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Freshsplash | E+ | Getty Images Despite the Federal Reserve’s recent cuts, credit card interest rates have been hovering near record highs. A new bipartisan bill would cap them at a dramatically lower figure, but experts say it may not be a win for consumers. Senators Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo., introduced a

A “Do not cross” sign is illuminated at a crosswalk outside of U.S. Capitol building in Washington, US, November 10, 2024.  Hannah Mckay | Reuters The Trump administration emailed more than 2 million federal workers this week, giving them the option to resign now and get pay and benefits through Sept. 30. Workers have until

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images Mergers and acquisitions happen all the time between companies of varying size and notoriety. These can be a great opportunity for businesses and owners to achieve their strategic or long-term goals, but often leave employees feeling uneasy and confused about what the deal means for them — especially

In this article BCSF Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Inflation, job concerns, and already high interest rates are putting the squeeze on many American consumers. Now, even high earners, defined as people with incomes of $150,000 or more, are showing signs of stress. These borrowers are increasingly having trouble meeting payments on credit cards,

On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised lower taxes, lower prices and a stronger economy in his second term. On Day One of his second term, Trump signed a flurry of executive orders — including a regulatory freeze pending an administration review and a directive to members of his administration to assess trade relationships

I’ve got all the paperwork here Delmaine Donson | E+ | Getty Images More than half of U.S. consumers planned to make a financial resolution for 2025, according to a December poll by Discover Personal Loans.  Even if you didn’t ring in the new year with some money goals in mind, it’s not too late

Just hearing those words ” estate planning ” makes most people zone out, as it’s tied to the end of their mortality, a topic they’d rather avoid. However, it’s important to consider what will happen to your personal belongings, finances and both tangible and digital assets as part of your estate plan. I would be

The rally in bitcoin and other cryptocurrency prices has generated excitement among some investors, but investment advisors are largely still skeptical that those volatile assets belong in a 401(k) plan or other qualified retirement savings plans.   Crypto was one of the fastest-growing categories of exchange-traded funds in 2024. The most popular of these funds, the

An exterior view of the New York Stock Exchange on September 18, 2024 in New York City.  Stephanie Keith | Getty Images As the calendar turns to a New Year and a new presidential administration, many investors are wondering where they can earn above-average returns. The current outlook is positive, with continued interest rate cuts

Peter Kramer/NBC via Getty Images U.S. consumers would likely see prices increase if President-elect Donald Trump follows through with a plan to levy import tariffs, experts said Tuesday during CNBC’s Financial Advisor Summit. “Either way, there is a cost to consumers,” said Erica York, senior economist at the Tax Foundation. A tariff is a tax

David Zervos, Jefferies Scott Mlyn | CNBC The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates by another quarter point at the conclusion of its two-day meeting next week. “Two years ago … three out of four economists were saying we’re going into a recession,” David Zervos, chief market strategist for Jefferies LLC, said during CNBC’s

Srdjanpav | E+ | Getty Images If you are considering a year-end Roth individual retirement account conversion, you’ll need to plan for an upfront tax bill. Roth conversions move pretax or nondeductible IRA funds to a Roth IRA, which can kick-start tax-free growth. It’s a popular strategy among investors with large pretax balances, particularly in