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Wealth, millionaire tax push spreads to more states — but the trend presents a 'challenge,' expert says

As more Democratic states push for higher taxes on the wealthy, some policy experts have criticized these policies. Here's what to know about the trend.

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Chubb's earnings blew past the Street. Here's why the stock is falling

Instead of focusing on those numbers, investors are spooked by signs of a softening property insurance market, with competition increasing and rates declining.

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Trump officials give mixed guidance on grad school debt under new student loan cap: Financial aid group

Trump officials have provided mixed guidance on whether certain grad school loans will count toward a new student loan borrowing limit, a financial aid group says.

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Gen Z college students are looking for scholarships on TikTok. There's a better way, experts say

There are more trustworthy places than social media to search for college scholarships, consumer advocates said. Here's what to know.

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House Republican proposes small-business tax cut to pair with GOP federal budget package

Some congressional Republicans are hoping to tack on tax and other spending proposals to an effort to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security.

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Trump’s Fed pick Kevin Warsh signals approach to rates — what a leadership change means for consumers

A Warsh-led Fed could have far-reaching consequences for many consumer borrowing costs and savings rates.

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Incoming college freshmen will rack up an average of $43,000 in student loans by graduation, report finds

High school graduates heading to college in the fall could rack up $43,000 in student loans on average by the time they get their degree, a new study finds.

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Tariff refunds begin on Monday. These retailers are due big paydays

U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims filing portal on Monday.

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What a looming jet fuel shortage could mean for summer travel

Europe may face a jet fuel shortage in several weeks, perhaps leading airlines to cancel flights ahead of the busy summer travel season.

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Berkshire shares left behind as S&P 500 rallies to record high

While the overall market was soaring over the past two weeks, Berkshire wasn't doing much of anything, as its shares slipped to MTD drops of just under 1%.

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Retirement savings for caregivers a focus of new bipartisan bills in Congress

The two proposals would change some retirement account contribution rules for caregivers in an effort to help them save more for their golden years.

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This year's college graduates face a changed student loan landscape

Student loan borrowers graduating college in May will face different repayment options than in prior years. Here's what to know.

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Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks for the long haul

Picking stocks can be challenging due to the vast universe of equities. Investors can follow the ratings of top Street analysts and make informed decisions.

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There's an 'art' to writing AI prompts for personal finance, MIT professor says

There's a good and bad way to write effective artificial intelligence prompts for personal finance advice.

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AI fears drive some young adults to grad school — 'people shelter in higher education,' expert says

Experts say going back to school for a graduate degree is one way to hedge against a rapidly changing labor market.

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