Key Takeaways President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause on the “Liberation Day” tariffs expires on July 9. When the deadline passes, the U.S. could re-impose “reciprocal” tariffs on numerous countries, which would be a major drag on the economy. However, the deadline is highly likely to be extended, at least for countries negotiating deals with the […]

I’ve been a personal finance writer for nearly a decade. I’ve interviewed dozens of financial advisors in that time, but I’m a little ashamed to admit that I’d never actually talked to one about my own finances. That changed recently, when my husband — who works in finance too — accepted a new job offer.

Oracle (ORCL 4.65%) stock is seeing big gains in Monday’s trading. The company’s share price was up 4.6% as of 1:40 p.m. ET, amid a 0.2% gain for the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.20%) and a 0.1% gain for the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC 0.16%). The stock had been up as much as 8.6% earlier in the

Annuities are savings and income products offered by insurance companies. They are often included in retirement planning as potential sources of income. Technically, they’re not investments, however. They act more like irons in the fire, waiting and ready to provide you with income at a time and in a manner that you choose. Read on

Divorce can be scary, and the prospect can trigger a range of emotions, including anger, grief, sadness, guilt, and anxiety. While the emotional burden can be hard to bear, there are also major implications for your financial and professional life. If you know divorce is on the horizon, take a step back and reevaluate your

The Universal Stella Nova Resort in Orlando, Florida isn’t flashy — and it doesn’t need to be. What it lacks in theme park views, it makes up for in benefits that simplify your visit to Epic Universe, all at a price that’s relatively low for a Universal hotel. It’s one of two Prime Value hotels

Social media and the technological ease of trading today are energizing one of investors’ biggest enemies: FOMO, or the fear of missing out. More than half (57%) of Americans say they have made a financial decision after seeing others’ lifestyles online, according to a 2025 survey from Empower. And half of Americans said that seeing

The recent surge in Cathie Wood’s Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK -1.68%) likely brings relief to its investors. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) benefited from a massive surge during the pandemic. Unfortunately, the 2022 bear market reversed all of those gains, and the increases in the fund have mostly been modest since that time. Moreover, despite the

Today, Americans spend $9,985 on average on food per year—making it one of the largest expenses overall. As U.S. food prices have jumped 23.6% in the past five years, meal prepping can be a valuable way to cut costs. Done right, meal prepping can reduce food away from home expenses, limit food waste, and help

As temperatures get hotter and hotter, many are inclined to cool their homes for a bit of relief. But rising temperatures don’t have to mean rising electricity bills. With a few considered changes in your home, you can keep your energy bills low while still keeping cool. Key Takeaways Consciously adjusting your thermostat to the