with assigned seats. That change — and with it, new boarding groups — goes into effect for flights in late January. […]
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‘The eye of the hurricane’: Why the U.S. job market has soured, economists say
Key Points The July 2025 jobs report suggests a sharper slowdown in U.S. job growth than previously thought, economists said. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is among the economic headwinds contributing to slower job creation and hiring, economists said. Immigration policy and relatively high interest rates are other factors, they said. Job seekers face a […]
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Emergency funds are a ‘security blanket’ for 401(k) savings, Vanguard researcher says. Here’s why
Key Points Workers with emergency funds of at least $2,000 are less likely to raid their 401(k) accounts, according to Vanguard research. 401(k) “leakage,” such as cashing out an account upon job separation, hurts households’ retirement security, experts said. Saving even $10 to $25 per paycheck into an emergency fund can make a difference. Source
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Credit cards can be an ‘amazing tool’ for your wedding, expert says — but only if you’re ‘strategic’
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Many engaged couples in the U.S. are relying on forms of credit to pay for their wedding. Experts say that approach can be smart, if done carefully. While 46% of surveyed newlyweds — couples who tied the knot within the past two years — used mostly savings to pay […]
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The world’s top fintech companies: 2025
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Beauty is an ‘insidious force in women’s financial lives,’ says ‘Rich Girl Nation’ author — here’s how to overcome it
Katie Gatti Tassin Courtesy: Katie Gatti Tassin There are many unique hurdles that women face when it comes to money, such as the wage gap and caregiving responsibilities. Yet, there’s another challenge in women’s financial lives that is less-discussed — beauty costs, which can be an “insidious force in women’s financial lives,” said Katie Gatti […]
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These college majors have the best job prospects — and they aren’t what students expect
For many students, majoring in finance is a proven pathway to a well-paying career and job security. In fact, U.S. graduates believe that finance offers the best career prospects overall, considering today’s economic climate, according to a new survey by the CFA Institute, a non-profit focused on financial education. The group polled more than 9,000 current […]
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Why 22 million people may see ‘sharp’ increase in health insurance premiums in 2026
Key Points The so-called “big beautiful bill” that President Donald Trump signed on July 4 cut taxes for many households. However, the law didn’t extend an enhanced premium tax credit that has lowered health insurance premiums for millions of Affordable Care Act enrollees in recent years. The tax break is slated to end after 2025, […]
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‘YOLO’-buying EVs: As $7,500 tax credit ends, consumers may rush to cash in. Here’s how to get a good deal
Key Points President Donald Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” ends federal EV tax credits after Sept. 30. Consumers may rush to buy or lease an electric vehicle before that deadline to get a tax break. Tesla said now is the time to “YOLO” purchase an EV, referencing the fast-approaching deadline. Source
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