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Taxes
Child Tax Credit 2025-2026: Calculator, How to Claim
The child tax credit offers up to $2,200 per qualifying child, and up to $1,700 of that amount may be refundable. Learn more about the credit and use our estimator to see how much you might get.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Is Now A Good Time To Get An ARM?
While an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) comes with risks, it might be worth it to for a lower interest rate. Learn if now is a good time to get an ARM here.
Jul 11, 2026
Investing
What Is the Debt Ceiling?
The debt ceiling, also known as the debt limit, is the total amount of money the United States government can borrow so it can meet its legal obligations.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Prepare for the Next Government Shutdown
Learn how to keep your money stable the next time the government grinds to a halt.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
Tariffs Are a Buzzkill for the Coffee Biz
Tariffs on coffee-producing countries — including a 50% levy on Brazil — are likely to raise prices for America’s millions of coffee drinkers.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
The CFPB Is Still Standing … Barely. But Is It Doing Anything?
Republicans have long targeted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for elimination. It survives, for now, but has drastically scaled back its work.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
How Does a Late Payment Affect Your Credit?
A late payment doesn't affect your credit until it is at least 30 days overdue, but the impact on your credit score can be huge.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Pay for Summer Camp Without Draining Your Savings
Struggling with summer camp costs? Get practical tips to budget, save, and pay for camp without going into debt.
Aug 1, 2026
Budget Planner
How to Get Free Money From the Government
Government assistance programs offer free or low cost resources to those who need it and qualify. We cover seven areas of financial life where you might be able to get help.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
What Is an Expense Ratio?
Expense ratios are fees investors pay to cover a fund's expenses, such as management and marketing. Expense ratio = annual fund expenses/assets under management.
Aug 1, 2026
Investing
Bond Market Crash: What It Is and How to Prepare
A sudden and dramatic decline in bond prices may signal a bond market crash. There's no official threshold for a bond market crash. Interest rates affect bonds.
Aug 1, 2026
Banking & Credit
What’s At Stake If the CFPB Goes Dark
Advocates fear consumers could be left to fend for themselves in a complicated financial marketplace if the CFPB is eliminated or diminished.
Aug 1, 2026