Why choosing between public and private college based on tuition can be a mistake
Deciding between your state college and a private institution should not come down to sticker price alone. Here's why.
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Kamila Elliott, the first Black person to head CFP Board of Standards, plans to make changes to the field by bringing in more people of color
CNBC spoke with Kamila Elliott, the first Black person to lead the CFP Board of Standards, which sets and enforces the standards for certified financial planners.
Why choosing between a public or private college based on tuition can be a mistake
Deciding between your state college and a private institution should not come down to sticker price alone. Here's why.
64% of unemployed men in their 30s have criminal records, a barrier to landing a job
Most jobless men in their mid-30s have a criminal record, according to a new study. That has implications for hiring and the current labor crunch.
77% of homebuyers face unexpected repair costs in first year of ownership, survey finds. Here's how to head off surprise expenses
If you just moved into your new home or are hoping to buy a house soon, you may need to spend more soon on an unexpected...
Russia's Ukraine incursion could complicate the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions
The Federal Reserve’s path toward higher interest rates may become cloudier if tensions continue to rise between Russia and Ukraine.
Consumers lost $5.8 billion to fraud last year — up 70% over 2020
Almost 2.8 million consumers filed a fraud report to the Federal Trade Commission in 2021, the highest number on record.
Parents face a surprise ‘kiddie tax’ bill if children are trading stocks
If your teen or adult child in college made money with stocks or cryptocurrency, their gains may trigger the "kiddie tax" and a surprise tax bill.
Don't panic. Here's how to keep your emotions out of your investment decisions
It's normal to panic. They key is not to act on it, says psychologist Brad Klontz. Here are his techniques to stop emotions from ruling your...
Stocks are falling amid tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Experts say stay the course
Experts warn investors to stay the course in the stock market even as stocks fall amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine
Decentralization and Resilience are Key to Bitcoin’s Value
Coindesk via Yahoo Finance Andy Edstrom Feb 17, 2022 People sometimes ask me for a single reason why I think bitcoin is an attractive investment. It’s...
Cramer says 'I don't trust this market' yet, given Russia-Ukraine, Fed rate hike uncertainties
"The market needs to get a little more oversold because it's not just Russia, it's the Fed. So we just got to tread carefully," CNBC's Jim...
If you're going abroad for spring break, here's what it's like to self-test for your flight back home
Here's what it's like to self-test for Covid-19 before boarding a flight to the U.S., as required by federal government regulation since last December.
Made a profit selling your home? Here's how to avoid a tax bomb this filing season
If you made a profit selling your home, you may owe capital gains taxes this season. Here's how to reduce your bill.
Here are the 5 most valuable airline and hotel rewards programs
NerdWallet released its 2022 rankings of the top five most valuable airline and top five hotel rewards programs, based on rate of return on dollars spent.