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Retire on 8% a year with little or no risk? How to use annuities the right way.
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Retire on 8% a year with little or no risk? How to use annuities the right way.

Market turmoil has created a remarkable opportunity in recent weeks for retirees and those seeking secure, stable income for life.

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Investors have made big bets on tech stocks. Why one strategist just downgraded the sector.
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Investors have made big bets on tech stocks. Why one strategist just downgraded the sector.

Slowing flows into tech stocks as valuations deteriorate has one strategist lowering the firm’s rating on tech stocks.

10/14/2026 · 23 views
The truth about being a landlord in retirement
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The truth about being a landlord in retirement

Investing in rental property isn’t easy or ‘passive’

10/14/2026 · 22 views
My wife says we can’t afford to retire, so I vetoed her $8,000 trip to Italy. We have $4 million saved. Do I keep working?
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My wife says we can’t afford to retire, so I vetoed her $8,000 trip to Italy. We have $4 million saved. Do I keep working?

“I worry about healthcare, long-term care, inflation, a long bear market and living to 95.”

10/14/2026 · 24 views
‘The house is worth $925,000’: My sister moved in with our mother, 78, and says she deserves the family home. Is she right?
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‘The house is worth $925,000’: My sister moved in with our mother, 78, and says she deserves the family home. Is she right?

“The house is worth $925,000 and mom owns it outright. She also has $480,000 in investments.”

10/13/2026 · 25 views
‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. Now she wants me to leave my home to her two children.
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‘I have no children’: My aunt gave me $50,000 for a down payment. Now she wants me to leave my home to her two children.

“The house cost $385,000. With my savings, her $50,000 and a small mortgage, I was able to close.”

10/13/2026 · 34 views
‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli is in trouble with regulators again, this time for influencing biopharma stocks
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‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli is in trouble with regulators again, this time for influencing biopharma stocks

The controversial investor has been weighing in on biopharma stocks even though he’s banned from doing so.

10/13/2026 · 30 views
Raising taxes on investments, estates and benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.
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Raising taxes on investments, estates and benefits could keep Social Security from running out of money. Here’s who could pay the most.

Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on…

10/13/2026 · 21 views
The Treasury Department started Trump accounts for 60 million kids — but families still have to take this step if they want one
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The Treasury Department started Trump accounts for 60 million kids — but families still have to take this step if they want one

Here’s what parents seeking the $1,000 seed money for their child need to know.

10/1/2026 · 21 views
Stock futures flat as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war
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Stock futures flat as U.S. and Canada appear headed for trade war

U.S. stock-index futures were little changed on Sunday, as it appeared the U.S. was on the verge of an all-out trade…

8/23/2026 · 1 min read · 46 views
‘This is very stressful’: My son’s roof was damaged in a storm, but his insurance won’t pay. How can he fight this?
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‘This is very stressful’: My son’s roof was damaged in a storm, but his insurance won’t pay. How can he fight this?

The article presents a reader's query regarding a dispute with an insurance company that refused to pay for…

8/18/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
U.S. investors have been buying stocks all month and are now sitting on profits. Here’s what might make them sell.
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U.S. investors have been buying stocks all month and are now sitting on profits. Here’s what might make them sell.

But the momentum behind weekly inflows has begun to moderate.

8/18/2026 · 1 min read · 52 views
‘We are committed Christians’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut us out of their lives after a political argument. Should we change our $3 million will?
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‘We are committed Christians’: Our son and daughter-in-law cut us out of their lives after a political argument. Should we change our $3 million will?

Our net worth is $3 million and could eventually grow to more than $4 million because of an anticipated inheritance…

8/18/2026 · 1 min read · 50 views
‘Too many people go bankrupt’: Should Medicare provide catastrophic coverage?
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‘Too many people go bankrupt’: Should Medicare provide catastrophic coverage?

A reader of Moneyist proposes that Medicaid and Medicare should shift toward providing primarily catastrophic coverage…

8/18/2026 · 1 min read · 50 views
How do I deal with co-workers who constantly complain about the dumbest problems?
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How do I deal with co-workers who constantly complain about the dumbest problems?

I recently had to run a meeting where everyone else was a man, and it was a mess. Any time someone disagrees with…

8/18/2026 · 1 min read · 55 views
Disney sues FCC over Trump’s broadcast-license threat
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Disney sues FCC over Trump’s broadcast-license threat

Over time, those attacks have escalated into express demands that ABC be stripped of its broadcast licenses because of…

8/18/2026 · 1 min read · 56 views
Home Depot revenue rises even as customers turn away from bigger projects
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Home Depot revenue rises even as customers turn away from bigger projects

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8/18/2026 · 1 min read · 49 views
My friend’s mother died. Can she stop Medicaid from taking the family home?
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My friend’s mother died. Can she stop Medicaid from taking the family home?

Both were receiving Medicaid, and there will be a Medicaid estate-recovery lien against the house, in addition to an…

8/14/2026 · 1 min read · 48 views
‘I didn’t know what else to do’: Patients take their health-insurance battles to Facebook and LinkedIn
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‘I didn’t know what else to do’: Patients take their health-insurance battles to Facebook and LinkedIn

Patients are increasingly using social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn to voice grievances about…

8/14/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
Congress changed the rules around charitable giving. You’ll now save more money if you donate earlier in the year.
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Congress changed the rules around charitable giving. You’ll now save more money if you donate earlier in the year.

Congress has changed the rules around charitable giving, allowing individuals to save more money if they donate…

8/14/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
These workers have charisma, confidence — and no fear of AI taking their jobs. They’re the personality hires.
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These workers have charisma, confidence — and no fear of AI taking their jobs. They’re the personality hires.

AI is reshaping the qualities employers prioritize in candidates, emphasizing traits beyond technical skills. Workers…

8/14/2026 · 1 min read · 53 views
‘My husband and I are at odds’: Should we tap our home equity or sell stocks to build a $100,000 emergency fund?
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‘My husband and I are at odds’: Should we tap our home equity or sell stocks to build a $100,000 emergency fund?

A 57‑year‑old woman and her 61‑year‑old husband, both semi‑retired, have seen their cash reserves dwindle after recent…

8/14/2026 · 1 min read · 42 views
Tesla’s stock is bouncing. Here’s what the options market says you should do.
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Tesla’s stock is bouncing. Here’s what the options market says you should do.

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8/14/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
Chipotle lifts its sales forecast even as a lettuce-linked outbreak slows foot traffic
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Chipotle lifts its sales forecast even as a lettuce-linked outbreak slows foot traffic

Chipotle Mexican Grill has lifted its sales forecast for the year despite a recent outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.…

7/29/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
Robinhood puts up record revenue as volatility drives a trading bonanza
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Robinhood puts up record revenue as volatility drives a trading bonanza

When they see periods of market volatility, they actually use it as an opportunity to lean in.”

7/29/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Starbucks is becoming cool again. Here’s how it pulled off its turnaround.
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Starbucks is becoming cool again. Here’s how it pulled off its turnaround.

Starbucks shares rose 4.5% in extended trading after the company reported its fourth consecutive quarter of same-store…

7/29/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Nvidia’s potential new deal with OpenAI would revive a spooky tech-bubble habit, analyst warns
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Nvidia’s potential new deal with OpenAI would revive a spooky tech-bubble habit, analyst warns

The Ohio facility could cost over $500 billion and would be the largest data-center project announced to date,…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 43 views
Stop snacking. Restricting eating for only 8 or 9 hours a day may keep your mind sharp.
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Stop snacking. Restricting eating for only 8 or 9 hours a day may keep your mind sharp.

Eating during a shorter period of time during the day could give your brain a boost.That’s according to a new study…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
More cracks emerge in AI-related bonds as Meta, Microsoft earnings loom
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More cracks emerge in AI-related bonds as Meta, Microsoft earnings loom

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7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 41 views
Apple reclaims title of world’s largest company after historic stretch of outperformance
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Apple reclaims title of world’s largest company after historic stretch of outperformance

Apple currently commands a market cap of $4.93 trillion, while Nvidia’s NVDA market cap declined to $4.78 trillion as…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 50 views
‘I know what he wants to do,’ Trump says of Fed’s Warsh, as president presses for rate cuts
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‘I know what he wants to do,’ Trump says of Fed’s Warsh, as president presses for rate cuts

Warsh “wants to do the right thing,” but is facing a Fed board that might oppose him, the president said.

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 51 views
SpaceX’s stock falls to a new low despite a near-flawless Starship flight
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SpaceX’s stock falls to a new low despite a near-flawless Starship flight

SpaceX successfully launched its Starship on its 13th test flight, achieving near‑perfect performance according to…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
Micron and other chip stocks fall as China steals the spotlight
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Micron and other chip stocks fall as China steals the spotlight

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7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 44 views
The AI boom shows no sign of slowing — and the U.S. economy is reaping the benefits
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The AI boom shows no sign of slowing — and the U.S. economy is reaping the benefits

Demand for computer memory and related AI technologies surged in the second quarter, driving a 3.1% increase in new…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
Should you get paid to care for a family member?
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Should you get paid to care for a family member?

Caregivers “report depleting savings, taking on debt, paying bills late, even downsizing their homes in order to…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
This small-cap stock strategy shines by riding the beat-and-raise trend
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This small-cap stock strategy shines by riding the beat-and-raise trend

They might also wow investors by raising their own expectations for coming quarters, or even for several years. But he…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Do I need to hire a broker to find an apartment in New York City?
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Do I need to hire a broker to find an apartment in New York City?

A user is relocating from Philadelphia to New York City and is searching for a one‑bedroom apartment in Manhattan or…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
Policy uncertainty is muddling retirement planning — and advisers are just as confused
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Policy uncertainty is muddling retirement planning — and advisers are just as confused

For example, changes to Social Security and Medicare can put basic security at risk; changes to the tax system can…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
The S&P 500 is echoing its 2021 setup, according to Morgan Stanley
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The S&P 500 is echoing its 2021 setup, according to Morgan Stanley

The S&P 500 is currently showing similarities to its setup in 2021, according to Morgan Stanley. This similarity is…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
Strategist’s mathematical formula for Trump’s ‘TACOs’ borne out by weekend ceasefire
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Strategist’s mathematical formula for Trump’s ‘TACOs’ borne out by weekend ceasefire

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7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 40 views
For 44 years, this investor held aces in the long-bond game. He just folded.
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For 44 years, this investor held aces in the long-bond game. He just folded.

He concluded this was an excellent moment to buy 30-year U.S.

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Here’s how to use the salary ranges in job postings to get paid more
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Here’s how to use the salary ranges in job postings to get paid more

Recent legislation in several U.S. states now requires employers to include salary ranges in job postings. Virginia…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 45 views
He brought AI to Wall Street in 1994 — but won’t trust ChatGPT with his money
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He brought AI to Wall Street in 1994 — but won’t trust ChatGPT with his money

In 1994 he left academia to bring machine learning to Wall Street, then founded SCT Capital, one of the first hedge…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 33 views
Is your AI data-center stock vulnerable to voter backlash? Use this 5-part test to find out.
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Is your AI data-center stock vulnerable to voter backlash? Use this 5-part test to find out.

Buy anything that generates electricity, the logic went, because every data center needs power and supply is short.It…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 27 views
Navigating the Fed’s next move? Why these trades may be an investor’s best weapon.
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Navigating the Fed’s next move? Why these trades may be an investor’s best weapon.

The trading week begins positively as U.S.-Iran tensions appear to ease. Investors are awaiting earnings reports from…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 36 views
‘It’s a high price to pay’: My adviser says I don’t need a withdrawal plan for my $2.3 million portfolio. Is he right?
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‘It’s a high price to pay’: My adviser says I don’t need a withdrawal plan for my $2.3 million portfolio. Is he right?

A financial adviser argues that a wealthy investor does not need a formal withdrawal plan for a $2.3 million…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 39 views
Oil prices see largest one-day declines in two months amid pause in strikes
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Oil prices see largest one-day declines in two months amid pause in strikes

Oil prices dropped sharply on Monday, marking the largest one‑day decline in two months. The fall followed a pause in…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 47 views
Fivefold increase for Chinese chip maker CXMT in Shanghai debut
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Fivefold increase for Chinese chip maker CXMT in Shanghai debut

Chinese chip maker CXMT has made a significant debut on the Shanghai stock exchange, with its stock price increasing…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 37 views
‘I feel lucky’: I’m 71 and inherited $20,000. What should I do with this money?
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‘I feel lucky’: I’m 71 and inherited $20,000. What should I do with this money?

A 71-year-old retiree has inherited $20,000 and is considering how to use the money. The individual lives comfortably…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 35 views
‘Ransom Canyon’ star Josh Duhamel: The self-described ‘doomsday prepper’ quickly sells $3.4 million L.A. home
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‘Ransom Canyon’ star Josh Duhamel: The self-described ‘doomsday prepper’ quickly sells $3.4 million L.A. home

Josh Duhamel, star of 'Ransom Canyon', has sold his Los Angeles home for $3.4 million. The property was initially…

7/27/2026 · 1 min read · 38 views

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