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Good morning! It's Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money, on a day when smoke from Canadian wildfires is blanketing parts of the nation — and a Saharan dust cloud is on its way. Close the windows, folks. |
As Oklahoma legislators push to restrict trans rights and overturn the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage, Zane Eaves says his identity as a transgender man has put a target on his back in his home state. |
Do you have a 'lost' 401(k) account? |
At least $1.7 trillion languishes in lost or forgotten 401(k) accounts, with an average unclaimed balance of $56,616. Those 29 million idle accounts represent one quarter of all assets held in 401(k) retirement plans. |
Tariffs are hurting US manufacturing |
One of the key promises behind President Donald Trump's tariff strategy was to revive U.S. manufacturing. But the policies intended to lay that foundation are currently having the opposite effect. |
During the past three months, as President Donald Trump and his administration have worked to finalize tariff rates across dozens of countries and product categories, U.S. manufacturing has contracted. |
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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today. | | When it comes to choosing where to live and work, LGBTQ+ Americans say their options are narrowing as GOP-led states restrict their rights. | | It's easier than ever to track down lost 401(k) retirement accounts. And here's an incentive: The average balance is $56,000. | | | | A new report finds that US manufacturers are struggling to find their footing as President Donald Trump works through tariff negotiations. | | | | Market conditions have driven some couples to forgo a big wedding and put the money toward a home down payment. But what if you could have both? | | | | Taxpayers who have yet to receive a refund check from the IRS can relieve some of the stress by checking their status online. Here's how to do it. | | | | Another round of layoffs is hitting hundreds of Disney employees, mostly across television and film departments. | | | | Can you be fired without an explanation? The answer largely depends on the laws in your state or country and the nature of your employment. | | | | If you've recently gotten remarried, retirement might not be the first thing on your mind. But it has an effect on what your retirement looks like. | | | | As hiring has slowed amid tariffs and economic uncertainty, long-term unemployment has climbed to a more than 2-year high. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
