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Loans 12h ago

Lending circles offer no interest and no collateral — here's why millions still use them to bypass banks

They’re non-traditional and don’t pay any interest, so why do people use community lending circles?

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Retirement 13h ago

40% of workers ages 55 to 65 have no retirement account, AARP finds — and the average Gen Xer has saved just $215K

The “forgotten generation” didn’t forget to save for the future. But they faced real challenges that have left many of them falling behind.

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News 13h ago

Trump admin to take $874M in equity stakes in 7 chip companies — experts say it could set bad precedent

The U.S. government has owned stakes in private companies before — but only during times of emergency.

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Investing 13h ago

Leopold Aschenbrenner was up 439% — then 4x leverage wiped out 67% of his $45B AI hedge fund in one month

Hedge fund manager Leopold Aschenbrenner went from wunderkind to wipeout after losing billions in AI bets with borrowed funds. His story serves as a brutal reality check for margin traders.

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Employment 14h ago

Ben Broca raised $30 million and built a $10 million AI company with 10,000 customers — without hiring a single employee

A growing number of entrepreneurs are using AI to build businesses entirely alone. They’re referred to as “solopreneurs.”

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Managing Money 14h ago

Experts say putting every dollar toward $35,000 in credit card debt could backfire — here's another approach

If you have $35,000 in credit card debt and no savings, jumping right into paying it off may seem like the right move. But it's actually important to find a balance.

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Retirement 15h ago

A $65,000 401(k) projects just $4,300 in annual retirement income — here's why that number is wildly misleading

Income estimates on 401(k) statements are based on current balance, not future contributions. This may discourage saving, but experts say there are good reasons for it, and ways to address concerns.

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Retirement 15h ago

Dave Ramsey tells a 65-year-old who lost $500,000 to her husband's day trading to 'reset her narrative'

If your spouse loses your retirement savings at $500K, this can require a major re-evaluation of your life. Dave Ramsey recommends reassessing your narrative in this situation.

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News 16h ago

A year ago, Elon Musk vowed to start a new political party. Now he's spending $100M to back Republicans in the midterms

As the midterm elections draw near, Musk seems to have abandoned his plan to create the American Party.

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Managing Money 17h ago

Americans lost an average $1,000 to financial errors last year — 3 major money mistakes to avoid now

While Americans are getting smarter with their money, there’s still room for improvement. Here’s what to watch out for

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Investing 17h ago

Feeling ‘scared and emotional’ about investing?  You’re not alone – how to get a grip before you tank your finances

In a recent survey, retail investors who lost money in an emotional trading decision gave up an average of $1,606.

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Retirement 18h ago

I'm 60 and just received a $400,000 windfall — but it's the only money I’ve got for retirement. Can I make this work?

A $400,000 windfall may seem like a lifeline when you're 60 and have no other assets — but you'll need to be careful about how you manage it.

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Retirement 18h ago

5 hard truths about retirement you need to face before clocking out on your career — are you as ready as you think?

Some experts caution that reality can hit hard when retirement finally arrives.

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Managing Money 19h ago

Gen Z is taking job interviews on their phones — hiring managers call it 'incredibly disrespectful.' What to do instead

Gen Z is already struggling to land jobs and interviewing from an iPhone may be making matters worse.

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Retirement 20h ago

Baby boomers get all the attention — but Gen X ‘faces an even greater retirement crisis.’ How to prep your ‘war chest’

The “forgotten generation” will have to rely heavily on their own investments for retirement. That makes the prospect of a market crash even more daunting.

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Life Aug 02

10 apps that have saved me thousands on flights, mobile data and dining across nearly 100 countries

Travel apps like Splitwise and TravelSpend can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars on your next trip.

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News Aug 02

Anthropic allegedly destroyed millions of rare books to train AI — now booksellers see a surge in mysterious bulk orders

A growing backlash against a potential hidden supply chain behind AI training has book lovers and sellers grappling with the cost of turning printed knowledge into machine intelligence.

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Real Estate Aug 02

Jonas Lauwiner claimed plots of free land across Switzerland using a century-old loophole — building a 27-acre 'kingdom'

Jonas Lauwiner has gone viral for finding a a way to acquire nearly 150 plots of land across the country — for free.