A diversified commodity fund might suit your needs. But watch those fees—and the wacky tax treatment. Budget deficits are going to be insane. Moody’s belatedly admits that the U.S. Treasury is a questionable debtor. God knows what new surprises are coming from Washington. What about having a commodity as an inflation hedge? Gold is hot,
A Republican congressman is leading a new bipartisan bill in the House of Representatives that would give married student loan borrowers a larger tax deduction on their loans. Why It Matters More than 42 million Americans have student loan debt, which has been a sticking point between Democrats and Republicans in recent years. Former President
When a Pueblo West resident got his property tax bill this year, he was floored. The taxes on John Wedding’s Pueblo West home were the same as last year, but the taxes on a vacant 1-acre lot he owns next to his home increased by more than 400%. “It went from $299.78 last year to
Financial Pros: Help USA TODAY and Statista determine the winners in our fourth annual survey of top-rated firms, which publishes in April 2026. You can pre-register to take the survey here. Investments always come with risk, but between tariffs, recession worries and overall economic uncertainty, markets have been especially volatile over the past few months. Markets
Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money, more tariffs edition. Car prices saw a dramatic upswing in the aftermath of the pandemic, Bailey Schulz reports. Now, experts are warning consumers to prepare for additional price hikes spurred by a new tariff on auto imports. Starting April 2, President Donald Trump is set to impose a 25%
The price of gas is seen as traffic moves through Annapolis, MD, on November 23, 2021. (Photo by Jim … [+] WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Harold Hamm, founder and chairman of Continental Resources, recently emphasized the challenges faced by U.S. shale producers at current price
The Money Saving Expert founder wants certain couples and those in a civil partnership to claim the Marriage Tax Allowance – and quickly Martin Lewis is urging nearly two million couples not to miss out on a tax break through (Image: ITV) Martin Lewis is urging nearly two million couples who are married or a
401k, IRA: How to choose a retirement plan that’s best for you There are many different retirement savings plans – traditional IRA, Roth IRA, 401k. Here’s how to choose the one that will help you reach your goals. Need $1,000 to cover an unexpected expense? Starting this year, you may be able to withdraw the
The Union Budget for 2024-25 increased the short-term capital gains (STCG) tax rate from 15% to 20% and the long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax rate from 10% to 12.5%. This widening of the tax gap from 5% to 7.5% has sparked considerable discussion about the challenges it poses for PMS strategies, especially those with high