Author: Smart Wealthhabits

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 2: D. John Sawyer, Special Assistant to the Louisiana Attorney General, listens during a hearing with the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government on Capitol Hill on July 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. Committee members held hearings to discuss examples of alleged censorship of citizens, political figures, and journalists by the US government. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Anna Moneymaker Getty Images News | getty imagesDuring arguments at the Supreme Court on Wednesday, a Trump administration lawyer pressed his claim that so-called birth tourism is strong evidence that the US policy of automatically…

larry1235 / Shutterstock.comIf you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft or a security breach – basically all of us at this point – you’ve probably heard recommendations like “monitor your credit report” or “freeze your credit.” But a less common advice is to “Lock your Social Security number.” Maybe you didn’t even know it was possible. But because there are so many ways that hackers can use your social…

US Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), along with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), speak to members of the media after the Republican Senate Policy Luncheon at the US Capitol on October 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images News | getty imagesSenate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., on Wednesday endorsed a two-track plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security, paving the way to fund the Transportation Security Administration in the near term, while fueling debate over the agency’s more controversial immigration enforcement functions. The announcement is a reversal of…

->->Moneycontrol/MC_News/MC_News_Internal_Tags_Native_6|~|Moneycontrol/MC_News/MC_News_Internal_Tags_300x600|~|Moneycontrol/MC_News/MC_Ne ws_Internal_Tags_728x90|~|Moneycontrol/MC_News/MC_News_Internal_Tags_300x250_Networth|~|MC_ENG_PWA/MC_ENG_PWA_ROS/MC_ENG_PWA_ROS_AL/MC_ENG _PWA_ROS_AL_PG_slider_1x1|~|Moneycontrol/MC_ROS/MC_ROS_Slider_2x2|~|Moneycontrol_Mobile_WAP/MC_WAP_News/MC_WAP_News_Internal_300x250_Midd le_5|~|Moneycontrol_Mobile_WAP/MC_WAP_ROS/MC_WAP_ROS_Audio_1x1|~|Moneycontrol_Mobile_WAP/MC_WAP_News/MC_WAP_News_Internal_Masthead_300x250

Spons / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers Selling a home can be a big task, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. You may be planning on listing your home for sale later this year, but that doesn’t…

Passengers wait in line to go through security in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport on March 27, 2026 in New York, New York. Michael M. Santiago | getty imagesAfter weeks of long lines at airports and bickering in Congress, Transportation Security Administration agents began getting paid earlier this week thanks to an executive order from President Donald Trump.Trump’s move to bypass Congress — Which is given authority over federal spending under the US Constitution — And paying airport security agents outright is a momentary relief. Negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which have been…

The NAACP Berkshire County Branch will host its April General Meeting, featuring Michael DuPont, LPL Financial Advisor of Greylock Investment Group, via Zoom on Wednesday, April 1 at 6 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public.DuPont will talk about the fundamentals of personal financial planning, including saving, investing and creating long-term financial strategies. The event will include time for questions, creating a space for direct dialogue between DuPont and community members.A dedicated financial planning professional, DuPont holds Series 7 and 66 securities licenses through LPL Financial and specializes in creating customized financial strategies tailored to each client’s…

Since 2009, I’ve been writing about all the ups, downs, good and bad of my financial freedom journey. I can unequivocally say that who you partner with in life is one of the most important factors in achieving financial freedom. Get this right, and everything else will be easy. Get it wrong, and no amount of net worth will save you. I met my wife at the College of William and Mary when neither of us had any money. We have been together through everything as a couple, always supporting each other. In 2008, during the depth of the global…

A military helicopter flies during a No Kings protest in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, March 28, 2026.George Walker IV APDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday abruptly reversed the U.S. military’s suspension of two AH-64s, hours before they were scheduled to take flight duty. apache helicopter Crews flying around musician Kid Rock’s home in Nashville, Tennessee over the weekend.Hegseth’s move, which also quashed the military’s investigation of Saturday’s unusual flight, came shortly after President Donald Trump was asked about the incident by reporters at the White House. Trump said he liked Kid Rock, who is his major supporter, although the President…

FARGO – Navigating personal finances can often seem complicated, from interest rates and market trends to everyday financial decisions involving insurance, investing and long-term planning.Bell Bank formed in partnership with Forum Communications Company “Plain money talk,” A six-episode podcast series to bring clarity to those conversations. hosted by Jay Gabler of the Duluth News Tribune, The podcast features a rotating panel of Bell Bank financial experts who break down complex financial topics into clear, practical insights. Each episode focuses on real-world questions about the economy, personal finance and financial planning, giving listeners a straightforward approach to understanding the issues that…