Banners celebrating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence hang outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 22, 2026. Kylie Cooper | Reuters Delaying Social Security reform could have negative effects on the bond market and the economy, new research shows. The findings — published June 26 by George Mason University’s Mercatus Center…
Alexsl | Istock Unreleased | Getty Images When it comes to personal finance, artificial intelligence gives advice that can be inaccurate or demographically biased, and can range widely depending on the particular program that consumers use, according to a new academic research study. The research — which studied seven “widely available” generative AI platforms —…
For Adam Bergman, the benefits of a Trump Account aren’t limited to the money his two sons could accumulate over decades. The new accounts are a chance to teach them how investing works. Bergman, the founder of IRA Financial, told CNBC he was eager to set up Trump Accounts for his sons to help them…
Louis Barajas, a certified financial planner with over three decades of experience, knows firsthand about the rising cost of health care and the shrinking availability of long-term care workers for millions of seniors and people with disabilities. “It’s been putting a lot of pressure on the American family’s money,” said Barajas, CEO of International Private Wealth…
Fg Trade | E+ | Getty Images It’s official: Student borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education plan, known as SAVE, need to exit the program. Loan servicers have begun alerting borrowers this month that they have 90 days to move into another plan. Earlier this year, a federal appeals court ordered the…
Read more CNBC personal finance coverage The Trump administration has touted the accounts as a way for American families across all income levels to build wealth for their children. Scroll down the accounts’ website, TrumpAccounts.gov, and you’ll see dollars racking up at the top of your page until you arrive at projections for what the…
Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace has fallen by millions of people this year — and the Trump administration and health policy experts are at odds over the cause. The number of people enrolled in a health insurance plan bought on the ACA marketplace declined by roughly 3 million people — or, about 13%…
The Goldman Sachs headquarters in New York. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Trump Accounts officially debut July 4, and now more companies are showing their support for the new savings and investing initiative. The accounts, also known as 530A accounts, are available for children under age 18. Parents or guardians of babies born between…
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Lawmakers in Congress have taken a bipartisan step toward better protecting vulnerable adults from financial fraud. In a 414-2 vote, the House last week passed the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025, H.R. 2478. The bill would allow open-end funds — mutual funds, most exchange-traded funds — and…
The U.S. Treasury Department in Washington, April 16, 2026. Matt McClain | Bloomberg | Getty Images Read more CNBC personal finance coverage Trump Accounts, also known as 530A accounts, are open to any U.S. child under 18 with a Social Security number and include a one-time $1,000 pilot program contribution from the Treasury for babies born from 2025…