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Had It with Credit Card Rates? Here’s a Hack for Lowering Them

and on July 9, 2026

LendingTree found 84% of cardholders who asked for a lower interest rate got one, averaging a 6.3-point cut.

Dow Drops as Trump Signals Iran Ceasefire May Be Over

and on July 8, 2026

Oil jumped 6% and the Dow shed nearly 600 points after renewed U.S.-Iran strikes rekindled fears of a wider Middle East conflict.

First-Time Home Buyers Are a Vanishing Breed

and on July 6, 2026

A once-common price-to-income ratio of 2.4 has jumped to 3.5, pushing the typical first-time buyer’s age to a record 40.

How Do Trump Accounts Work? $1,000 for These Kids Now Live

, and on July 6, 2026

Over 500,000 kids got a $1,000 federal deposit on July 4 — here’s who qualifies and when the money can finally be touched.

The 20 Highest-Paying Jobs in America? Doctors, Doctors, More Doctors.

and on July 5, 2026

Only one of the 20 highest-paid U.S. jobs isn’t held by a doctor — and it pays over $226,000 to fly planes, not treat patients.

America’s Favorite Investment Is Not What You Think

and on June 30, 2026

For nearly 20 years, Gallup has asked Americans to name their favorite long-term investment — and stocks have never once topped the list.

My Mother Died. Then I Spent 8 Hours on Hold With the IRS

and on June 27, 2026

The IRS answered fewer than 1 in 5 calls last tax season — and for one journalist trying to collect his late mother’s refund, navigating the agency’s phone lines took months and over 8 hours on hold.

Seniors Risk Outliving Their Retirement Savings in These States

and on June 26, 2026

A new analysis finds the average 65-year-old faces a $109,000 retirement shortfall — and in New York, that gap swells to $471,000.

Is College Worth It? Here Are the Majors That Pay Off.

and on June 25, 2026

A study tracking nearly 1 million Texas students found the average bachelor’s degree delivers $87,000 in net earnings above non-college peers — but your major matters.

The ‘Magic Number’ for a Comfortable Retirement Just Got Bigger

and on June 21, 2026

The new retirement ‘magic number’ hit $1.46 million in 2026, yet most Gen Xers nearing retirement have saved less than four times their annual income.

Here Are 25 High-Paying Jobs for College Grads, Including Arts Majors

and on June 19, 2026

From arts to business to humanities, new grad salaries range widely — but one field’s top earners clear $206,000 a year, according to Labor Department data.

Gen X Just Turned 60. They’re Still Tapping Parents for Cash.

and on June 13, 2026

One-third of Gen Xers — a generation now approaching retirement age — still rely on their parents for financial help, according to a major new survey.

America Has a Credit Card Problem. Is It 2008 All Over Again?

and on June 12, 2026

Credit card delinquency has hit its highest level since 2011, with 13% of balances 90+ days overdue — and for the deeply indebted, escape is getting harder.

Maybe We Don’t All Need $1 Million to Retire, After All

and on June 7, 2026

The typical American retires with just $126,000 in savings — yet surveys find 82% of retirees say they’re living comfortably.

Separate Checks? 7 Money Tips for Older Daters

and on June 6, 2026

From splitting the bill to dodging romance scams, here’s what AARP and financial experts say older adults need to know before their next date.

The 20 Highest-Paying Jobs in America? Doctors, Doctors, More Doctors.

and on June 5, 2026

Of the 20 best-paid U.S. occupations, 19 are doctors — and each extra year of medical training translates to $143,000 more in annual pay.

These 8 ‘Financial Fixes’ Can Save You Money in an Hour or Less

and on June 1, 2026

From freezing your credit to hunting unclaimed cash, these quick financial tasks could add hundreds to your bottom line — no expertise required.

Can You Afford to Retire With Kids in School?

and on May 31, 2026

More than 4 million school-age kids live with seniors — and if you plan to retire before they’re grown, the financial math gets complicated fast.

College Grads Expect an $80K Salary. Good Luck with That

and on May 29, 2026

A new survey finds grads expect $80K starting pay, but the actual average is $56K — and today’s hiring drought makes narrowing that gap harder than ever.

Trump Accounts App Is Live, but the Accounts Have Not Yet Launched

, and on May 28, 2026

The app is live and sign-ups are open, but the $1,000 government seed money won’t land until July 4 — when the accounts officially launch.

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