Personal finance

The future of Obamacare hangs on a few seats in Congress. Here’s what could happen next

“Repeal and replace” has long been the Republican mantra when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. These days, not…

States forge ahead with Inflation Reduction Act energy rebates — so far, South Dakota is the only one to opt out

A handful of states have rolled out rebates to consumers who make their homes more energy-efficient, just months after New…

Take a look inside a $1.1 million ‘zero emissions’ home

Real estate is a key puzzle piece in achieving the U.S.’ climate goals, according to federal officials. Residential and commercial…

401(k) savers can access one of the ‘rare guarantees’ in investing, CFP says

There are few certainties when it comes to investing. The stock market can seem to gyrate with little rhyme or…

Pesky medical bill? Many people don’t take a key step to manage that debt, study finds

Consumers may feel their medical bills are unyielding, inflexible, set in stone. But that’s not always true: A new study…

Federal judge extends block on Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan

A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order against the Biden administration’s latest student loan forgiveness plan, threatening the White House…

Planning to delay retirement may not rescue you from poor savings

Planning to work longer is a popular escape hatch for Americans who feel they’ve saved too little to support themselves…

This is the ‘billion-dollar blind spot’ of 401(k)-to-IRA rollovers, Vanguard finds

Many investors unknowingly make a costly mistake when rolling their money from a 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account:…

Stocks often drop in September — but many investors shouldn’t care

September historically hasn’t been kind to stock investors. Since 1926, U.S. large-cap stocks have lost an average 0.9% in September,…

Harris’ rise in polls sparks wave of wealth transfers to kids

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the…