How the Year of the Fire Horse Can Spur You to Build Wealth in 2026

Whether you follow astrology or not, the Fire Horse can be a compelling metaphor for taking the reins of your finances.

Ford Recalls More Than 134,000 Vehicles. See Affected Models

Two separate defects hit F-150, Super Duty and Mach-E owners — one blocks rearview cameras, another can send trim flying off.

Veteran Home Buying Timeline: 8 Steps From Offer to Keys

A late paperwork request or a new credit card mid-escrow can quietly add weeks to a VA loan closing.

Ray Dalio Says Gold Beats Bitcoin As a Hedge. Here Are 3 Things He’s Not Telling You

The world’s most famous hedge-fund founder is right about gold. He’s just leaving out the parts that decide who profits.

1.5 Million Hand Warmers Recalled: See Affected Products

Recalled OCOOPA warmers have sparked 15 fires and 350 burns, including one death — here’s how to get your refund.

Heat Waves Are Lasting Longer. Here’s How to Keep Your Energy Bill under Control

Homeowners could pay up to $800 for AC this summer — 10.5% more than last year — unless they spot these warning signs their unit is failing.

You Could Be Owed Money in Equifax’s $2.2M Settlement

Roughly 37,000 consumers flagged for duplicate collection accounts on their credit reports could claim up to $600 apiece by Sept. 1.

7 Benefits of Couples Sleeping Separately — and 3 Downsides

More people do it than you might think — for all kinds of reasons.

How to Save Garden Seeds Now and Spend Less on Planting Next Spring

A few dry, cool storage tricks now can turn this year’s flowers and veggies into next spring’s seedlings for free.

Money in a Minute for the Week Ending July 31, 2026

Here’s a quick roundup of the news that moved your money this week, from Money Talks News founder, Stacy Johnson.

Stellantis Recalls 1.2 Million Ram 1500 Trucks: See Which Are Affected

More than 1.2 million Ram 1500 owners may have a seat belt buckle that isn’t properly anchored to the truck’s frame.

Is Maryland a Good State to Live in? Here’s What National Ranking Says

Maryland lands at No. 21 overall, with a top-five health care score but a 37th-place economy ranking, as Utah tops the list again.

Amazon Got $600 Million of Your Tariff Money Back. 6 Things Every Shopper Should Know

The refunds are real. Some shoppers get checks. Most won’t. Here’s how to tell which group you’re in.

Why Independent, Free Thinkers Might Just Fall in Love With Belize

A new population of freedom-seekers is finding its way to these shores.

Ozempic Is Giving People ‘Temporal Hollowing.’ Doctors Are Sounding an Alarm.

Surgeons say rapid weight loss on GLP-1 drugs can hollow out the temples — a subtle change that quietly ages the whole face.

Seven Deaths Now Reported from Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in NYC

Officials say the source is contained, but 92 people have been infected and symptoms can take days to appear near the Upper East Side outbreak.

7 Diseases That Strike Women More Often Than Men — and Why

Many illnesses disproportionately affect women, but medical research still doesn’t have all the answers.

If Gas Were Priced Like Bottled Water, a Fill-up Would Cost $61,000 — 6 Things You’re Wildly Overpaying For

Everyone’s screaming about $4 gas. Meanwhile, you’re buying a liquid at over $4,000 a gallon without a word. Here are things you’re overpaying for.

Here’s How to Spot Your Car’s Fluid Leaks and What Each Color Means

A clear puddle might be harmless condensation — or a dangerous fuel leak; the color and smell tell you which fix can’t wait.

Are Cruise Tender Ports Accessible? Why They Can Be ‘Frustrating’

One wheelchair user skipped an entire country because his ship’s tender wasn’t accessible — here’s how to check before you book.

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