Here’s who could pay higher Social Security taxes under proposals to shore up the program
Eliminating the tax cap is just one of the proposals that could help shore up Social Security’s finances.
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Berkshire adds $17 billion to Alphabet stake
Google parent Alphabet is now the third largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio.
Expo News Today — August 15, 2026
Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter and more — today's expo signal.
Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter
Nvidia's stake in SpaceX, which came through an investment in xAI, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.
Parents putting money in ‘Trump accounts’ could get a $2,500 tax break. Here’s how.
A proposed rule could let families do a “discount Roth conversion.”
I have $10 million and pay two advisers for financial help, but still have questions
If you don’t trust the money advice you’re getting from professionals, what are you paying for?
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
Mangione's lawyers are expected to argue his federal plea means he cannot be prosecuted in state court for Brian Thompson's slaying due to double jeopardy.
Congress changed the rules around charitable giving. Do it earlier in the year to save money.
Congress changed three charitable-deduction rules this year. The most common way people give money to charities these days is now also probably the most expensive way.
Expo News Today — August 14, 2026
Treasury yields rise as U.S. threatens Iran with more economic sanctions and more — today's expo signal.
Treasury yields rise as U.S. threatens Iran with more economic sanctions
The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — rose 2 basis points to 4.661%.
U.S. to use economic tactics on Iran 'that have never been seen'; Navy works to relieve troubled carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz," Bessent said.
Oil prices fall after U.S. says crude exports through Strait of Hormuz near 9 million barrels per day
Oil futures retreated early Wednesday morning after prices rose overnight.
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Iran rebuffs Trump's claim over Strait of Hormuz amid report of another ship being struck
Iran's deputy foreign minister says Hormuz "will remain Iranian" after Trump's claim that the waterway would soon become U.S. territory.
‘It’s a double-edged sword’: My husband got a $42,000 bonus. Will it wipe out our Affordable Care Act subsidy?
“We were advised to return the bonus and take out a home-equity loan.”
I’m 63, a retired CPA with a $1.2 million 401(k). Do I need to bother with a Roth conversion?
“I don’t expect my marginal tax rate to be materially different in the future.”
Think interest rates are high now? These charts offer a different perspective.
Also in Weekend Reads: 10 remarkable housing markets, stock picks, and health-insurance battles.
Owning a home is overrated. Renting is now often a much better money move.
There are better ways to think about investments than homeownership.
An active fund holding a whopping 800 stocks is beating major indexes. Here’s how.
For diversification in the stock market, there are actively managed alternatives to index funds.
Marijuana reform is emerging as a midterm elections issue on both sides of the aisle
With November's midterms fast approaching, cannabis reform is an issue. It's popular with voters, but its power to tilt elections remains uncertain.
Ballet flats are so popular that even brands like Birkenstock and Crocs are cashing in on the trend
Ballerina shoes are back in style thanks in part to nostalgia. Gen Z shoppers are even pairing them with running shorts.
Will Trump accounts and grandparent 529s bring down the price of college in the future?
Caps on student borrowing could also play into how America pays for college.
Health insurers are dumping Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s how many seniors could be affected.
Older adults could be scrambling for new health coverage next year, especially in rural markets that have fewer insurance choices.
Is $1 million enough for a household to retire? The answer keeps changing.
“Some readers — and couples — would be grateful to retire on half that amount.”
Social Security recipients will get more money next year. Here’s how much the COLA may boost benefits.
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could be as much as 3.6% in 2027.
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