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News 11h ago

Amazon CEO poured $8 billion into Anthropic — then he helped trigger a government crackdown on the startup, report says

The dispute comes as Anthropic prepares for a blockbuster IPO, raising new questions about regulatory risk in the AI race.

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News 14h ago

An Avis renter got stuck with $2,600 in toll charges after the previous driver apparently stole the transponder

A New Jersey man spent approximately 80 hours going back and forth with Avis and e-Tolls for nearly six months to get back the $2,656.76 charged to his account in invalid toll charges.

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Investing 18h ago

Landlords swear by the 1% rule for rental properties: How a simple math trick saves bad investments

The 1% rule is a quick way to tell whether you should take a closer look at a property, or walk away ASAP.

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News 18h ago

A Chicago minister allegedly stole $2 million from his own flock — why is affinity fraud so hard to spot?

Winston Batino allegedly ran a classic affinity fraud from inside a trusted congregation — a scheme among the hardest to detect precisely because it weaponizes faith and friendship.

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Managing Money 19h ago

'The conflicted middle': Half of America belongs to a new financial class where you still feel broke despite good income

The 'conflicted middle' isn't struggling financially, but it isn't feeling secure either.

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News 19h ago

Dynamic pricing has shoppers up in arms. But it may get a bad rap thanks to prices some grocers set using surveillance

Grocers use dynamic pricing to offer discounts and raise prices based on market conditions. But surveillance pricing has lawmakers and shoppers up in arms.

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Managing Money 20h ago

1 in 3 retirees hit their 80s without touching their savings — and the 4% rule is partly to blame

When you spend most of your working life saving for retirement, it can be hard to break those habits and spend your nest egg, experts say.

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News Jun 14

Richland Parish teachers get $50,000 bonuses from Meta's data center — while home prices nearly triple

A 1968 Louisiana tax law will give teachers a temporary boost while leaving Meta paying significantly less sales tax than it normally would.

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Mortgages Jun 14

Parents in their 60s want a reverse mortgage after a heart attack — but there may be smarter moves

Before signing a reverse mortgage, it's worth taking a close look at your financial situation and all of the options available to you.

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Managing Money Jun 14

One big 401(k) withdrawal could push your Medicare premiums from $202.90 to $689.90 a month

Medicare premiums could be pushed up with a large 401(k) distribution because of IRMAA. Here's what you can do to try to avoid this outcome.

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Managing Money 18.0k views

Her parents gave her a credit card at 16 to build credit. She found $40K in debt on it 6 years later

Authorized users on credit cards follow different rules than the primary account holders.

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Managing Money 30.7k views

44% of homeowners say renting is easier — but for retirees on fixed income, the math isn't that simple

Renting in retirement isn't giving up — for many downsizing homeowners, it can mean more liquidity, fewer surprises and a housing cost that actually fits a fixed income.

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News Jun 14

Elon Musk's $1 trillion fortune is so vast that Jeff Bezos is now closer in wealth to the average American

SpaceX founder Elon Musk just became the first person in history to surpass a net worth of $1 trillion, putting him in a wealth category of his own.

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News Jun 14

A Chicago woman stopped to hear a stranger's story outside Target — then $5,000 vanished from her account

Ghost tapping is a digital version of pickpocketing, where scammers exploit contactless payment technology in your tap-enabled card or phone. Here’s how to protect yourself.

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Real Estate Jun 14

Zillow valued her home at $1.5M, but neighbors sell for $800K or less — agents say just ignore it

If your Zestimate is off, it can sometimes hurt your ability to sell your home. Here's what you need to know about Zillow's estimates.

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News Jun 14

Texas couple allegedly stole $2.5 million telling victims to send gold coins to 'cleanse' a curse

The fraudsters allegedly targeted vulnerable people struggling with “divorce, death of a loved one or feelings of isolation.”

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Managing Money Jun 14

Average used car requires $120K in income to afford, according to the 20-4-10 rule — advisors call it a 'wealth killer'

An affordability rule that was meant for ordinary car buyers now assumes an income most Americans don’t have.