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Is a Stock Market Correction Coming? Most Americans Think So

and on October 4, 2026

A new survey finds 74% fear stocks are overextended, even as experts disagree on whether the AI boom signals a bubble.

Americans Say Inflation Has Put the FIRE Movement out of Reach

and on October 3, 2026

Prices are up 27% since 2021, while 71% of surveyed workers say early retirement now feels unrealistic—even as stock gains have lifted some portfolios.

Can We Still Use Pennies? Congress Plots a Penniless Future

and on October 1, 2026

About 114 billion pennies remain in circulation, and the new bill would let retailers round cash totals—though a few cents can still tilt the math.

Fewer Older Americans Are Working. Here’s One Likely Reason

and on September 30, 2026

The labor force participation rate for people 55 and older fell to 36.9% in July, but economists cite more than stock-market gains.

Here Are America’s Top 10 Boomtowns

and on September 29, 2026

Austin tops the ranking, but its housing market shows the downside of rapid growth: falling rents and homeowners struggling to sell.

Here’s How High-Income Americans Keep Spending in a Shaky Economy

and on September 26, 2026

The top 10% now drive 45.5% of consumer spending, while withdrawals from investments are rising across every age and income group.

Americans Are Taking Social Security Early. Will the Fund Run Dry?

and on September 24, 2026

A survey finds 45% of future retirees plan to claim before full retirement age, while fears about a 2032 shortfall shape the choice.

She Lost $600,000 in a Pig-Butchering Scam. Then Came the Tax Bill

and on September 21, 2026

A proposed law could erase a $225,000 tax debt for one victim, while new data shows older Americans reported $7.7 billion in fraud losses last year

Laid Off at 60? Here Are Some Tips for Starting Over

and on September 20, 2026

A sudden layoff can force a rethink of retirement timing, health coverage and the skills or contacts that may open a new door

Joint or Separate Accounts? The Wrong Choice Could Hurt Your Marriage

and on September 19, 2026

A 2023 study of 230 couples found pooled finances linked to greater harmony, but separate accounts can protect independence, premarital assets and debt-free spouses.

Retirees Spent Their Lives Saving. Now They’re Afraid to Spend

and on September 13, 2026

A 2026 Allianz survey found 39% of retirees hesitate to use their savings, revealing why spending after a lifetime of saving can feel so risky

Labor Day Weekend Gas Prices Have Never Been Higher

and on September 6, 2026

Drivers are paying $4.15 a gallon nationwide, while diesel has climbed to $5.85 and global conflicts keep fuel costs elevated.

I Had a Perfect Credit Score. Here’s How I Got It.

and on September 5, 2026

It took decades of financial missteps and hard-won discipline to reach that elusive 850 — and it didn’t last long.

Still Sending Checks in the Mail? It’s Time to Stop

and on September 5, 2026

Check fraud topped debit and gift card scams in 2025, and a few simple changes can help protect your account when paper payments are unavoidable

Why Paying Off a Mortgage Early Could Be the Wrong Move

and on September 2, 2026

An extra $500 monthly payment could save $87,000 in interest, but higher-rate debt and retirement needs may deserve your money first

These States Have the Highest and Lowest Income Tax Rates for 2026

and on August 31, 2026

Oregon tops the list with a 24.4% effective rate, while Florida sits at the bottom — and eight states just lowered their rates this year.

Trump Tariffs Evoke Smoot-Hawley Scene From ‘Ferris Bueller’

and on August 24, 2026

A famous classroom scene explains why the 1930 tariff law deepened the Depression — and why today’s trade fight isn’t a simple replay.

Oura Ring Doesn’t Accurately Measure Sleep Quality, Lawsuit Says

and on August 21, 2026

A California lawsuit says the popular ring may overstate sleep-stage accuracy, raising questions for consumers who paid hundreds for its health insights

The Magnificent 7 Are Struggling. Don’t Let Them Sink Your 401(k)

and on August 20, 2026

The seven stocks now make up 34% of the S&P 500, raising fresh questions about diversification for retirement savers.

How Often Can You Change Jobs for More Money? The Rules of ‘Job-Hopping.’

and on August 18, 2026

While changing jobs can boost income, experts warn that staying in roles for less than two to three years may flag you as a job-hopper, though the stigma is fading as modern career paths become less linear.

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