Wealth


Schwab and Robinhood Will Match $1,000 Gift to Trump Accounts

The brokerages follow similar announcements from Dell Technologies, BNY Mellon, and BlackRock.

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‘Golden Visas’ Cost Real Money. Why the Rules Keep Changing.

Programs that offer residency in exchange for some type of investment vary widely and constantly change, according to a new report.

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What $1,000 at Birth Will Get You. (Not Much.)

Millions of children will receive $1,000 at birth from so-called Trump Accounts. Some generous billionaires are pitching in more. It doesn’t add up to much, Allan Sloan writes.

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Dalio, BlackRock Join Dell in Donations to Trump Accounts for Children

Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio and his wife Barbara are giving $75 million to seed these savings accounts for children in Connecticut.

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All That Glitters Is Gold When It Comes to Charitable Donations

Donating precious metals this year is a smart way to dodge the taxman and do good at the same time.

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Trump Accounts May Come With Free Money, but There Are Drawbacks

The new accounts will provide a savings vehicle for millions of families, but as traditional IRAs, they present tax issues.

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The New Private-Equity Billionaires Who Are Taking Over Wall Street

Private-market institutions are taking over from old-line legacy banks. The names to watch—and the dangers to watch out for.

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The Affordability Crisis Is Hitting Wealthy Americans Now

Recent earnings from Walmart and dollar stores show that everyone’s budgets are getting pinched.

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Billionaires Still Like Investing in the U.S. Just Not as Much as Before.

A report on “billionaire ambitions” by UBS also found the population of the world’s wealthiest rose 9% to 2,919 this year.

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Gates Foundation Sounds an Alarm About the World’s Children. The U.S. Plays a Role.

An annual report from the foundation says progress against global health goals has stalled amid funding cuts by the U.S. and other wealthy countries.

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How Trump Accounts Work—and Who Is Eligible for Dell’s $6.25 Billion Gift

Michael and Susan Dell hope their funding will prompt families to save for their children’s future.

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New Ways to Minimize Taxes on Your Investments—and Why It’s Especially Important Now

In an elevated market, investors need to embrace new strategies to lower taxes on portfolios.

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Tax Rules Are Changing. What to Do Before Year End.

Your guide to changes that are part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed in July.

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Here’s How to Tame the Tax Tiger This Year

From strategic charitable giving to well-timed Roth conversions to fully exploiting health savings accounts’ potential, financial pros share ways to significantly lower your tax bill.

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New Trump Tax Breaks, With a Catch

Here are new deductions, effective this year, that eligible taxpayers can use even if they claim the standard deduction.

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Frida Kahlo's Auction Record Is Now $55 Million. Women Artists Are on the Rise.

The result at Sotheby’s in New York on Thursday reflects steady demand for art by women that experts believe has plenty of room to run.

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This Foundation Is Filling a Gap in Global Public Health With $100 Million Award

Sentinel, a pandemic prevention project in Africa, was the winner in the MacArthur Foundation’s competition.

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Chase Johnson: A Franklin Templeton Scion Chooses His Own Path

A fourth-generation member of the family behind Franklin Templeton explains how he fell somewhat close to the tree.

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As Foreign Aid Dwindles, Rockefeller Foundation Aims to Fill a Void

The $6 billion philanthropy is facilitating efforts to bring together governments, development finance institutions, and the private sector, to deliver assistance to developing countries.

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Here Are the New 401(k) and IRA Contribution Limits for 2026

The Internal Revenue Service has adjusted the numbers to account for inflation.

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Melinda French Gates Gives Away $250 Million for Womens’ Health

A year-long open-call process resulted in awards to more than 80 organizations globally.

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PepsiCo and 3 Other Defensive Stocks to Ride Out a Vulnerable Market

While the S&P 500 is up 14% this year, lately investors have begun to question the health of the bull market.

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More Adult Kids Are Moving Back Home. How to Make It Work.

Who pays for what should be clear to everybody before money matters take a toll on the household. Boundaries are important.

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This Street Artist Was Unknown. How He Joined the $100 Million Art Market Club.

A new book, “Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon” reveals details about the artist’s life and the forces that shaped his market rise after his death.

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The Art Market Needs a Revival. Look Past the Blue Chips.

The art market’s growth lies in midmarket works priced at less than $1 million—and in emerging artists and digital formats, according to a new report.

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