Key Takeaways The job market lost some steam in February ahead of major tariff announcements, as uncertainty put a damper on hiring, and the federal government laid off thousands of workers. The number of job openings edged down to 7.6 million from 7.8 million, weaker than the median forecast, which called for the figure to […]

SUVs at a Chevrolet dealership in Oshawa, ON. Rene Johnston | Toronto Star | Getty Images General Motors and other automakers are reporting notable increases in their first quarter U.S. vehicle sales, as the automotive industry braces for the impacts of President Donald Trump’s auto tariffs that are set to take effect this week. GM

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick wait for U.S. President Donald Trump to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on March 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump is headed to Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida for the weekend. Andrew Harnik | Getty

A 50-year-old man today has a future life expectancy of around 28 years. For women, that number increases to 32, according to the Actuarial Life Table data collected by the Social Security Administration. As members of Generation X (those born between 1965 and 1980) prepare for the decades ahead, they need to consider the potential

When you’re saving for your first home, it’s natural to wish for a helping hand. It might even feel like everyone else is getting a check from Mom and Dad. But if you don’t have a financial head start, where should you begin? The good news: Homeownership isn’t just for the lucky few with a

Photo illustration shows the TikTok logo displayed on a mobile phone screen. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images For the second time this year, TikTok is staring at a deadline that could determine its fate in the U.S. and that of numerous creators and brands that have built businesses on the Chinese-owned social app.

There are plenty of ways to generate passive income, such as bonds, Treasury notes, high-yield savings accounts, and even stocks. Dividend stocks can be especially effective over the long term because their passive income element complements the potential gains from the investment growing in value over time. Whereas other vehicles are entirely centered around passive

March was the worst month for the S&P 500 since December 2022. The benchmark index entered its first technical correction since 2023 early in the month, and finished March down 5.8% for the month as the Trump administration vowed to move ahead with tariffs that put both Wall Street and Main Street on edge. While

President of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) parliamentary group Marine Le Pen is seen on monitors during a televised interview broadcasted on the evening news of French TV channel TF1, in Paris, on March 31, 2025.  Julien De Rosa | Afp | Getty Images Paris has been plunged into more political turmoil after far-right firebrand

Brand new Toyota cars are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota on March 4, 2025 in Richmond, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Newly announced U.S. tariffs on auto imports have rattled Asian automakers, pressuring companies ahead of the implementation of the duties later in the week. U.S. President Donald Trump last