A bitcoin ATM in Miami.  Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images Bitcoin prices soared in 2024. But you may want to tread with caution before euphoria leads you on a hasty buying spree. Bitcoin and other crypto should generally account for just a sliver of investor portfolios — generally no more than

A man who is approaching retirement reviews his investment portfolio. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. For many people, retiring feels like crossing a finish line. You have spent your working years building wealth, and now it’s time to manage and spend that money. By

Key Takeaways New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed expanding the Empire State Child Credit to increase its value and open its eligibility to more New Yorkers. If the proposal is approved, jointly filing households earning up to $110,000 can claim the full expanded tax credit, which is worth up to $1,000 per child. The

The go-go hiring days of 2022 and 2023, when there were nearly two job openings for every jobseeker, are in the rearview mirror. But there are plenty of jobs out there in 2025. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics telegraphs guarded optimism for an uptick in hiring in the months ahead. The economy

Living life without regrets is impossible, says bestselling author Daniel Pink. Regrets are a fundamental part of life, and instead of running from or avoiding them, you should optimize them — using your mistakes as opportunities to learn, grow and teach others, Pink recently told “The Oprah Podcast.” “Everybody has regrets. It’s one of the most

Today’s certificate of deposit (CD) interest rates are some of the highest we’ve seen in more than a decade thanks to several rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. However, the Fed finally cut its target rate this month, so now could be your last chance to lock in a competitive rate. CD rates vary widely

Mortgage rates have increased today. According to Zillow, the average 30-year fixed interest rate is up six basis points to 6.78%, and the 15-year fixed rate has risen by three basis points to 6.07%. You might be thinking, “Wait, weren’t rates supposed to go down in 2025?” Yes, that was the expectation for a long

Key Takeaways More than 4.1 million Americans are expected to retire this year, according to one report. If you don’t have a retirement account that can help you sustain your living expenses, consider opening a CD with a high interest rate before rates drop later this year. CDs provide a safe and predictable way for

People make their way near a Walgreens pharmacy on March 09, 2023 in New York City.  Leonardo Munoz | Corbis News | Getty Images Walgreens on Friday reported fiscal first-quarter earnings and revenue that topped expectations, as it shutters stores and cuts other costs to steer itself out of a rough spot. Here’s what Walgreens