While the U.S. stock market has rebounded, the combination of the Trump tariffs, a volatile dollar and an erratic bond market has begun to shake global investment thinking.
Category: Personal Finances
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Truemed, a Start-Up Run by an RFK. Jr. Aide, Gives Tax Breaks for Meat and Mattresses
The start-up, called Truemed, helps people buy meat and mattresses with money that isn’t subject to federal income tax. But does the tax break apply?
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Judge Scraps Rule Eliminating Medical Debt on Credit Reports
The Trump administration joined with trade groups to ask a court to overturn a Biden-era rule that aimed to limit the impact of unpaid medical bills on consumers’ credit history.
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How the $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for Newborns Will Work
The payments, part of the new domestic policy law, are for U.S. citizens born this year through 2028. The idea is that the money in the accounts will have many years to grow.
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The Danger of a Stock Market Melt-Up
Traders have repeatedly shrugged off President Trump’s disruptive tariff wars and fiscal policy, pushing U.S. stock prices back into expensive territory, our columnist says.
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How Many Dates Should You Go On Before You Start Talking About Money?
Couples tend to dance around discussing how much they earn or owe early in a relationship. But experts agree that talking about money sooner is better than later.
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A Solid Report Card for the Markets, Despite Shock and Worry
While the Trump administration has engaged in continual disruptions, most investors have prospered.
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Gen Z, It Turns Out, Is Great at Saving for Retirement
They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.
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Is ‘No Buy’ July the Best Way to Trim Your Spending?
One proponent argues that fiscal fasting pushes people to confront their spending habits. But other financial experts prefer a more consistent approach to budgeting.