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Katrina and Kevin Middleton pose for a selfie on the top deck the Allure of the Seas, the Royal Caribbean cruise ship that they live on.

Life • 41m ago

This couple is living on a cruise ship 24/7 after selling their home: 'We're actually saving money while traveling'

The Middletons rock the boat on what is considered conventional.

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Brian Baker
An older couple hold hands as they wait for a long term nursing care staffer to join them.

Retirement • 1h ago

Do you really need long-term care insurance in America? Here’s what the data actually says

The gray wave is here, and it's time keep your head above water.

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Vishesh Raisinghani
Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development is advancing an aggressive immigration enforcement agenda.

News • 2h ago

For each undocumented tenant removed, 3 eligible Americans could lose housing aid, including 35,000 kids

Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development is advancing an aggressive immigration enforcement agenda. And the collateral damage is hiding in plain sight.

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Emma Caplan-Fisher

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A smiling young woman taking a selfie with a selfie stick on a cruise ship.

Life • 2h ago

One influencer made $350,000 promoting cruises to Gen Z — how a younger crowd is transforming the cruise industry

Cruise lines are chasing younger travelers, but the changes could leave some longtime guests less satisfied.

By Daniel Liberto

News • 2h ago

‘Forget that’: Trump interrupts gas price talk as Venezuela oil climbs — how that could impact the market

Talk of a Trump statue briefly took over a gas price discussion, but shifting oil supply is what investors are watching.

By Thomas Kent
Old house pictured during the autumn season.

Real Estate • 2h ago

Home-flipping profits haven't been this bad since the Great Recession — here's how to spot a winning flip

Home flipping in 2025 delivered investors their lowest profit margins in nearly 20 years.

By Mike Crisolago
View of the Garage clothing store and logo inside a local Edmonton shopping center.

Life • 2h ago

Andrew Lutfy swept floors as a teenager — now, he’s worth $5.3 billion. This one deal he made changed everything

He played it smart early on, but staying nimble in a changing retail world built the fortune.

By Em Norton
A senior couple walks through a park surrounded by autumn foliage.

Insurance • 2h ago

Trump officials consider auto-enrolling seniors in Medicare Advantage — what it could mean for your health care costs

The plan you’re placed into could shape your health care costs more than you think.

By Clay Halton

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Suze Orman speaks at an event.

Real Estate • 2h ago

Suze Orman says older homeowners are leaving money on the table — and most don't even realize it

Orman points to new research that suggests holding onto your home too long can come with a hidden financial cost.

By Chris Clark

News • 2h ago

Microsoft just had its worst quarter on Wall Street in nearly two decades — the steepest fall since the Great Recession

The company is doubling down on pricey AI investments that haven’t paid off so far. Is this another dot-com bust waiting to happen?

By Danielle Antosz
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Markets Committee meeting at the Federal Reserve.

News • 2h ago

Jerome Powell gives surprisingly great news to US investors — it’s a wealth surge you could miss. How to make most of it

“We do think our policy is in a good place."

By Jing Pan
How a $5,000 gambling win launched a scrappy restaurant startup into a $20 million empire.

Managing Money • 3h ago

‘As scrappy as it gets’: Restaurant owner turned $5K in gambling winnings into a $20M restaurant empire

Fat Shack started in 2010 when the bagel shop closed.

By Dragana Kovacevic
Elon Mush speaks at the World Economic Forum.

News • 3h ago

Elon Musk calls medical school 'pointless,' says robots will beat any surgeon in 3 years — telling students to walk away

Medical experts, however, strongly disagree with Musk's claims.

By Mike Crisolago
Kevin O’Leary talking to the hosts of The Iced Coffee Hour.

Employment • 3h ago

Kevin O’Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it — 5X more than before

The increase highlights just how quickly demand has outpaced supply for it.

By Daniel Liberto
Look closely at real estate photos — they may not be what they seem.

Real Estate • 4h ago

‘Housefishing’: Home buyers are getting duped by AI-altered real estate listings. How to avoid falling prey

Learn to spot the difference between a dream home and a fever dream.

By Tara Losinski
Business owners are increasingly adding a surcharge to credit-card payments to recover processing fees.

Credit Cards • 4h ago

Why more small businesses are adding credit card surcharges — and what it means for your wallet

They're paying massive processing fees for card transactions. Often, you’ll end up footing the bill.

By Danielle Antosz
Tomi Mikula used to sell cars and now helps buyers get them as a professional haggler who livestreams his deals.

Managing Money • 4h ago

Meet Tomi Mikula, a former car salesman who’s pulling in $200,000 a month by negotiating car prices for people

This former car salesman is proving that people are willing to pay top dollar to outsource haggling.

By Rebecca Payne
Even a one-cent difference can trigger an insurance nightmare.

Insurance • 4h ago

‘This is just ridiculous’: An unpaid 5-cent bill ended one woman’s health plan

Under a new Trump administration rule, automated systems are flagging discrepancies under $10 as fraud. Here’s how one woman fought back against a “ridiculous” unpaid bill for 5 cents.

By Vawn Himmelsbach
Prenups can bring up big feelings.

Life • 4h ago

My wedding is in six months. I need a prenup to protect my company. How do I explain that it’s not a trust issue?

Believe it or not, planning what to do in case of separation can bring you closer together.

By Vawn Himmelsbach
Wyoming is among a number of states increasing their precious metal reserves.

Investing • 5h ago

States are stockpiling gold to hedge against a debt crisis — here’s how much you should actually hold in your portfolio

There are safer ways to invest in gold than hoarding it.

By Rebecca Holland