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Costco shoppers leave with full carts.

News 33m ago

Costco Japan's top-selling product baffled execs — until they watched shoppers open it and sniff. Here's what they said

Costco’s bestseller in Japan allows consumers to have an American experience.

Universal represents some of the biggest artists. It might be moving to the NYSE if Bill Ackman gets his way.

Investing 3h ago

Bill Ackman wants to buy the world’s largest music label. Why he sees a goldmine while others see a struggling stock

Universal Music Group represents some of the biggest artists of all time. It might be moving to the New York Stock Exchange, if Bill Ackman gets his way.

A screenshot of Granado-Gomez's TikTok post in which he urges his followers to stop paying their income tax alongside an image of a group of people with raised fists in the air.

News 3h ago

'Tax resistance' protest goes viral on TikTok — but not paying the IRS can trigger severe penalties, even prison time

As “tax resistance” gains traction online, experts warn that skipping your taxes isn’t a protest, it's a costly risk with serious financial consequences.

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A photo of passengers seated on a Southwest Airlines flight

Life 3h ago

Southwest slashes its portable charger limit from 20 to just 1 — and you can't use the in-seat outlet either

Beginning April 20, Southwest Airlines will begin enforcing stricter rules as it works to avoid lithium battery fires.

Young female employee reviewing financial documents at her computer desk

Managing Money 4h ago

Only 14% of workers max out their 401(k) — the 2026 limit of $24,500 could mean $265K from a single year

Only 14% of Americans with a 401(k) actually hit the annual limit. The new 2026 cap makes the compounding math even more compelling, especially for anyone who got a late start.

Jeff Bezos waves to cameras at his wedding

News 4h ago

Jeff Bezos could fund 'insulin in America' plus Texas school lunches with a wealth tax — and keep $215B, says Warren

Here’s how the math works behind Warren’s proposal — and what it could support.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell covers his face while answering a question during a Principles of Economics class at Harvard University on March 30 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

News 4h ago

'We might need to raise rates': A top Fed official just put a rate hike back on the table — and it hinges on one thing

Interest rates hang in the balance as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and staff walk a tightrope between inflation and employment.

Lip-Bu Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Intel, and Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX

News 5h ago

Intel signs on to help Elon Musk build his own AI chips. Will that make a difference?

The chipmaker brings a tremendous amount of experience, but details remain fuzzy about exactly how close the relationship is.

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Taxes 5h ago

Krispy Kreme, Burger King and QDOBA are among the chains giving away free food on Tax Day 2026

Even if you're not getting a refund this year, you'll still be able to nap free and cheap food, among other things.

Jay Leno driving Tesla Semi

News 5h ago

Jay Leno took the Tesla Semi for a spin. Its 1-million-mile battery could spell trouble for diesel

Electric trucks are gaining ground as diesel costs rise — but high prices, limited charging and infrastructure gaps mean the transition is far from complete.

A photo of a stressed elderly woman

Managing Money 6h ago

A 65-year-old cancer patient with five-figure debt found 3 ways to keep her kids from inheriting it

Contrary to common beliefs, children rarely inherit debt, but parents can still take steps to make their kids’ inheritance seamless.

Photo of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne at an event

News 6h ago

Eight months after Ozzy Osbourne's death, Sharon Osbourne is putting their Los Angeles estate up for sale

The home boasts seven bedrooms, 11 baths and a pool made of hand-laid mosaic tile.

Former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on March 03, 2026

News 6h ago

Trump fires Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem but keeps the $70M jet critics called a waste

The plane has fast become the millstone weighing down the administration’s spending habits.

Sabrina Carpenter performing on stage

Life 18h ago

‘A miserable money trap?’ Coachella 2026 prices soar as fans pay big to see Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter

Coachella may sell the experience but for many, the real question is whether it delivers on the price.

Upset woman and her daughter

News 20h ago

A North Carolina widow went 5 months without Social Security after her husband died — and her daughter is a tax lawyer

At a time when a widow is already dealing with a lot, the process and timeline to get the SSA survivor benefit should be as smooth and seamless as possible.

Ray Dalio speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City.

News 22h ago

Ray Dalio says whoever controls the Strait of Hormuz wins the Iran war — here's why

There’s more at stake than losing control of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoint — it’s about whether the American-led global order survives.

A photo of Founder & CEO, Ark Invest, Cathie Wood

Investing 22h ago

Tesla stock is sliding, but Cathie Wood just bet $14 million that everyone else is wrong

Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood has a long track record of buying Tesla during downturns.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.

News 22h ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy takes a shot at Nvidia, says its own chips are a better bang for your buck

Amazon's custom AI chips business has doubled to a $20 billion annual run rate — and Jassy believes this is reminiscent of the playbook that dethroned Intel.