Jessica Dickler
CNBC
Princeton, NJ, United States
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The biggest downside to 529 plans is about to go away. Now they’re a ‘no-brainer,’ expert says
Starting in 2024, savers can roll unused money from a 529 plan over to Roth individual retirement account free of income tax or tax penalties. → Read More
CNBC's No. 1 financial advisor shares the secret for navigating a 'highly unusual' market
Principal Mason King credits much of Luther King Capital Management's success to its ability to stay focused on the longer term. → Read More
'House-rich' Americans are sitting on nearly $30 trillion in home equity. Here's how to tap it
Many Americans are house-rich, thanks to skyrocketing housing prices. Here are the best ways to tap your home for cash. → Read More
Women will accept $66,000 a year to take a new job — while men hold out for more than $90,000
For women, the lowest wage they would be willing to accept for a new job is $66,068, on average. For men, the minimum acceptable salary offer is $91,048. → Read More
Mortgage rate tipping point: Homeowners say roughly 5% is the magic number to move
At today's financing rates, it could cost more to move, even into a less expensive home. That creates an incentive for homeowners to stay put. → Read More
61% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck — inflation is still squeezing budgets
More than half of all U.S. adults currently live paycheck to paycheck, according to a new report. → Read More
Despite crackdown on junk fees, this banking surcharge just hit a record high
Some banking fees have come down significantly, but ATM fees are back on the rise, a new report finds. → Read More
Here's what the Federal Reserve's 25 basis point interest rate hike means for your money
Everything from mortgages and credit cards to student and car loans has been affected by the Federal Reserve's rate hike cycle. → Read More
Federal watchdog cracks down on Bank of America but 'junk fees' aren't going anywhere, expert says — it's a 'game of whack-a-mole'
Another bank is in hot water for so-called 'junk fees,' yet consumers are unlikely to get much relief, expert says. → Read More
What the Supreme Court’s decision on affirmative action could mean for legacy applicants
New challenges take aim at the decades-old practice of giving preference to legacy applicants in college admissions. → Read More
Shoppers get set for Amazon Prime Day and competitor sales events as ‘little treat’ lifestyle takes hold
Amazon Prime Day, Target Circle Week and Walmart+ Week could be good opportunities to get some "little treat" retail therapy. → Read More
Do you want to protect your money from inflation? This advisor shares some of her top tips
CNBC FA Council member Lazetta Braxton shares her top tips tor how to adapt to inflationary times. The key is to "be creative," she said. → Read More
30% of Americans say ‘tipping culture is out of control,' as some businesses agree to scrap tip prompts
'Tip fatigue' doesn't begin to cover it, one expert says, causing some businesses to opt out of the payment systems with pre-determined options. → Read More
With just 8% of new vehicles costing under $30,000, 'it’s the least affordable car market in modern history,' expert says
As consumer tastes change, carmakers are upgrading their lineups and scaling back on less-expensive cars. → Read More
Supreme Court block of Biden’s student loan forgiveness could cause college enrollment to fall, experts say
Between the high cost of college and debt burden, more students may opt out altogether, some experts say. → Read More
What the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action at colleges means for future applicants
The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action could affect how best to present yourself on a college application, experts say. → Read More
Here are moves parents can make to help adult child become financially independent, advisor says
These days, it can take years before young adults are able to pay their own way. However, some money moves may speed up the process. → Read More
Amid falling inflation, recent signs show fewer Americans are living paycheck to paycheck
Recent signs show some relief for households, who have leaned heavily on their paychecks as prices spiked over the last year. → Read More
Amazon Prime Day is coming up. Here's how to snag the best deals
Amazon Prime Day kicks off July 11 with deep discounts on Amazon's own devices as well as brands like Peloton, Victoria’s Secret, Yeti and Sony. → Read More
Teenagers are in high demand as summer hiring surge gets under way
For teenagers looking for summer work, opportunities — and wages — are looking up. → Read More