Income-generating investments could create a tax bill. How to prepare

The tax-filing season is officially underway, and investors – especially those who are holding income-generating assets – will want to prepare to pay the tax man. The Internal Revenue Service began accepting 2025’s individual income tax returns on Monday . Filers have until April 15 to submit their returns, unless they go on extension until […]

Goldman Sachs CEO looks at how to get involved in prediction markets

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon speaks during an interview at the Economic Club of Washington, Oct. 30, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Thursday the giant Wall Street investment bank is actively exploring opportunities in prediction markets, signaling growing institutional interest in a corner of finance that has gained increased […]

How to claim money from ‘Trump accounts’ program

Tech CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan pledged Tuesday to contribute $6.25 billion to so-called Trump accounts, a type of tax-advantaged savings account for children. The commitment will expand access to seed money for eligible children too old to qualify for the $1,000 grants that are set to come from the Department of the Treasury. With the additional funds, […]

How to graduate college with little to no student loans

For the most part, college costs continue to rise, along with the amount students borrow to cover the tab. However, there is an exception. Overall, college tuition has jumped by 5.6% annually, on average, since 1983, significantly outpacing other household expenses, according to a study by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. But when broken down by institution […]

Mutual fund capital gains payouts are coming. Here’s how to avoid it

Violetastoimenova | E+ | Getty Images LAS VEGAS — As 2025 winds down, many investors are bracing for year-end mutual fund distributions, which can trigger a hefty tax bill for assets held in a taxable brokerage account. But there are strategies to avoid the payout, experts say.    For 2025, “you’ve got some pretty eye-watering numbers,” […]

How to invest in gold as bullion surges to record highs above $3,700

As a safe-haven investment, gold tends to perform well in low-interest-rate environments and during periods of political and financial uncertainty. Investors see gold as protective against “bad economic times,” according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. “Gold checks all of those boxes,” Sameer Samana, head of global equities and real assets at the […]

How to maximize travel credit card benefits with high annual fees

American Express announces the new platinum business card. Courtesy: American Express As issuers push annual fees higher for some premium travel rewards credit cards, experts say it’s important for consumers to consider if such cards are worth the cost. On Thursday, American Express announced that consumer and business versions of its Platinum credit card will […]

Fed may make its first rate cut of 2025: How to benefit

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower its benchmark rate when it meets this week, despite the latest hotter-than-expected inflation data. The market is now pricing in a 96% chance of a 25 basis-point rate cut this month, according to the CME Fedwatch tool. “The betting is currently that the Fed will embark on rate cutting, […]