In today’s economic climate, marked by the unprecedented and often erratic policies of past administrations, families are feeling the impact on their college savings. The rollercoaster of tariff changes under President Donald Trump left many investors and savers grappling with uncertainty. Specifically, the S&P 500 may have rebounded, but those diligently contributing to their 529
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As a new homeowner, the excitement of acquiring a house can be intoxicating, but amid all the joy, one must remain vigilant about the associated costs that can sneak up and drain your finances. Among these is the oft-overlooked property tax assessment—a critical financial document determining how much you pay to your local government. This
Owning mutual funds may seem like a straightforward path to wealth, yet it often invites financial surprises that can lead to significant tax implications. Anyone who has felt the sting of a year-end tax bill from capital gains distributions—especially for investments not even sold—knows the stress this creates. This reality has emboldened some lawmakers to
In a groundbreaking move that reverberated through the markets, President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders aimed at reshaping the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) have set the stage for a dramatic shift in America’s energy landscape. While the stock prices of nuclear companies like Oklo and NuScale witnessed impressive upticks—27% and 18%, respectively—the implications of such
Austan Goolsbee, the President of the Chicago Federal Reserve, recently found himself navigating the tumultuous waters stirred by President Donald Trump’s latest tariff rhetoric. In a revealing interview with CNBC, Goolsbee articulated the complex web of influences that tariffs have woven into the financial landscape, signaling a cautious stance on interest rates and monetary policy.
The fintech landscape is typically characterized by a flurry of startups attempting to carve their niche in a saturated market. Monarch, a personal finance startup, has managed to rise above this chaos by securing a whopping $75 million in its recent Series B funding round. Despite a troubling trend within consumer fintech, where investor enthusiasm
Currently, the spring housing market stands as a haunting reflection of economic uncertainty and dwindling consumer confidence. The freshly released data from the National Association of Realtors reveals a disheartening picture—April witnessed a 0.5% dip in the sales of previously owned homes compared to March, leading to an annualized rate of just 4 million units.
The world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is no stranger to turbulence, yet recent developments have sent ripples through this intricate landscape. The initial promising trajectory of M&A activities in the U.S. faced a notable setback with the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policies. Initially, the M&A market was awash with optimism, buoyed by the administration’s
Under the banner of tax reform, House Republicans have advanced legislation that claims to be in the best interest of American families. The bill, characterized by President Trump as “big and beautiful,” offers an enhanced child tax credit that could appear generous at first glance. It proposes to increase the maximum child tax credit to
Snowflake Inc., the cloud-based data analytics player, has experienced a remarkable surge in its stock price—12% in a single day, to be precise. This uptick comes on the heels of the company’s latest quarterly results, which exceeded market expectations. Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 rose an impressive 26%, crossing the $1 billion