personal finance

Explore how rising living costs, a weaker US jobs market, and increasing debt levels are impacting American households. Discover the surge in 401(k) hardship withdrawals and the potential effects of geopolitical tensions on the economy.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 11, 2026

Americans are set to receive bigger tax refunds this year, but they could be delayed for those opting for paper checks as the IRS transitions to fully electronic direct deposit payments.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 11, 2026

Warren Buffett's 'never lose money' advice focuses on avoiding permanent losses through emotional trading and focusing on protecting money rather than scoring big wins

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 10, 2026

Michael Burry said in an X post that the massive gold price correction at the end of January was related to falling Bitcoin prices.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 10, 2026

Gasoline prices in the US are racing to $4 per gallon, with premiums already over $4, making it important to review monthly fuel costs and budget leaks amid a weak US jobs market.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 10, 2026

Michael Saylor is looking forward to the next 100 Bitcoin purchases after recently completing the first 100 transactions in February, despite extreme market volatility.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 10, 2026

Under the new CEO, Greg Abel, Berkshire Hathaway has resumed its share repurchases after a long pause. Buffett halted buybacks in 2024, thinking his company's stock was significantly overvalued.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 06, 2026

Around 30 US lawmakers will reintroduce the SSI Restoration Act to bolster SSI benefits by easing eligibility criteria and expanding the programme across US territories.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 06, 2026

Michael Burry, who bet against Nvidia and Palantir with put options worth $1.1bn, has reportedly taken a long position in Adobe, sending shares up nearly 4% on Tuesday.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 04, 2026

Nvidia announces a $4 billion investment in Lumentum and Coherent to advance optics technology for next-gen AI infrastructure buildout.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 03, 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could impact global energy supply chains and drive up oil prices, which analysts believe could lead to a worldwide recession.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 03, 2026

Anthropic's Claude AI leads US app downloads, surpassing ChatGPT, following the Pentagon's blacklist due to refusal to ease safeguards for military use of its AI model.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 02, 2026

The majority of US tax filers fail to claim the earned income tax credit or the additional child tax credit due to complex eligibility criteria.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 02, 2026

Citadel Securities challenges Citrini Research's dystopian economic crisis forecast of AI destroying global jobs, leading to a market crash and record unemployment in 2028.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 02, 2026

US student borrowers affected by Navient's costly forbearances will receive checks following a $120 million settlement with the CFPB.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 27, 2026

Robert Kiyosaki disclosed buying more bitcoin at $67,000 and said the token could become a better store of value than gold when the last one is mined.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 27, 2026

Meta Platforms partners with AMD in a $100 billion deal for AI computing power as infrastructure buildout costs continue to soar amid investor fears of job displacement and unsatisfactory output.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 26, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said yesterday that the markets got it wrong about the AI threat to the enterprise software industry.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump's proposed retirement plan aims to provide universal coverage and federal matching contributions for American workers left out of the system.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 26, 2026

Nvidia's annual surveys revealed that healthcare and telecom companies are aggressively deploying AI to lower operational costs and ramp up output.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 25, 2026

Mark Cuban discusses the economic implications of AI deployment and its impact on workforce layoffs, emphasizing the value of human intellect.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 25, 2026

Michael Burry has claimed that major US tech firms are using accounting tricks to conceal AI infrastructure costs and are 'understating depreciation' to protect their bottom lines.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 25, 2026

Steven Cohen made strategic stock trades in Q4, including massive investments in Pepsico and Transdigm Group. He also added four new stocks to his portfolio.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 20, 2026

Ken Griffin's Citadel Advisors made multiple changes to its vast stock portfolio in Q4, with a focus on reshuffling Mag 7 holdings.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 20, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway has sold millions of shares of Amazon and Apple in Q4, while adding The New York Times to its $274 billion equity portfolio.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 19, 2026

David Einhorn anticipates more-than-expected Fed rate cuts in 2026, betting on Kevin Warsh's leadership to lower borrowing costs.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 19, 2026

Michael Saylor says Bitcoin is a counterparty-free asset, offering a hedge against currency debasement, sovereign debt expansion, and capital limitations amid global geopolitical tensions.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 19, 2026

Vivian Tu, an ex-Wall Street trader, shares the financial habit that separates the wealthy from others and emphasizes the importance of a financial plan.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 18, 2026

Dave Ramsey guides a 62-year-old who is worried about hanging up his boots amid rising living costs and market uncertainties despite having saved $3.5 million for retirement.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 18, 2026

Billionaire investor David Tepper discussed the risks of excessive Fed rate cuts, rising inflation and elevated stock valuations.

Niloy Chakrabarti Feb 17, 2026