U.S. President Joe Biden meets with President-elect Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, U.S., November 13, 2024. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersInvestors wondering if the presidential election may usher in a bad or good time for the stock market won't find any easy answers looking...
Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway IncDaniel Zuchnik | Contributor | Getty Images'Tough conversations' that 'strengthen relationships'Douglas Boneparth, a certified financial planner, agreed with Buffett's advice to reveal your estate plan."These are tough conversations to have, but they're meaningful and when approached correctly, can strengthen relationships," said...
Longhua Liao | Moment | Getty ImagesSome investors may worry about market volatility ahead, given a contentious presidential race, lingering inflation, sinking consumer sentiment and uncertainty over Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.Financial analyst Tom Lee has a more optimistic outlook."Since Covid, companies went through a huge stress test, and...
Bill Stovall in his house in Cumming, Georgia.Every morning, Bill Stovall wakes up at around 8:30 a.m. The first thing he does is speak to his wife's ashes, which are in a pink urn on his fireplace mantle. He keeps it brief. "I say: 'Good morning. I miss you...
Stephanie LandSource: Simon and SchusterStephanie Land's daughter, Emilia, was 7 months old when Land was forced to leave her volatile partner. What came next for the single mother was homelessness and food insecurity — but somehow, at the same time, Land also worked to finish her college degree and pursue...
Jimvallee | Istock | Getty ImagesThis is the time of year when most companies hold their open enrollment periods, during which employees decide on their benefits for the next 12 months.You'll likely have a window of just a few weeks to review health insurance plans, allocate your savings and...
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona speaks during the National Action Network's National Convention in New York on April 12, 2023.Jeenah Moon | ReutersThe Biden administration announced on Tuesday a finalized plan to improve its oversight of higher education institutions and to bolster consumer protections for student loan borrowers."We...
Kaiser Permanente employees, joined by Union members representing the workers, walk the picket line in Los Angeles on Oct. 4, 2023.Frederic J. Brown | AFP | Getty ImagesAs 2023 proves to be a massive year for worker strikes, the push to provide people on the picket line with unemployment...
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty ImagesThanks to a law passed four years ago, borrowers with outstanding federal student debt are able to tap into any remaining 529 college savings plan funds they have to pay down up to $10,000 of what they owe.That may now be a particularly appealing...
Jasondoiy | Istock | Getty ImagesComing up with a large chunk of cash for a down payment is likely the first thing that comes to mind when people think of buying a house one day. But you probably don't need as much money as you think.The idea of the...