Why Roth IRAs and Roth conversions may not make sense for you

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Global wealthy are lining up for Trump’s $1 million Gold Card

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump signed two executive orders, establishing the “Trump Gold Card” and introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images A version of this article […]
Family offices prefer to bet on AI boom with stocks

Young Asian woman holding smartphone with a computer generated background. Innovation, metaverse and futuristic concepts. Oscar Wong | Moment | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Investment […]
Consumer spending is strong again — and the U.S. economy is all right

High tariffs, lingering inflation and more trouble finding a job apparently haven’t been enough to throw consumers into funk. Americans increased spending again in August to help keep the U.S. economy chugging.
New car sales see boost as consumers fear tariffs, higher prices

GMC SUVs parked outside a GMC Buick dealership in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on March 22, 2025. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty Images DETROIT — Uncertainty surrounding U.S. regulations on tariffs, electric vehicles and other auto-related issues have given new car sales a surprising boost heading into the fourth quarter, according to a new industry […]
Trump floats using tariff money to help farmers hurt by trade wars

President Donald Trump on Thursday promised to use revenue from his new taxes on imports to provide aid to American farmers, throwing his weight behind a proposal floated last week by his agriculture secretary.
Antonoff slams Live Nation CEO’s ‘underpriced’ concert claim

Jack Antonoff speaks on stage at “Up Close & Personal” In My Studio With…Jack Antonoff at The Village Recording Studio on Aug. 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Unique Nicole | Getty Images Acclaimed music producer Jack Antonoff is rejecting claims by Live Nation Entertainment CEO Michael Rapino that concert tickets are still “underpriced.” The […]
Trump announces 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals unless drug makers are building U.S. factories

President Donald Trump announced a raft of new tariffs late Thursday, including a 100% levy on imported pharmaceuticals unless their manufacturers are actively building factories in the U.S.
YouTube TV, NBCUniversal warn of impending carriage dispute

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 17: A detail view of a NBC Sunday Night Football video camera during the first half between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on November 17, 2024 in Inglewood, California. Ric Tapia | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images YouTube TV subscribers may soon be without […]
Costco (COST) Q4 2025 earnings

A Costco store in Richmond, California, US, on Thursday, May 29, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Costco on Thursday topped Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly earnings and revenue as the warehouse club posted double-digit gains in both membership income and its e-commerce business. Unlike many other retailers, the company does not […]



