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What Is a 529 Account? How It Works and Tax Rules
The 529 savings plan provides several tax advantages when used for education expenses.
January 30, 2026
After Fed Pause and Mega-Cap Results, Apple Next
The markets paused along with the Fed yesterday but focus today is on earnings released late Wednesday by three mega-caps. Apple reports later. Meta and Tesla rose after results.
January 29, 2026
Fed Decision, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla Ahead
After a relatively quiet start to the calendar today, things get crowded starting with the Fed's 2 p.m. rate decision and then three mega-cap earnings reports after the close.
January 28, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Hints at Improved Economy
The federal funds rate will remain 3.5% to 3.75%. While the market still expects two rate cuts late this year, the Fed is likely to tread cautiously given the economic backdrop.
January 28, 2026
Earnings Triple-Play, Fed Ahead as Rally Resumes
Chip shares led early and the S&P 500 is knocking on the door of 7,000. However, the dollar keeps sinking, oil rose, and investors await today's Fed meeting and mega-cap results.
January 28, 2026
Earnings Schedule Heats Up as Fed Meeting Starts
A Fed meeting starts today with little chance seen of a rate move. Meanwhile, 90 S&P 500 companies line up to report this week including Boeing and General Motors this morning.
January 27, 2026
Earnings Parade Continues as Fed Gathers
After a wild week of geopolitical volatility, investors track mega-cap earnings and a Fed meeting in days ahead, with no rate move seen. Four of the Magnificent 7 report this week.
January 26, 2026
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Stocks are on track for a relatively flat week, but investors may feel a little whipsawed following an early week drop and subsequent recovery on geopolitical volatility.
January 23, 2026
A Week of Whiplash: What’s Behind the Market’s Mood Swings?
Kathy Jones and Liz Ann Sonders discuss market volatility, tariffs, Greenland, Japanese bond yields, and some momentum toward precious metals.
January 23, 2026
Intel Results Mulled as Earnings Season Speeds Up
Intel initially dropped after better-than-expected results but disappointing guidance. Investors prepare for several Magnificent Seven earnings and a Fed meeting next week.
January 23, 2026
Looking to the Futures
Bitcoin fell with the dollar on Thursday as gold continued to post all-time highs in the face of economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
January 23, 2026
Stock Market Terminology: 200+ Investing Definitions
Get definitions for more than 200 common investing terms.
January 22, 2026
Q4 Tech Earnings Preview: Leaders, Laggards Shift
Results from tech titans including Microsoft and Apple are on tap soon. Focus remains on cloud growth and spending after some stocks were punished for raising Cap-Ex last quarter.
January 22, 2026
Greenland Spat Sparks Biggest Drop Since October
U.S. stocks face broad sell-off and Treasurys plunge with investors rattled by tariff threats amid President Trump's push to acquire Greenland.
January 20, 2026
Time of the Season … For Year-End Targets
Year-end S&P 500 price targets implicitly assume continuity and fail to recognize volatility and macro forces that affect markets throughout any given year.
January 20, 2026
Managing Your Finances After the Loss of a Spouse
Handling financial matters while navigating the emotions of losing a spouse can feel daunting. But by addressing the most urgent financial needs, you can make a clear path forward.
January 14, 2026
The Bond Market in 2026: What Could Go Wrong?
We expect another generally good year for bond returns this year, but even the best-laid plans can go awry when circumstances change. Here are four risks to our outlook.
January 14, 2026
Market Snapshot | January 2026
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.
January 14, 2026
What Is the Debt Ceiling and Why Does It Matter?
What's the debt ceiling? Learn how the debt ceiling works and how a default on federal debt could impact the U.S. stock market and economy.
January 13, 2026
Emerging Markets: AI Opportunity and AI Risk
Technology has become a major driver of emerging-market stock performance.
January 12, 2026
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