USA Tax day ReminderPrapass Pulsub | Moment | Getty ImagesStill haven't filed your taxes?With less than 24 hours until the April 15 tax deadline, time is running out to file your 2024 federal tax return or request an extension. It also may be your last chance to claim a...
Riska | E+ | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's "Money 101 newsletter with Sharon Epperson," an eight-part series to help you achieve financial freedom, with special monthly editions to continue to improve your financial well-being. Sign up here to receive the newsletters straight to...
Elon Musk speaks during the first cabinet meeting hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, at the White House in Washington, DC, U.S., February 26, 2025.Brian Snyder | ReutersRecent actions by the Department of Government Efficiency to access internal computer systems and databases at many federal government agencies, including the...
I've got all the paperwork hereDelmaine Donson | E+ | Getty ImagesMore 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...
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Money 101 newsletter with Sharon Epperson, an eight-week series to improve your financial wellness with monthly updates. Sign up to receive these editions, straight to your inbox. Stocks soared in the days after President-elect Donald Trump won the 2024 election, and...
This year is a "super election year," with more than 60 countries — encompassing around half of the world's population — hosting national elections, according to Statista.Promoting a healthy economy is high on the list of expectations of voters globally, according to a recent report by Principal Financial Group....
Mike Spiering holds Francesca Spiering as he stands in the flood water around his home after record rains fell in the area on April 13, 2023 in Hollywood, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesThe cost of insuring your most expensive assets has skyrocketed. While overall inflation has slowed, insurance costs...
Lordhenrivoton | E+ | Getty ImagesMany American workers are optimistic about their retirement goals, but most believe it will be challenging for them to retire comfortably. Almost half, 44%, of workers in a new CNBC poll are "cautiously optimistic" about their ability to meet their retirement goals, and 27% say...
Jj Gouin | Istock | Getty ImagesMost Americans rank Social Security as "one of the top" issues or a "very important" issue determining who they will vote for in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a new CNBC poll.Social Security reform is also a top concern, according to...
Young family with a baby boy going over finances at home.Pekic | E+ | Getty ImagesInflation is still causing financial stress for most Americans, and surveys show that many people also blame a lack of savings and mounting credit card debt for their anxiety over their finances. Earning greater income...