These are the top 10 'housing hot spots' for 2025 — none are in Florida
It's too soon to tell if 2025 will be a housing market favoring buyers or sellers. But some areas could offer affordable conditions, according to experts.
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Senate may soon vote on a bill to change certain Social Security rules. Here's what to know
In the final days of this Congressional session, the Senate could vote to nix rules affecting certain pensioners that have been in place for decades.
Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule
Investors may need to lower their first-year retirement withdrawals due to lower expectations for long-term stock, bond and cash returns, Morningstar said.
Canada Can Learn from UK’s £100M Public Service Reform
UK Innovation Dec 17, 2024 Canada Should Take a Page From the UK Government's £100 Million Public Service Reform Initiative There are a myriad of reasons...
A new 'super funding' limit for some 401(k) savers goes into effect in 2025. Here's how to take advantage
There's a higher 401(k) contribution limit for 2025. Here's why you should update your account now, financial experts say.
ETFs will soon beat mutual funds among financial advisor holdings, report finds
Advisors estimate they will hold more client assets with exchange-traded funds than mutual funds by 2026, according to Cerulli Associates.
Federal student loan forgiveness opportunities lost to those who refinance, CFPB warns
With the Federal Reserve's recent cuts to interest rates, more federal student loan borrowers are wondering if they should refinance. The CFPB has warnings.
Financial advisors remain reluctant to recommend crypto investments, even as prices soar
Many financial advisors are reluctant to recommend crypto, even as prices have soared.
Gensler’s Final Salvo as SEC Targets Unicoin in Crypto Clash
Enforcement Dec 17, 2024 Unicoin Receives SEC Wells Notice During Gensler's Final Weeks at the SEC As reported by Fortune, crypto tokenization and real-world-assets (RWA) juggernaut,...
Who Should Apply For a Small Business Loan Online?
Dec 17, 2024 There are various financing solutions available to your business, from term loans from banks and online lenders, to microloans. This article will briefly...
With the Fed poised to cut rates, 'there's an urgency to act now' to get best returns on cash, expert says
With the Federal Reserve poised to cut interest rates again, experts say cash savers would be wise to shop around now for the best yields.
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son to announce $100 billion investment in U.S. during visit with Trump
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son will announce a $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years.
There's still time to slash your 2024 tax bill with these last-minute moves
You still have time to lower your 2024 tax bill or boost your refund before January, according to financial advisors. Here's what investors need to know.
Biden's student loan forgiveness 'Plan B' is in its 'last step,' expert says. What borrowers need to know
The Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans.
Freeland Resigns as Canada at Economic Crossroads
Finance and Politics Dec 16, 2024 Chrystia Freeland Resigns, U.S. Tariffs, Weak Dollar, and Rising Debt Highlight Canada’s Tough Economic Choices On December 16, 2024, Chrystia...