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‘Is it a case of them or us?’ We’re in our 40s. Do we retire early in our 50s — or save for our kids’ education?

“We’re both teachers, with a combined gross income of $210,000.”

L.A. Lakers owner Jeanie Buss plunks down $4.2 million on seaside California home

Buss’ purchase of the property comes just two months after she and her family finalized the sale of their majority stake in the Lakers.

More uninsured drivers, more unfixed damage: Soaring car-insurance prices have pushed Americans into risky trade-offs

Here’s why car-insurance prices will continue to weigh heavily on drivers, likely prompting them to make more high-stakes bets next year.

Workers are getting very worried about losing their jobs as financial fears rise

Financial worries have gradually taken over as employees’ biggest concerns since inflation spiked, the job market stalled and the rise of AI threatens to disrupt how people work.

Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ shows investors feeling confident heading into 2026 — and overlooking some big risks

The VIX has been on a wild ride this year, but it is on track to finish 2025 at or around its lowest level since December 2024.

How to start a solo 401(k) for your side hustle — and boost your savings up to the $70,000 limit

If you’re a high earner, you could convert after-tax income into a Roth account and never pay tax on it again.

Many Americans are struggling to afford food. Ask yourself: Who’s getting rich from this?

Powerful “Big Ag” — not small farmers and ranchers or even tariffs — is the root cause of the food-affordability crisis.

Americans are starting the new year with record debt. Here’s how they can get it under control.

Even if the Fed is moving too slowly to significantly help borrowers, people carrying high-interest credit-card or auto debt can still take proactive action in the new year by working to improve their credit scores and refinancing loans.

Jerome Powell was right all along

If the president had gotten his way, inflation would surely be rocketing again, the economy would be overheating and the Fed would have to raise short-term rates again.

Financial advisers want $5K to do my Roth conversions. Will they really help me avoid tax?

“It seems like the perfect situation for charlatans.”

Americans say the economy is lousy, but their spending habits say the economy is pretty good. What’s going on?

Tariffs, rising inflation and fewer new jobs cast a pall over the economy in 2025. Next year might be different.

4 reasons Americans aren’t drinking as much alcohol this holiday season — or any at all

The growing use of weight-loss drugs is one factor behind the decline in alcohol consumption.
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