Largely due to President Donald Trump’s changing tariff policies, markets have been on a rollercoaster ride since April. Although the S&P 500 has largely rebounded from last month’s lows, some families who have been diligently saving for future college costs may still see their 529 college savings plan balance hasn’t fully recovered.For those with tuition bills now coming due, there are a few key considerations before tapping those accounts.”With a little planning, making withdrawals can be something to celebrate, not just something to fear,” said Smitha Walling, Head of Vanguard’s Education Savings Group.More from FA Playbook:Here’s a look at other stories impacting…
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Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of this year — but he may not actually stop working.Instead of sitting at home, the 94-year-old plans to spend his post-CEO days regularly going into Berkshire Hathaway’s Omaha, Nebraska, headquarters to keep contributing his investment ideas and decision-making skills, he told the Wall Street Journal on May 14.”I’m not going to sit at home and watch soap operas,” said Buffett. “My interests are still the same.”‘Before Berkshire Hathaway’s most recent annual shareholders’ meeting, on May 3, Buffett hadn’t publicly announced plans to retire. Internally, he’d decided…
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., is seen in the U.S. Capitol during a series of votes on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty ImagesSen. Ron Johnson said Sunday that he thinks he has enough GOP colleagues on board with his opposition to the House’s “big, beautiful bill” to stall its progress and make changes.The Wisconsin Republican’s remarks underscore the potentially difficult path ahead for the sweeping domestic policy package, which just narrowly passed the House last week.As House Speaker Mike Johnson urges his Senate colleagues not to “meddle” with the bill too much, fiscal hawks in…
There are endless ways to approach parenting. Many parents choose “authoritative parenting,” a widely respected style that balances firm boundaries with nurture and support. Others lean into “authoritarian parenting,” a stricter model that emphasizes rules and consequences.More recently, I’ve seen lots of “gentle parenting,” which prioritizes empathy and emotional validation.But what if raising successful kids isn’t about being strict or soft? What if the answer is to create a safe place? After years of studying over 200 parent-child relationships, and from practicing healthy habits with my own child, I’ve seen firsthand what helps kids thrive … and what quietly shuts them down.That’s…
Even as more Americans tap, swipe or scan to pay, most still carry at least a little cash — and financial planners say that’s a good idea.Americans keep $67 in their wallet, on average, according to a recent Federal Reserve survey on how people use their money. While cash remains widely carried, usage has been slipping: in 2024, 83% of consumers said they used it at least once in the past 30 days — down from 87% in 2023, according to the Federal Reserve. Still, financial planners tell CNBC Make It that it’s worth keeping some on hand — particularly…
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to a reporter, as he leaves for a meeting at the White House on the budget, on the day of the House Rules Committee’s hearing on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for extensive tax cuts, on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 21, 2025. Nathan Howard | ReutersHouse Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday hailed the passage of the “big, beautiful bill” as the “largest cut in spending in at least 30 years, and arguably of all time,” while dismissing concerns that the package will raise federal deficits.A recent analysis from the nonpartisan…
People lay flowers at a memorial in George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States on April 21, 2021.Yasin Ozturk | Anadolu Agency | Getty ImagesThe killing of George Floyd five years ago by a Minneapolis police officer ignited what many reform advocates hoped would be a national effort to end, or at least curb, excessive use of force.But the Trump administration’s decision this week to dismiss lawsuits and drop accountability agreements with several police departments could undo some of that momentum, proponents of federal oversight say.”Having a blueprint for reform is one thing, but ensuring objective oversight is a…
Nuclear power is poised to grow significantly as investment picks up around the world after a long period of stagnation, according to Goldman Sachs. The nuclear industry suffered from years underinvestment in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan in 2011. But the sector is now at an inflection point as governments around the world agree that nuclear will play a key role in the transition to energy that emits less carbon, according to Goldman. Global investment in nuclear power has increased rapidly over the past four years, with a compound growth rate of 14% compared to about…
We’re adding an auto-parts stock with a history of resiliency and a current business that could benefit from tariffs to our All-Weather stock list . The goal of the All-Weather list is to use our CNBC Pro resources — top Wall Street analyst research, stock screening tools of the Pros — to identify stocks that can thrive in any type of market or economy. We launched the list in February as we grew more concerned about the bull market. President Donald Trump reignited market turmoil on Friday and gave investors reason again to seek out these types of durable investments.…
Idrees Abbas | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesThe rising U.S. budget deficit is on the forefront of investors’ minds, weighing on stocks. However, sell-offs can present a buying opportunity — for those who know where to look.The recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help investors pick out the right stocks for their portfolios, as their ratings are backed by a thorough analysis of a company’s financials and growth potential.With that in mind, here are three stocks favored by the Street’s top pros, according to TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.Uber TechnologiesRide-hailing and delivery…
