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Earnings Watch: Wall Street is the most optimistic on these industries as the fourth quarter approaches

Oil and gas prices remain high for consumers, but heading into the fourth quarter, Wall Street analysts are saying buy the stocks.

Economic Report: Rising health costs could make it harder for the Fed to get inflation down to 2%

U.S. inflation has slowed sharply from a 40-year peak of 9.1% and it's gotten an assist from a surprising source: Falling medical costs. But that's ending.

Brett Arends's ROI: The biggest cost in retirement might be your home

It's not always a terrible thing to be a renter

: Young and worried about Social Security? Here’s what Gen Z should know.

'There is a strong degree of pessimism' among young workers about the future of Social Security.

: This retiree travels the world as a clown and loves it when ‘children’s faces light up’

Duffy the clown — aka Jed Selter — has found joy in retirement bringing laughter to kids.

Encore: Pensions, 401(k), Social Security, earnings: Sources of income for older households have changed dramatically

Earnings are much more important, but 401(k) withdrawals have yet to make their mark

Mutual Funds Weekly: These money and investing tips keep your portfolio solid if the market melts

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.

Brett Arends's ROI: One habit can triple your risk of getting dementia within 7 years. Here’s what not to do.

If you want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia, just get up.

: Expiring national flood-insurance program could be saved, but that alone won’t fix it

The National Flood Insurance Program is set to expire this month, potentially leaving millions of homeowners in the lurch. 

: UAW strike sets the stage for the 4-day work week — and a win could take it mainstream

The auto workers' union is seeking a 32-hour workweek at 40 hours of pay, which could have implications elsewhere.

: There are deals aplenty on National Cheeseburger Day, but are you ready to pay $10 for a burger otherwise?

If you’re a burger eater, you’ll have plenty of reason to celebrate on Sept. 18. It’s National Cheeseburger Day, after all, and many fast-food and fast-casual chains will be offering deals to mark the occasion. McDonald’s MCD is even selling double cheeseburgers for a mere 50 cents.

: Democrats join GOP, banks in pushing back on proposed bank capital rules

Democrats are split over the issue of tougher bank regulations, as some of the party's lawmakers join their Republican colleagues in questioning the proposed rules.
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