Trump announces new retirement accounts for Americans without 401(k) plans. Here’s what to know.

President Trump said during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night that he wants to fix a “gross disparity” in America’s retirement system by creating new accounts for the roughly 56 million Americans who lack an employer-sponsored savings plan. “[H]alf of all of working Americans still do not have access to a retirement … Read more

Here’s what can happen to a retirement portfolio when stocks are volatile (and how to hedge against it)

When you’re no longer working, serious market swings can be genuinely dangerous to your finances.  Javier Ghersi/Getty Images The stock market has experienced significant ebbs and flows over the past year, with everything from tech innovations to new federal policies driving volatility, and there have been lots of wins and losses as a result. But … Read more

Finding the right pillow can help with acid reflux — here’s what experts recommend

If you’re one of the many people with acid reflux, then you know the irritation that comes with symptoms like heart burn and chest pain, and how much they affect everyday tasks like eating and sleeping. In fact, when you go to bed, you probably notice those symptoms become even more apparent, which is why … Read more

Trump’s 2026 State of the Union is tonight. Here’s what to know and how to watch.

Washington — President Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, laying out his agenda for the year ahead and touting his accomplishments since returning to office. The address comes days after the Supreme Court ruled he does not have the authority to impose sweeping … Read more

We asked scientists what they think we’ll learn from the government’s UFO files. Here’s what they said.

Questions about what the federal government may know about extraterrestrial life in the cosmos — or possibly even here on Earth — have inspired imaginations, conspiracy theories, sci-fi literature and blockbuster films. Answers to some of those questions could finally become public after President Trump’s call last week for the release of files related to UFOs or any “alien … Read more

Hair shedding or hair loss? Here’s how to tell the difference and the best treatments for both

Noticing clumps of hair on your pillow, in your brushes and in your shower drain can be devastating. While some hair shedding is entirely normal, excess shedding may be a cause for concern. But experts say hair shedding is usually temporary and caused by external factors (like stress) that often resolve over time, so how … Read more

Today is Tax Day. Here’s what you need to know if you haven’t filed your return yet — and even if you have | CNN Business

Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of a story that originally ran on April 14, 2023. New York CNN  —  It’s April 18, the official deadline to file your federal and state income tax returns for 2022. (It is also, apparently, National Animal Crackers Day for those who celebrate.) Whether you have already filed … Read more

Why did the Supreme Court rule against tariffs? Here’s what the justices said.

In one of its most significant decisions of the year, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs on Friday. The tariffs had been one of Mr. Trump’s signature policies, but the court held – in a 6-3 decision that split the court’s six conservative justices – that the president could not … Read more