Best Total Stock Market Index Funds

Investing

Index funds have gained enormous popularity with investors over the past few decades as a cost-effective way to gain access to highly diversified portfolios. Through mutual funds and ETFs, total market index funds allow investors…

Tesla recalls over 694K vehicles software update related to tire pressure

Markets

Tesla has recalled more than 694,000 of its Model 3, Model Y and Cybertruck electric vehicles. The recalled vehicles “installed a software release that was not compliant with the tire pressure monitoring system malfunction telltale requirement” issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), according to the Tuesday recall…

What is the Beneficial Ownership Information report?

Small Business

Key takeaways The Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report identifies company ownership and is required filing for business entities by Jan. 1, 2025. Businesses can file the report online through FinCEN’s official page. While ongoing litigation that has halted enforcement of the reporting requirements, businesses may still file their BOI report…

What Is A 529 Plan For College Savings?

Investing

Key takeaways 529 plans are tax-advantaged accounts that allow a beneficiary to use the funds for qualified education expenses. Funds contributed to a 529 plan are allowed to grow tax-deferred. The two major types of 529 plans are prepaid tuition plans and education savings plans and each offers different investment…

Need-based Financial Aid: What It Is & How To Qualify

Mortgage

Key takeaways College aid may be given through need-based or merit-based aid. Need-based aid includes Pell Grants, work-study programs and Direct Subsidized Loans. Your FAFSA will determine your EFC, or expected family contribution. The FAFSA must be completed by June 30, 2026 for the 2025-26 academic year. Need-based financial aid…