Monty Rakusen | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesCommodities aren't for everyone, as they can be tricky investments.But for individual investors willing to learn the basics and accept volatility, a judicious allocation can make sense. This can diversify traditional portfolios of stocks and bonds, hedge against geopolitical risk and protect against...
Whenever you're traveling somewhere by plane, you have to pack, get to the airport, go through security, find your gate and — in the last step before you can finally relax while being taken to your destination —board the aircraft."Boarding is one of the most difficult parts of air...
The U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C.Caroline Brehman | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesThe Biden administration announced on Wednesday it would forgive $72 million in student debt for more than 2,300 borrowers who attended Ashford University.The aid will go to students from the online for-profit school based...
As the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS roll out proposed regulations for crypto tax reporting, experts say it's critical for investors to accurately report and track activity.Stemming from the 2021 federal infrastructure bill, the agencies on Friday unveiled the long-awaited tax reporting proposal for cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens...
For a growing number of families, financial aid is key when it comes to paying for college.With tuition on the rise, most college-bound students now rely on a combination of resources to make it work, including income and savings, free money from scholarships and grants and, of course, student loans,...
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Supreme Court's decision on the Administration's student debt relief program at the White House on June 30, 2023.The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty ImagesAfter the Supreme Court struck down the original White House federal student loan forgiveness plan earlier...
Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHoping to invest in artificial intelligence? Today's "niche" companies and those seen as AI leaders are unlikely to be the biggest winners for long-term investors, said Barry Glassman, a certified financial planner and member of CNBC's Advisor Council."I've been through this enough to see that...
Violetastoimenova | E+ | Getty ImagesBy some measures, Americans have never been more in the red.In the second quarter of 2023, total credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time ever, which helped bring total household debt to $17.06 trillion, also a fresh record, according to the New...
Scott Olson | Getty ImagesEight candidates will take the stage for the first Republican presidential debate Wednesday night — and experts are watching closely for comments on key tax policy issues."The 800-pound gorilla in the room is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and the expiration of all the...
Consumers have remained remarkably resilient amid a series interest rate hikes aimed at cooling inflation. However, there are recent signs of a shift.Shoppers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy settles down, according to Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist of the National...