Greg Iacurci
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New York, NY, United States
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Longtime Aretha Franklin estate battle shows the importance of having a proper will
Aretha Franklin's sons disputed which of two handwritten wills governs the Queen of Soul's estate. → Read More
Bearer of rare 'One Ring' card from 'Lord of the Rings' lore could fetch $2 million and face hefty tax bill
An ultra-rare "One Ring" serialized "Magic: The Gathering" card was reportedly found by an individual in Canada. If sold, they'd likely owe a big tax on profits. → Read More
The job market is still favorable for workers. ‘You’re in a lucky position,’ economist says
Federal and private job data issued Thursday suggests the labor market has remained resilient in the face of economic headwinds. → Read More
FTC warns about student loan scams following Supreme Court decision
The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert about likely fraud attempts after the Supreme Court's ruling Friday against student loan forgiveness. → Read More
Fireworks cause $59 million of property damage a year. Your insurance policy may cover it
Homeowners and renters insurance generally cover fireworks-related claims for property damage or injury. But there are exceptions. → Read More
What Supreme Court ruling against Biden's student loan forgiveness plan could mean for the U.S. economy
The end of student debt forgiveness plans will have a small effect on the economy, say experts, helping to fight inflation although consumer spending may drop. → Read More
Canceled, delayed flights are likely over July 4 holiday weekend. What to know about your rights
Travelers faced with a flight disruption over the Independence Day holiday weekend may be entitled to a refund, or complimentary rebooking, hotel stay or meal. → Read More
3 reasons it can be smarter to rent, even if you can afford to buy
Flexibility, the "nuisance" factor and the hidden costs of homeownership may mean renting is the better choice for some people. → Read More
Term life insurance is often best, financial advisors say — but most people buy another kind
There are two broad categories of life insurance: term and permanent. Most people buy the latter, data shows, which doesn't jibe with advisors' suggestion. → Read More
Publishers Clearing House to refund customers $18.5 million in FTC settlement for 'deceptive' practices
Publishers Clearing House used so-called dark patterns to deceive consumers, the Federal Trade Commission said. → Read More
How many credit cards should you have? The answer isn’t zero, say experts
Having one card and using it responsibly can help build your credit score. But there may be benefits to having two or three, experts said. → Read More
Americans’ buying power rose for first time since March 2021 amid falling inflation
Annual "real" hourly earnings — or, wages after accounting for inflation — increased in May for the first time since March 2021. → Read More
4 ways ‘anchoring bias’ can hurt you financially
Consumers tend to rely on the first number they see to guide future decisions. That has implications for shopping, savings and other aspects of finance. → Read More
Auto insurers are raising rates, even as car prices ease. 'The pandemic has been really disruptive to the auto repair business,' economist says
Auto insurance has among the highest inflation rates of any consumer good or service. Insurers have juiced premiums to compensate for losses. → Read More
'We’re all crazy when it comes to money,' advisor says. How to manage your psyche for better finances
Human brains are wired to make financial mistakes, behavioral experts said at CNBC's Financial Advisor Summit. Here's why. → Read More
Here's how the Federal Reserve's pause in interest rate hikes affects your money
At the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday, the Fed said it would skip a rate hike in June. → Read More
Why economists say it's a near certainty that housing inflation will soon fall
The consumer price index will soon reflect easing price trends in U.S. housing, economists said. → Read More
Here’s the inflation breakdown for May 2023, in one chart
The consumer price index rose at its slowest pace in two years in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Tuesday. → Read More
The rich often misjudge the potency of their retirement savings, report finds
Relative to other income groups, high earners tend to think they're on track for retirement when they're actually not, a new study found. → Read More
Using cash like a millionaire may not make sense for most investors. Here's why
Millionaire investors have been hoarding cash. The average investor shouldn't necessarily do the same. → Read More