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The most welcoming states for LGBTQ+ Americans

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ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Tue Jun 3 2025

 

Daniel de Visé Personal Finance Reporter

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.

Oklahoma ranks 44th in the nation on a list, released Monday, of the most and least welcoming states for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans.

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.  

And those figures come from a 2023 report. The numbers could be higher now

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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People hold flags and signs as the Supreme Court hears arguments over an appeal by President Joe Biden's administration of a lower court's decision upholding a GOP-backed ban in Tennessee on gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors in Washington on Dec. 4.

When it comes to choosing where to live and work, LGBTQ+ Americans say their options are narrowing as GOP-led states restrict their rights.

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$1.7 trillion sits in lost 401(k) accounts. Is one of them yours?

It's easier than ever to track down lost 401(k) retirement accounts. And here's an incentive: The average balance is $56,000.

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Trump's tariffs make US manufacturers grate, not greater

A new report finds that US manufacturers are struggling to find their footing as President Donald Trump works through tariff negotiations.

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What to know about using gifted funds for home down payment

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?

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Still haven't gotten your tax refund? How to check your status

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.

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Disney layoffs hit hundreds of employees as part of ongoing cuts

Another round of layoffs is hitting hundreds of Disney employees, mostly across television and film departments.

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Can you be terminated by your employer without a reason?

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.

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Social Security and remarriage: Understanding the impact on your benefits

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.

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'You become very numb.' High long-term unemployment a sign of distress

As hiring has slowed amid tariffs and economic uncertainty, long-term unemployment has climbed to a more than 2-year high.

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