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If you’re struggling with money, you’re not alone. Most of us don’t learn how to handle personal finances in school, and we don’t have anyone to teach us. Considering how complicated it can be to learn the basics of saving, debt, budgeting, and spending, it’s understandable to make financial mistakes in your adult life. Maxing out your credit card, ignoring savings, and shopping to feel better are very human problems. The good news is that you can fix them. Below are seven actionable steps to get your personal finances in order and start feeling better about your money situation. Key…

The Trump administration has rolled back Biden-era guidance that discouraged 401(k) plans from including cryptocurrency in their investment lineups. This change opens the door for retirement investors to invest in digital assets—like Bitcoin and Ethereum—through their 401(k)s. Previously, plan fiduciaries were advised to exercise “extreme care before they consider adding a cryptocurrency option to a 401(k) plan’s investment menu.” In other words, the Biden administration’s past advice discouraged 401(k) plan sponsors from offering crypto investment options, according to Kevin Walsh, a principal at Groom Law Group. “I think it [the new guidance] increases the likelihood that the plan sponsors allow…

Working toward long-term financial goals doesn’t have to mean cutting out all the luxuries and small joys from your life. In fact, an all-or-nothing mindset can actually hold you back from reaching your goals. Instead, here are five strategies that can help you control your spending, repay debts, or save for retirement while still enjoying day-to-day life. Key Takeaways Strategies like designating “fun money,” values-based budgeting, or paying yourself first can help you get control of your spending while still having money for small splurges.Avoid an all-or-nothing mindset to save for goals like retirement, and use rewards and challenges to…

Applying for disability benefits through Social Security, known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), can be a tricky process, especially if you are also dealing with a difficult medical decision. Follow these five tips to increase the likelihood that your application will be approved. Key Takeaways Social Security applications can be rejected due to ineligibility, missing paperwork, or a lack of supporting documentation.Before you apply, ensure that you meet the strict definition of disability and have earned sufficient Social Security credits.Keep detailed records, ensure that your paperwork is complete and accurate, and be prepared to appeal with new evidence if…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.China GDP figures for the first half of the year are published on Tuesday, providing the latest indication of whether US President Donald Trump’s trade war is weighing on the economy.Despite trade tensions and deflationary pressures, the country is widely expected to report a strong figure. A Bloomberg poll of economists still forecasts the country to grow 5.3 per cent in the first six months of 2025, in line with the government’s growth target “of around 5 per cent” for the year. But…

Wedding season is expensive, with the average wedding guest spending $610 in 2024, according to an internal survey by wedding planning website The Knot. If you have multiple weddings to attend this year, those costs can quickly blow through your budget. Luckily, there are ways to handle the expense of wedding season without going broke (or feeling cheap!). It all starts with knowing what matters to you. Key Takeaways Take time to prioritize which weddings and associated events are important enough to justify the expense of attending.Stick to your budget with strategies like sharing expenses with friends, using airline or…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the worldAdvertisers are flocking to Fox News to reach “an audience of one”, according to the network’s head of ad sales, as companies, advocacy groups and foreign leaders try to lobby US President Donald Trump through his television screen. Fox News has recorded a boom in advertising revenues this year on the back of record audience numbers, backed by an unexpected boost from political advertising. While this typically falls away after an election, Fox has found that political and advocacy advertising has…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.One of the biggest policy challenges of our times will be how to regulate artificial intelligence appropriately. As the powerful general purpose technology is rapidly adopted across society and the economy, the task will be to maximise its upsides while minimising its downsides. AI is already proving a helpful boost to productivity in sectors such as software, marketing and administration. But its widespread use also raises real concerns about its more harmful impacts, ranging from algorithmic discrimination to deepfakes and disinformation. The…

Image credit: WAM Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued Law No. (7) of 2025, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for contracting activities in the emirate. The law marks a major step in enhancing governance and transparency within Dubai’s contracting sector and aligns with the emirate’s long-term development goals and international best practices, a WAM report said. Designed to unify and strengthen oversight, the legislation introduces standardised processes for contractor classification, licensing, accountability, and supervision. It also supports the broader objectives of Dubai’s economic strategy and sustainable…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Financial services myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.Cryptocurrency companies are racing to expand into traditional banking in the US, as they seek to capitalise on a friendlier regulatory environment under President Donald Trump and become more embedded in the financial system.Crypto payments group Ripple, stablecoin company Circle and custodian BitGo have applied for national trust bank charters that will allow them to offer some banking services, while crypto exchange Kraken plans to launch bank cards in the next month.“It’s a natural convergence,” Arjun Sethi, co-chief executive of Kraken, told…