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America’s Favorite Investment Is Not What You Think

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

Exclusive: Johnson Says Housing Bill Will Become Law, with or without Trump

Johnson pushed Trump in a two-hour Oval Office meeting to sign the bill — but says it becomes law automatically in 10 days regardless of what the president decides.

Disney to Pay $50 Million Settlement. Here’s How to Get Your Share

Eligible YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers have until Sept. 8, 2026, to file a claim — but individual payouts depend on subscription length and the total number of approved claims.

Gold and Oil Prices Are Both Down. Here’s Why That Matters

Gold surged past $5,000 an ounce in January then reversed course — and falling oil prices aren’t actually the culprit, despite what intuition might suggest.

‘A Big Yawn’: Trump Says He’s Unsure on Signing Affordable Housing Bill

The first major housing legislation in three decades cleared Congress with overwhelming bipartisan margins — but Trump is holding it hostage over an unrelated voting bill.

Sephora Launches ‘Quiet Hours.’ Here’s What Shoppers Need to Know

Sephora joins Walmart, Target, and Toys ‘R’ Us in offering sensory-friendly shopping hours — but hasn’t said exactly when those quieter periods will start.

These Are the 10 Most Expensive Destinations in the World

New data reveals travelers are cutting back on everyday spending to fund bucket-list trips — and the priciest destination averages $27,195 for just 18 days.

11 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food Stamps

SNAP is designed to help low-income Americans buy nutritious food, but some of these “food” items might surprise you.

8 Types of Income That Can Jack up Your Medicare Premiums

Higher income in retirement can lead to sticker shock when it comes to Medicare health insurance premiums.

35 of the Highest-Paying Freelance Jobs in 2026

These gigs can offer freelancers the best pay and flexible scheduling.

10 Items Retirees Regret Keeping Too Long: How Many Do You Have?

You could be sitting on hundreds of dollars of “clutter.” Here are some household items to sell now…if it’s not already too late.

9 Costco Items That Waste Your Money

Buying in bulk is a great way to save—until you throw half of it away. Read this list before your next visit to any warehouse store.

The Florida Retirement Trap: 5 Reasons the Middle Class Is Being Pushed Out of the Sunshine State

I’ve lived in South Florida for 25 years. You’re welcome to join me, but better pack lots and lots of money.

I’m a Home Inspector: 7 Home Repairs You Can Safely Ignore

A retired home inspector reveals some common “flaws” that look scary but are probably harmless and that you can probably fix yourself.

Supreme Court Rules Trump Can’t Fire Lisa Cook. What It Means for Fed

The 5-4 ruling lets Cook keep her seat through at least 2038 and signals the Federal Reserve’s political independence may hold even under sustained White House pressure.