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Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's plan for Social Security calls for increased benefits for low earners and more taxes for high-income individuals.

CNBC spoke with David Shipler, author of The Working Poor, about how the pandemic could make wages, and poverty in the U.S., even worse. 

Whether it is a 401(k) plan, IRA or Roth IRA, you'll find both advantages and disadvantages to each plan. Here's how to decide which is best for you.

Homeowners who refinance their mortgage may end up paying a higher interest rate. This is because lenders may pass on some of the costs incurred from an "adverse market" fee that they will soon have to start paying on certain loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Businesses in many states are likely to face tax increases as early as next year to replenish depleted trust funds that pay unemployment benefits. Workers may also face cuts in unemployment benefits.

Roger Altman, the Evercore founder and Democratic donor, acknowledged investors would initially sell stocks if Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump.

That health care policy you're purchasing may have less protection than you intended. Some insurance representatives may engage in deceptive marketing practices, a report from the Government Accountability Office found.

Amid campus shutdowns due to Covid-19, a growing number of college students are seeking repayment for tuition, fees and room and board.

Businesses in many states are likely to face tax increases as early as next year to replenish depleted trust funds that pay unemployment benefits. Workers may also face cuts in unemployment benefits.

There's been a lot of news on where relief measures stand. Here's a breakdown of what money and protections you can actually count on.

Adam Haloub, President of CannTrade, talks about the company’s crowdfunding raise on MicroVentures and what the company has been up to since then. Continue reading →

The vast majority of active managers underperform their risk-adjusted benchmarks.  How come so few fund managers beat the market?

That lofty valuation makes Chime the most valuable American fintech start-up serving retail consumers.

The economy has struggled since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet markets have recovered from an initial plunge and are now booming again. The disconnect can be disconcerting for investors, who should rebalance, diversify and maintain realistic expectations in the face of unprecendented world events.

Facebook has been focused on small business amid large brand boycotts of the social media and advertising giant, and it has a new platform to help Main Street at a time of crisis.