Biden touts record Obamacare signups, urges Congress to extend subsidies – USA TODAY
Approximately 24 million consumers will choose an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan in 2025, breaking last year's enrollment record, even though consumers have one week left to sign up for coverage this year. Biden administration officials made the announcement Wednesday. This year's enrollment exceeded last year's record of 21.4 million. And consumers have until […]
Banks, investors hope for lighter regulations after Fed's Michael Barr steps down – USA TODAY
Bank stocks rose on Monday on expectations of more lenient oversight after the Federal Reserve's top regulator resigned to avoid a difficult legal battle with President-elect Donald Trump. rose. But consumer advocates said the incident could undermine safeguards protecting Americans from reckless banking transactions. Michael Barr, the Fed's deputy governor for oversight, said Monday he […]
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There's nothing like the beginning of a new Congress. Like all students heading into the new school year, there is both excitement and anxiety in the air. You will find yourself standing on the floor of the House of Representatives with 434 of your colleagues from all over the country. Many of them have nothing […]
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher in early trading – The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Good news about the U.S. economy may no longer be good for Wall Street, with U.S. stock indexes lower Tuesday after better-than-expected reports on the job market and business activity. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% in morning trading after giving up a small early gain. As of 10:10 a.m. ET, the […]
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500 Set to Open Up; Trump Tariffs; Micron, Plug Power, Nvidia, More Movers – Barron's
U.S. stock futures were rising early Tuesday as markets grappled with the potential fallout from additional tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump. President Trump has dismissed speculation that he would scale back plans to impose full tariffs on imported goods when he takes office later this month. Such a tax might help some companies that […]
Congress certifies Trump’s election win: ‘Today, America’s democracy stood’ | Donald Trump
The US Congress certified Donald Trump's presidential election victory on Monday in a highly symbolic event. It's been four years since he incited a violent mob to disrupt a similar ceremony to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris, who Trump lost to Democrats in the November election, presided over […]
Tax deadline 2024: When is the last day you can file taxes in 2025? – USA TODAY
Tax day is approaching. If you're the best at meeting deadlines, we have a few things to write down on your calendar. When is the 2025 filing deadline? Most of us have to pay our 2024 taxes by April 15, which falls on a Tuesday this year. If you don't plan to submit by then, […]
Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Up; U.S. Steel, Apple, Tesla, More Movers – Barron's
Buying on the spur of the moment will be the name of the game on Friday, as stock traders buy everything from energy stocks to financials to utilities. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, with all sectors within the index gaining. The Dow rose 186 points, or 0.4%, and the Nasdaq rose 1%. Typically, as riskier […]
How to watch Georgia vs. Notre Dame CFP Sugar Bowl for free today
When you buy through our links, The New York Post may receive compensation and/or receive an affiliate commission. Featured prices are subject to change. Due to the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans, the Sugar Bowl game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs, originally scheduled for last night, was postponed […]
5 Social Security changes retirees and workers should know in 2025 – USA TODAY
The start of a new year is a time of change. By now, many people may be changing jobs, health insurance, and implementing New Year's resolutions they made to improve their lives. In this context, we must also become familiar with changes that the government makes to tax, retirement, and social security laws. For retirees […]