Key Takeaways The REAL ID Act was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005 and expected to be implemented in 2008. That still hasn’t happened. However, the Department of Homeland Security now says it will begin enforcement on May 7. The government says passengers hoping to fly then without REAL ID-compliant identification […]

U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and her visiting officials in the Cabinet Room at the White House on April 17, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win Mcnamee | Getty Images The Trump administration is threatening to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students, ratcheting up its clash with the Ivy

What Is the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) If your company meets certain requirements, you’ll be provided advance notice of layoffs due to the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN). This federal law requires employers with 100 or more employees to give them 60 days’ notice before laying them off. The law

Vithun Khamsong | Moment | Getty Images The IRS’ free tax filing program is in jeopardy as the agency faces continued cuts from the Trump administration. After a limited pilot launch in 2024, the program, known as Direct File, expanded to more than 30 million taxpayers across 25 states for the 2025 filing season.    Funded

The North Shore of Oahu is famous for its breathtaking beaches, world-class surfing and laid-back island vibe. In contrast to the hustle of Honolulu, North Shore makes for a quintessential beach vacation, providing a little more relaxation compared to what you’d expect from the Waikiki hotels that line the bustling Kalakaua Avenue. Although there aren’t

Key Takeaways The nation-leading CD rate is now 4.60%, available from T Bank for 6 months or Abound Credit Union for 10 months. Abound’s offer would guarantee your APY into 2026. For a rate lock extending all the way to October 2026, XCEL Federal Credit Union’s 18-month certificate is paying 4.50% APY. A total of

Along with investors, consumers and economists, Margaret Nyamumbo is keeping a close eye on President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth tariff policies, and for good reason. Her U.S.-based coffee company, Kahawa 1893, sources its beans from growers in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nyamumbo, a native of Kenya, left her job in investment

The Microsoft negativity on Wall Street continues to pile up ahead of earnings at the end of the month, and we’re struggling with the portfolio stock, too. Among the recent deluge of analyst reports and media coverage, troubling themes are emerging about Microsoft’s artificial intelligence spending and Azure cloud growth. Those two factors have Jim

Many American consumers have struggled to catch up after the COVID-19 pandemic and the stubborn inflation that followed, and experts say tariffs could add to their financial troubles. President Donald Trump has imposed a global 10% tariff on all imports into the U.S. and additional tariffs on some of the country’s closest trading partners. Economists