It’s been another harrowing week of political challenges to progressive action — from targeting of Harvard University to corporations pausing or silencing impact initiatives that are intended to make the world a better place. Group of people activists with raised fists protesting on streets, strike and demonstration concept.GETTY Over the...

The Markets (as of market close April 17, 2025) Stocks ended an abbreviated week of trading with mixed results as the U.S. markets closed a day early in observance of Good Friday. Throughout the week, investors weighed trade talks, interest rate uncertainty, and concerns of a global economic retreat. Big...

In times of uncertainty, such as the present, most business leaders understand the need for caution, balance, and restraint, especially financial restraint. If they are being honest with themselves, however, leaders know they should be careful with finances all of the time, because financial discipline isn’t a stop-and-go practice; it’s...

If you're a small business owner, you face many challenges in growing your company. One of them is recruiting and retaining the best talent for your needs. When your primary goals are managing costs and increasing revenue, how do you sufficiently entice new recruits and reward current staff members for...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashlee Piper, a political strategist turned eco-lifestyle journalist and TV personality who is the author of Give a Sh*t: Do Good. Live Better. Save the Planet. and the forthcoming No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Allie Larsen, a 37-year-old who lives in Raleigh. It has been edited for length and clarity.My husband Ryan and I met on Instagram in 2018, right before I turned 30.I followed his sister on Instagram because we both worked for the...

Taxes can take a big bite out of your total investment returns, so it's helpful to look for tax-advantaged strategies when building a portfolio. But keep in mind that investment decisions shouldn't be driven solely by tax considerations; other factors to consider include the potential risk, the expected rate of...

Key TakeawaysCongress passed a law last week overturning the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's $5 overdraft fee cap, which would have gone into effect in October.If President Donald Trump signs the law, the bureau's rule will be scrapped.The bureau estimated that the law would have saved bank customers about $5 billion...

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For now, changes including AI continue to play to the tech giant’s strengths. iStock-1729779122 When Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded the company they called Micro-Soft 50 years ago this week, it was to sell a version of the Basic computer language for the Altair, the first proto-PC.Their first product...

It all started with matching family outfits.I wanted a family portrait in which my family of seven wore similar outfits — some combo of pink and white. I spent hundreds of dollars at Target on shoes, dresses, pants, and shirts.After the photo was taken, no one in my family wore...

At 4:00 p.m. on April 2, 2025, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imported goods that were significantly larger and different in structure than expected. The announcement was carefully timed to coincide with the close of the New York Stock Exchange to avoid immediate market volatility. But over the next...

Running a company is a full-contact sport, and even the victor rarely leaves the arena unbruised. No era has underscored that reality more than the mid-2020s, when the world seems intent on lobbing one curveball at us after another. Whether it's emerging from a global pandemic, confronting supply chain chaos...

Easy everyday habits can help keep you sharp. And it’s never too late to start them.Small tweaks to your daily routine can go a long way toward protecting your body’s control center and preventing cognitive decline down the road. In fact, scientists believe that as many as 45 percent of...

Tariffs and inflation and market volatility, oh my!Goldman Sachs raised the probability of a US recession in the next 12 months to 35%, up from 20% at the start of the year. Similarly, JP Morgan raised its recession probability to 40% from 30%.While the Trump tariff tornado has led to...

Key TakeawaysYour genetics can impact your life insurance premiums in both positive and negative ways.Genetic testing can lead to people being denied life insurance or cause them to forgo this coverage.Life insurance companies can’t require you to take a genetic test, but if a doctor has ordered one, it will...

Potent storms moved through the country recently. And as the storm system evolved, common weather misinterpretations or statements appeared in social media or personal discussions. I realizes that it was time to update my list of ten things that confuse the public about weather. Definition of tornado watch and tornado...

Every year about this time, students and their parents find themselves puzzling over why some kids get into Ivy League and highly selective colleges—and others do not. They may wonder what Harvard saw in a student who had the same grades and test scores as another kid who did not...

Over the last decade of self-employment, I have worked many 50-plus-hour weeks, as well as in planes, trains, and even gas station parking lots. I have purposely set my alarm for 4:00 a.m. so I could begin working before sunrise, and I have labored away many evenings, weekends, and holidays...

Nearly 100 years ago, the US enacted a tariff law that set off a global trade war and prolonged and deepened the Great Depression.Now President Donald Trump is betting the world has changed enough that history won't repeat itself.He is set this week to impose so-called reciprocal tariffs and other...

Do leaders always need to be on duty to do a good job? iStock-531693629 Sleeping on the job! That was one reaction to a report by The Sunday Times that Heathrow chief executive Thomas Woldbye knocked off at 12.30am last Friday morning to go to bed, leaving his deputy to...

Building a net worth of $500,000 isn't just for the wealthy elite or those with six-figure salaries—though that no doubt helps. Brenton Harrison, a certified financial planner, founder of New Money New Problems, and a member of Investopedia's Advisor Council, said that he's often helped ordinary people regularly achieve this...

Investing isn’t just about picking winners; it’s about avoiding costly mistakes. Barry Ritholtz, a financial expert and author of the 2025 book How Not To Invest, argues that many investors lose money not because they lack skill but because they fall into predictable traps.1 Ritholtz is the chief investment officer...

If you are feeling stressed about a possible recession, you’re not alone, and you’re not doomed. Yes, economic downturns can shake your confidence, tighten cash flow, and force hard decisions. But they also crack open new possibilities. The truth is, some of the most successful businesses in the world were...

IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans are subject to annual contribution limits set by the federal government. The limits are adjusted periodically to compensate for inflation and increases in the cost of living. IRAs For the 2025 tax year, you can contribute up to $7,000 (unchanged from 2024) to all IRAs...

More women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before. What does retirement mean to you? Do you dream of traveling? Pursuing a hobby? Volunteering your time, or starting a new career or business? Simply enjoying more time with your grandchildren? Whatever your goal, you'll...

Financial advisers who gathered at a conference in Miami last week offered tips on investment opportunities with US stocks lagging. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg TakeawaysEmbrace international stocks, particularly in Europe and Japan, as they have performed well this year and have more room to run.Summary by Bloomberg AIDiversify portfolios by investing in...

I feel like I did everything right in helping my teen get into college. We started prepping four years ago in her freshman year of high school. That's when I encouraged her to create a spreadsheet of her activities and awards that she could add to every year.My husband and...

An encore career in retirement may help you find purpose and fulfillment. Retirement may be the perfect time to try an encore career and see how something entirely new fits your lifestyle (Getty) In his book Drive, Daniel Pink introduces a concept that resonates deeply with many individuals approaching or...

Last tax season brought some good news for many Americans. After the dust (and checks) settled last year, over 120 million taxpayers received refunds from taxes paid throughout the year.1The average refund Americans receive is about $3,000.2 This chunk of change can buy a flat-screen TV or a lot of...

As a young teen , Drew Davis got really into hot sauce. Davis, who has cerebral palsy, weighed 300 pounds at age 14, and doctors said he'd be bedridden by 18 if he didn't make a major lifestyle change . The low-calorie condiment, along with other dietary adjustments, helped him...

"Whoa, you work in golf media?" the energetic mid-handicapper asks me as I practice my putts. "That's got to be the absolute dream job." Such was my life as the Instruction Editor at a major legacy golf publication. Golfers of all abilities fawned over my profession — and made sure...

Americans are turning to artificial intelligence to supercharge their work and hobbies. They’re willing to pay for it too. Photographer: Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg Creating an itinerary for a vacation. Planning a workout regime to optimize gains. Generating content ideas for an Instagram-famous dog named Meatball Ravioli.There’s no limit these days to...

Key TakeawaysRecession fears reignited this week as a stock market sell-off put the S&P 500 into a correction.However, many economists and analysts feel that a full blown recession is still unlikely. Instead, they see a moderate slowdown ahead.Forecasters are keeping an eye on tariffs and consumer spending as they could...

Values-based leadership is crucial for engagement and decision-making. It remains relevant and essential today. Values-based leadership is crucial for engagement and decision-making. It remains relevant and essential today. (Getty Images) In a world in which some high-profile leaders appear to be operating without values, it’s a question I’m hearing more...