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Sam Altman Says AI Isn’t Coming for Your Job, After All

and on May 26, 2026

OpenAI’s CEO once predicted AI would eliminate 30–40% of all work tasks — now he’s publicly saying his fears were overblown.

Most of Us Retire Earlier Than Planned. Here Are the Top Reasons

and on May 25, 2026

Three in five retirees leave the workforce earlier than planned — and health setbacks, not personal choice, is the top reason for those earning under $35,000.

Car Insurance Is Expensive. Here Are 10 Tips for a Lower Premium.

and on May 23, 2026

Auto insurance premiums surged two-thirds since 2020 — but experts say a few targeted moves can shave hundreds off your annual bill.

Jeff Bezos Says the Bottom Half of Americans Should Pay ‘Zero’ Tax

and on May 21, 2026

The world’s fourth-wealthiest man told CNBC he wants to wipe out federal income taxes for the bottom half of Americans — and would lobby Washington to make it happen.

The 4% Rule Is Now the 4.7% Rule. That Matters for Your Retirement.

and on May 17, 2026

The man who invented the 4% retirement rule says it’s time for an upgrade — and the new number means retirees may be able to spend more safely than they thought.

Nothing but Stocks in Your 401(k)? Rebalance Before It’s Too Late

and on May 16, 2026

With the S&P 500 nearly quadrupling over the past decade, many retirement savers are unknowingly carrying far more stock risk than their goals allow.

Half of Americans Get Financial Advice From AI, but Is It Any Good?

and on May 15, 2026

An MIT and Stanford study of 1,000 Americans found that AI gives better financial advice to people who already understand money — and consistently steers women toward more conservative investments.

What If the Government Just Gave Every Baby a $1,000 ‘Trump Account’?

and on May 10, 2026

Two-thirds of newborns haven’t claimed their $1,000 federal head start — researchers say auto-enrollment could put that money in every eligible child’s hands automatically.

Guess Which Half of America Holds 89% of the Wealth

and on May 9, 2026

Boomers alone control $90 trillion in assets — more than half of all U.S. wealth — while Americans under 45 share just 11%, a gap researchers say will take decades to close.

Billionaires May Be Allowed to Donate Stock to Trump Accounts

and on May 6, 2026

Launching July 5 with a $1,000 federal seed payment, Trump Accounts may soon let Elon Musk gift Tesla shares to 5 million enrolled children.

A ‘Diversified’ Portfolio Beat the Stock Market in 2025. What Is It?

and on May 5, 2026

Morningstar’s 11-asset diversified mix returned 18.3% in 2025, beating the S&P 500 — but the classic 60/40 portfolio still wins over the long haul.

A Proposal Would Cap Social Security at $100,000. Will It Fly?

and on May 4, 2026

A think tank’s plan to cap Social Security at $100,000 is just one of eight ideas on the table to prevent a 28% benefit cut by 2032.

Americans Fear This Retirement Setback More Than Death

and on May 4, 2026

Two in three Americans say running out of money scares them more than dying — and at $6,200 a month for assisted living, their fears aren’t unfounded.

Planning to Work in Retirement? Don’t Count on It

and on May 2, 2026

Nearly 3 in 4 workers plan to fund part of their retirement with a paycheck — but data going back to 1999 shows most never actually do.

TrumpIRA Site Broadens Access to Retirement Plans. How to Enroll

and on May 1, 2026

Millions of workers without a workplace retirement plan will soon be able to open an IRA through a new government website — and may qualify for up to $1,000 in annual matching funds.

Will Gas Prices Drop This Year? Here’s What Experts Are Saying

, and on April 30, 2026

The national average just hit $4.30 a gallon — up from $3.18 a year ago — and experts warn there may be no real relief until 2027.

America Barely Uses OPEC Oil. Why Are Gas Prices So High?

and on April 29, 2026

Even though the U.S. barely imports Middle Eastern oil, gas hit $4.18 a gallon — here’s why a distant war still hits your wallet directly.

Tax Hikes or Benefit Cuts? 8 Ways to Fix Social Security

and on April 26, 2026

Without action, Social Security faces automatic 28% benefit cuts by 2032 — experts say the math is easy; the political will is not.

Gen Z Loves ‘Alternative’ Investing. Or Is It Gambling?

and on April 24, 2026

Northwestern Mutual’s 2026 study found that 80% of Gen Zers who chase crypto and meme stocks feel ‘financially behind’ — and experts say some of what they’re calling investing is actually gambling in disguise.

The Penny Is Already Dead. Could the Nickel Be Next to Go?

, , and on April 20, 2026

The government lost $85 million minting nickels last year — nearly five times its losses on pennies — and economists say the five-cent coin could face elimination within a decade.

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