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Mortgages 2m ago

'No tax on tips' wasn't meant to help people buy homes — but 4 million tipped workers could benefit

By boosting reported income, the policy could help tipped workers meet mortgage requirements, but qualifying may take time and still comes with limits.

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Real Estate 1h ago

Bill Ackman defends Ken Griffin's $238M penthouse from Zohran Mamdani’s vacant home tax: 'We should be applauding Ken'

The mayor singled out Griffin’s penthouse in a recent video announcing the “wealth tax” proposal.

If you took time off during your working years to care for family, spousal benefits might help you earn more from Social Security.

Managing Money 2h ago

My wife gets Social Security, but we just realized she could receive $350 more through spousal benefits. Can we fix it?

Social Security math is tricky — and the agency does not do it for you to make sure you’re claiming optimally. Here’s what you need to know.

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News 2h ago

Sacrifice crops or cash? Farmers are left with no good options as fertilizer prices soar during the Iran war

70% of US farmers can't afford enough fertilizer as the war chokes global trade.

Jamie Dimon visits "Mornings With Maria" with Maria Bartiromo at Fox Business Network Studios.

News 3h ago

Jamie Dimon says the next credit crisis will be 'worse than people expect' — here's what big bank earnings have revealed

The banks did well in Q1 of 2026, but JPMorgan Chase's CEO warns the next credit cycle might not be so kind.

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Managing Money 4h ago

Most workers over 50 tap into their retirement accounts — here’s what to do instead of cracking into your nest egg

Pause retirement fund contributions and build savings to avoid losing 10% of withdrawals on top of income taxes.

Person handing over gold credit card for transaction

Investing 16h ago

A ‘new gold rush’: Why gold-backed debit cards are taking off

Gold-backed debit cards are gaining traction as inflation lingers, though questions remain about costs and accessibility.

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The economic pie may be shrinking, but you shouldn't lose hope.

Managing Money 18h ago

US workers are taking home the smallest piece of the economic pie since 1947. How to serve yourself a larger slice

Corporate profits are surging and paychecks aren’t close to keeping up. Here’s how to set yourself up in an economy that is stacked against you.

Talking about money comes with its own set of unique challenges, especially if you don’t see eye to eye on some fundamental issues.

Managing Money 18h ago

Money 'can feel harder to bring up than sex' — but couples who talk finances end up feeling closer, study finds

Talking about money comes with its own set of unique challenges, especially if you don’t see eye to eye on some fundamental issues.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks to a crowd gathered at an event in California.

News 21h ago

Elon Musk demands that banks advising on SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO must subscribe to his AI chatbot, Grok

The world’s richest man is attempting to bolster Grok subscriptions through big business contracts.

Though pricey, San Francisco is walkable and offers plenty to do for on-the-go seniors.

Managing Money 22h ago

‘One of the best decisions we’ve made’: 6 reasons city life is underrated in early retirement — even in San Francisco

Karen Yoder thought about moving to a lower-cost area, but they couldn’t give up the vibrance, energy, and walkability of urban living.

Toast to not overpaying taxes.

Managing Money 43.5k views

Are you a middling millionaire with $1-$3 million in retirement savings? Be on the lookout for the ‘tax torpedo’

Tax day tends to hit the newly rich the hardest. Here’s how to make sure you don’t pay more than your fair share.

The Masters tournament runs annually at the Augusta National Golf Club.

News 23h ago

Augusta National Golf Club spent $280M buying up homes nearby — but one Georgia family won't sell their $338K house

Elizabeth Thacker’s home remains the albatross around the neck of the Augusta National Golf Club.

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News 23h ago

Defying Trump on DEI policy could cost a Texas city close to $300 million in funding

Scrapping DEI means putting long-running programs on ice, including those aimed at helping minority-owned businesses compete for city contracts.

Divorce is pricey, but it can be worth it.

Managing Money 23h ago

I'm 62 with $1.2 million in investments, but I don’t own my home. Can I afford to leave my husband?

‘Gray divorce’ is on the rise — and it’s expensive, especially for women. But that doesn’t mean you should spend your last few decades with the wrong person.

On the left, Kevin O'Leary tears up, on the right a young Kevin O'Leary poses with his mother

Investing Apr 17

Kevin O'Leary got choked up sharing 4 investing rules his mom followed for 55 years to put two kids through college

The rules focusing on dividends, discipline and diversification still guide his investment strategy today.

On the left, Evan Spiegl and Miranda Kerr enjoy Coachella, on the right a hand taps open the Snapchat app

Managing Money Apr 17

Snap's CEO was partying at Coachella while 1,000 workers got the axe — here's what they're owed

Like many tech companies, Snap is heavily leaning on AI to make itself more efficient.

President Donald Trump stands with his arms spread wide and a smile on his face.

News 159.7k views

Trump's tax cuts give the richest 5% big breaks while everyone else pays more. How the middle-class is being left behind

“There’s no hiding the fact that the last year of tax policy has driven up costs for most Americans [while] slashing them for the wealthy.”