Trump says you should be able to use a 401(k) to buy a home. 2 ways to bolster a down payment without tapping your retirement

Trump says you should be able to use a 401(k) to buy a home. 2 ways to bolster a down payment without tapping your retirement

President Donald Trump has floated that his administration can help ease the housing affordability crisis by creating portable mortgages, 50-year terms — and now funding down payments using your 401(k). On Friday, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett told Fox Business that the administration is “going to allow people to …

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As enhanced ACA subsidies lapse, millions poised to drop health insurance

As enhanced ACA subsidies lapse, millions poised to drop health insurance

Texas Children’s Hospital’s Kangaroo Crew members walk through the hallways during a simulation at the hospital in Houston on Sept. 23, 2025. Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images About 22.8 million Americans have so far signed up for 2026 health insurance via the Affordable Care Act marketplace, according to data …

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Last call: $300 Chase Freedom Unlimited bonus ending soon

Last call: 0 Chase Freedom Unlimited bonus ending soon

The Chase Freedom Unlimited® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is a top-notch cash back credit card because of its generous and simple rewards structure. With it, you earn a minimum of 1.5% cash back on all purchases, and you can double that return at drugstores and on dining, earning …

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4 money moves to make in response to the events in Venezuela

4 money moves to make in response to the events in Venezuela

On Jan. 3, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were captured by the U.S. military and, three days later, pleaded not guilty to charges in New York City. The event is unprecedented in modern times, and its implications will likely take months to fully materialize. Even so, you may …

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