ABLE accounts allow Americans with disabilities to save and invest

Named for the 2014 law that created them, the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, ABLE accounts have been available since 2016 to those eligible.

CBS News - 19h

My mother, 63, inherited $100,000. Is she too old to invest in the stock market?

“Are the only options to create a CD ladder or leave it in a high-interest savings account?”

MarketWatch - 2d

Restore Medicaid's intent: Prioritize the most vulnerable over able-bodied childless adults

Congress should refocus the program on its original intent: vulnerable Americans, especially those with disabilities who have nowhere else to turn for health coverage.

The Hill - Mar. 12

What are today's savings interest rates?

You can open a high-yield savings account today and start earning more on the money you save.

CBS News - 1d

Justice department removes disability guidelines for US businesses

Multiple pages scrubbed from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website due to a Trump order. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...

The Guardian - 2d

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself

Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

CNBC - Mar. 15

Labour unveils disability benefits cuts that aim to save over £5bn

Move risks stoking biggest backbench rebellion of Keir Starmer’s premiership

Financial Times - 4d

EU revives capital markets union plan to unlock trillions in savings

Financial services commissioner says Europeans need better incentives to invest rather than save

Financial Times - 3d

Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030

Measures include restricting eligibility for disability payments and cutting benefits for health conditions.

BBC News - 3d

How to earn 3% or more on your checking and savings accounts now

Today's high-rate environment is tough for borrowers, but it can pay off for savers who make a few smart moves.

CBS News - Mar. 14

Ingles given rare start; autistic son able to watch

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Joe Ingles his first start since January 2022, allowing his autistic son Jacob the chance to see him play.

ESPN - 1h

Murphy says Americans want Democrats to 'take risks right now' to 'save our democracy'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said on Sunday that Americans want Democrats to “take risks right now” to “save our democracy” after internal party divisions over a funding bill. “While I totally ...

The Hill - 6d

I invested $4,000 in 2020 when the market crashed. It’s now worth $55,000 with 65% in Nvidia. Am I now in trouble?

“I’ve been disabled from anorexia and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome for the past five years.”

MarketWatch - 6d

Scammers Stole Their Retirement Savings. Then the Tax Bill Arrived.

The victims pulled money out of their retirement accounts. The withdrawals had inflated their taxable income, even though the funds quickly disappeared.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

Splurge or save? Americans struggle as tariffs hit economy

Families in the US are trying to dodge higher prices from tariffs, as worries rise about the economy.

BBC News - 3d

WoW Housing Will Allow For Plenty Of Nitty-Gritty Interior Decoration Options

Blizzard is continuing to peel back the curtain on World of Warcraft's in-the-works player-housing system, this time revealing new details about how players will be able to decorate the interior ...

GameSpot - Mar. 12

UK Aims to Cut Billions in Welfare Amid Budget Crunch

Changing disability allowances is a particularly contentious move within Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s center-left Labour Party.

The New York Times - 4d

Boss of bankrupt Northvolt urges Europe to invest in homegrown battery sector

Industry executives criticise ‘strategic failure’ by Swedish government and Brussels for allowing start-up to fail

Financial Times - Mar. 13

‘We Hear You, Mr. President’: The World Lines Up to Buy American Gas

Facing Trump tariff threats, governments and companies are proposing major investments in American liquefied natural gas projects.

The New York Times - Mar. 13

Connolly calls for investigation into Lutnick encouraging Americans to buy Tesla stock

House Oversight and Accountability Committee ranking member Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) requested an investigation into Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s comments urging Americans to buy Tesla ...

The Hill - 1d

Americans are using this strategy to save money on home insurance. Is it a good idea?

Homeowners frustrated with rising homeowners-insurance premiums are switching plans and opting for higher deductibles to manage their costs.

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

Amid stock market uncertainty, here are 3 ways to protect your money now

Looking for effective ways to protect your money right now? Here are three savings accounts to consider opening.

CBS News - Mar. 13

'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefits

More than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Democrats look to save face in shutdown battle

Senate Democrats say privately that they will not allow the government to shut down on Saturday, despite growing pressure from activists and liberal lawmakers who want them to kill a GOP-crafted ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

Can Markieff Morris help talk the Lakers back to an NBA championship?

The veteran forward is able to hold his teammates, from rookie Dalton Knecht to superstar LeBron James, accountable because of his savvy.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10

Japan is out of the chip race but still in the game

Decades of expertise and investment allow suppliers to maintain both pricing power and market stability

Financial Times - 2d

In the battle for blockchain leadership, American innovation is the answer

China has been investing heavily in blockchain technology, but the U.S. has the capacity to outcompete them and should continue to develop responsible regulations for blockchain to maintain its ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Twin fictions in American discourse about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Adam Boehler, Trump’s special envoy for hostage affairs, publicly said two things on Sunday morning that aren’t allowed.

The Hill - Mar. 14

CD account or money market account: Which is better now?

Both CDs and money market accounts have attractive features for savers right now. Here's what to consider.

CBS News - Mar. 10

A fight for transparency and accountability is coming to the UN

If the U.S. insists on accountability in domestic spending, it should demand the same for every dollar spent abroad.

The Hill - 2d

Synchron’s Brain-Computer Interface Now Has Nvidia’s AI

The company has partnered with Nvidia to develop “cognitive AI,” which it says will allow people with severe physical disabilities to have more natural interactions with the world around them.

Wired - 3d

DOJ reduces ADA compliance guidance, pointing to Trump order

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday removed what it called "outdated" and "unnecessary" red tape for businesses to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The department ...

The Hill - 1d

Up to 1.2m people could lose between £4,200 and £6,300 per year from changes to Pip, Resolution Foundation says -UK politics live

Work and pensions secretary says Benefits crackdown will save £5bn by 2030 but disability charities say cuts are ‘immoral’. Q: Why have you changed your mind on this? . Badenoch says she has not ...

The Guardian - 4d

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