Investing
How to pick an asset allocation you can live with
Asset allocation is the stock-to-bond split that drives most of your portfolio's behavior — the right one is set by your timeline and your honest reaction to…
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Naomi Bergman
Independent editorial contributor covering fintech, payments, household credit, regulation and markets.
Articles by Naomi Bergman
Finance News
What the debt ceiling is — and why fights over it rattle markets
The debt ceiling caps how much the Treasury may borrow to pay bills Congress already approved — brinkmanship over it threatens payments, not spending.
Money News
How the child tax credit works in 2026
The child tax credit is worth up to $2,200 per qualifying child under the 2025 tax law — partially refundable, income-tested, and claimed on the return you file…
Finance News
What GDP reports tell you — and what they do not
GDP measures the economy's total output, published three times per quarter in annualized form — a rearview number that still moves your job prospects and the…
Finance News
Why bank mergers matter for customers
When your bank is acquired, the accounts move and the details change — branches, rates, fees, and card networks — and the notice arrives in fine print you…