Trump sends tax refund update to Americans: 2026 checks will be ‘substantially’ bigger than before. How to use it wisely

The U.S. stock market has been a powerful engine of wealth creation. Trump has pointed to that strength, recently saying that “the only thing that’s really going up big? It’s the stock market and your 401(k)s (6).”Whether you’re thinking about shoring up your finances, preparing for uncertainty or putting that extra money to work, here are a few ways Americans may consider investing their potential windfall.For many households, that raises an immediate question: What’s the smartest way to use a sudden cash ...