Brendon Thorne | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSome Americans believe real estate and gold are the best long-term investments. Advisors think that's misguided.About 37% of surveyed U.S. adults view real estate as the best investment for the long haul, according to a new report by Gallup, a global analytics and...
Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty ImagesAs investors worry about future inflation amid President Donald Trump's tariff policy, some experts say assets like Series I bonds could help hedge against rising prices. Currently, newly purchased I bonds pay 3.98% annual interest through October 31, which is up from the 3.11% yield offered the previous...
Richvintage | E+ | Getty ImagesIf you're an older investor and eager to save more for retirement, there's a big 401(k) change for 2025 that could help boost your portfolio, experts say.Americans expect they will need $1.26 million to retire comfortably, and more than half expect to outlive their...
Don Mason | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesIf you're eager to increase your retirement savings, a lesser-known 401(k) feature could significantly boost your nest egg, financial advisors say. For 2025, you can defer up to $23,500 into your 401(k), plus an extra $7,500 in "catch-up contributions" if you're age...
The entrance to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters is seen during a protest on Feb. 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was one of the early targets of the Trump administration's attempts to dramatically reduce government spending. The bureau's work...
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...
Misinformation and lack of trust in traditional institutions runs rampant in our society.The regulated financial sector is no different, particularly among young people. Roughly 38% of Gen Zers get financial information from YouTube, and 33% from TikTok, according to a recent Schwab survey.As a former regulator and author of...
Americans are growing increasingly uneasy about the state of the U.S. economy and their own personal financial situation in the face of stubborn inflation and tariff wars.To that point, 73% of respondents said they are "financially stressed," with 66% of that group pointing to the tariff wars as a...
Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesThe "vibecession" isn't just lingering — it's deepening. Even before the global tariffs threats from the Trump administration sent shockwaves through the stock market and economy, the feeling of financial security was slipping further out of reach for Americans across all...
Stock markets in the U.S. and around the globe have dropped since last week when President Donald Trump introduced tariffs on most imports. The sell-off is causing some Americans to rethink their financial investments, despite financial advisor recommendations to stay the course.Money flowed in and out just 0.10% of...