Payment app etiquette: Things to know
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Dannie Fowler, certified etiquette and image consultant, shares vital tips to ensure smooth and respectful transactions when using payment apps with friends and family.

Ways to make passive income
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What is passive income and what are ways to create it? Bankrate Investing Analyst James Royal explains.

Student loans to be managed by Small Business Administration, Trump says

Student loans will now be managed by Small Business Administration, President Trump announced Friday, as part of his plan to dismantle the Department of Education.

Millions of people on disability can now save money without losing benefits—here’s how

Many Americans on SSI or Medicaid don’t realize they can now save and invest money through a special account without risking their benefits. ABLE accounts are expanding in 2026—and most people still don’t know they exist.

EU postpones US trade tariffs after Trump warns of 200% tax on European wine

The European Union has delayed its planned tariffs on US goods, which were set to go into effect at the start of April, pushing them to mid-April instead.

Best states for taxes in 2025

There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.

Fed keeps interest rates unchanged; what this means for you

As expected, the Federal Reserve will leave interest rates unchanged – for now – as it predicts slower economic growth than it did three months ago.

EU tariffs could hurt these states the most, analysis shows

If the European Union’s 27 countries move forward with retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., some states will be impacted far more than others.

Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds

Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.

New Social Security rules announced: You may be required to visit office in person

New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.

Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?

The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.

What is stagflation? Why the Fed is facing tough decisions this week

As the Federal Reserve meets this week, officials are facing growing concerns about stagflation—a mix of high inflation and a slowing economy. With interest rate cuts expected, the Fed must navigate uncertainty about rising prices, tariffs, and consumer confidence.

Time is running out for taxpayers to claim $1B in refunds from 2021

The IRS is warning the public that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax returns for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.