Sen. Elizabeth Warren: DOGE's FDIC firings put banking system at risk

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she is "pleased" the FDIC will evaluate whether the decision to layoff workers at the agency puts the b...

Treasury sets March 21 deadline for millions of businesses to report ownership information or risk fines of $10,000 or more

The Treasury set a March 21 deadline to report "beneficial ownership information" after a Texas court lifted a block on enforcemen...

Op-ed: Americans are leaving millions in free money on the table

Like any other aspect of financial planning, without a strategy, credit card perks may go unclaimed. Here's what consumers need to know....

Top-rated charities are in jeopardy amid White House, DOGE cuts to foreign aid

President Donald Trump’s order pausing all U.S. foreign aid put many nonprofits in jeopardy. Donors can bridge some of the funding gap. fr...

As DOGE continues federal budget cuts, Elon Musk turns focus to people over 100 receiving Social Security benefits

Amid efforts to cut wasteful federal spending, there's new scrutiny on just how long some Social Security beneficiaries have been receiv...

This lesser-known tax strategy could help to reduce capital gains on your home sale

Selling your home can trigger capital gains taxes, but there are ways to reduce or eliminate your bill, experts say. Here's what to know...

A 20% S&P 500 'three-peat' is unlikely in 2025, market strategist says

The S&P 500 stock index has returned three consecutive years of 20% gains once in history, analysts said. from Personal Finance https:...

U.S. appeals court blocks Biden SAVE plan for student loans

Former President Joe Biden's new student loan repayment and forgiveness plan, SAVE, was blocked Tuesday by a U.S. appeals court. from ...

30% of Americans increased their emergency savings in 2024. That's progress, expert says

Inflation and high interest rates are still taking a toll, but more Americans are able to set money aside in an emergency fund, according to...

Trump's plan to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits would help high-income households, report finds

President Donald Trump plans to fulfill his campaign promise to end taxes on Social Security benefit income. A new report finds that will be...

They fought for the Social Security Fairness Act. Now they're waiting to see benefit increases

A new law put into effect in January will provide higher Social Security benefits to more than 3.2 million individuals who also have pension...

These red flags that can trigger an IRS tax audit are 'low hanging fruit,' expert says

Many filers worry about an IRS tax audit. Here are some of the top red flags, according to tax pros. from Personal Finance https://ift.tt/...

Here's the 'quick and dirty' way to withhold enough taxes from your paycheck, advisor says

If your tax bill or refund is bigger than expected, it may be time to adjust your paycheck withholding. Here's an easy way to do it. f...

Here's a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad

The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen further in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariff policy. Overseas travelers may enjoy mo...

Americans expect to spend a record $14.6 billion on their significant others for Valentine’s Day, report finds

The uncertainty of the future and the broader economy may be leading people to splurge on holidays, expert says. from Personal Finance htt...

You could see this tax form for the 'first time ever' this season, taxpayer advocate says

You could receive Form 1099-K for business payments from Venmo or PayPal this season. Here's what taxpayers need to know. from Persona...

Why benefit increases prompted by the Social Security Fairness Act may be difficult to implement

A new law will provide Social Security benefit increases for more than 3.2 million individuals. Yet it may take more than a year before some...

What dismantling the Department of Education could mean for colleges, student loans and college access

Efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department are underway. Here's what it could mean for students. from P...

How Elon Musk's DOGE took over the Education Department, one office at a time

President Donald Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. He can't eliminate it without Congress, but Elon Musk's DOGE ...

Here's what the privatization of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may mean for homebuyers and investors

Two mortgage giants essential to the U.S. housing market could be released from the government into the private sector. What that means for ...