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Eric Esposito

Eric Esposito

Eric Esposito

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Eric Esposito is a freelance contributor on MoneyWise who loves making financial topics accessible and understandable to readers. In addition to MoneyWise, Eric’s work can be found in publications such as WallStreetZen and CoinDesk.

With a deep interest in all things finance, his coverage includes the latest investment trends, stock market news, and digital assets. Over the years, Eric has also published content with a variety of other platforms, including NFT.com and Google Arts & Culture. When not reading the latest Wall Street news, he enjoys biking and spending quality time with his family and his King Charles spaniel. Eric holds a BA in English from Quinnipiac University.

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Auto • Apr 03

Mercedes dropped $4B in Alabama to ease tariff costs — one of the first signs of Trump’s ‘Made in America’ plan working

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Employment • Feb 17

Health care powered job growth in 2025 and makes up 12% of the current labor force, but is that risky for the economy?

By Eric Esposito

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Employment • Jan 12

Ex-Meta employee now scoops ice cream to stay afloat. How side gigs are saving professionals frozen out of job market

By Eric Esposito

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Loans • Mar 09

Chicago woman shocked as parents demand she pays back $114K student loan. What The Ramsey Show thinks she should do

By Eric Esposito

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Real Estate • Aug 21

Florida real estate mogul says your home is ‘a terrible investment’ — and he’d put $100K somewhere else. Is he right?

By Eric Esposito

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Real Estate • Mar 24

71-year-old DC woman says city program left her home with unfinished renovations — and now they're asking her to pay

By Eric Esposito

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Real Estate • Feb 03

MA condo residents forced to evacuate after losing heat and hot water. HOA won't cover 'weeks' of temp housing costs

By Eric Esposito

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Retirement • Sep 07

Trump wants your 401(k) in private equity — but 54% of the biggest 2025 bankruptcies were PE-backed companies

By Eric Esposito

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Retirement • Mar 30

You may need close to $500K in additional retirement savings just to cover health care costs — how to prepare now

By Eric Esposito

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Retirement • Feb 01

This retired Georgia couple’s ACA premium doubled to $39,000 a year after subsidies ended. How to plan for higher costs

By Eric Esposito

Vahik Tatoosi (right) says he got a tax slip for nearly $7,000 of income he didn't earnand. He and his wife, Anna Kojoyan (left), believe he's the victim of identity theft.

Taxes • Mar 20

'This is scary': California man got a tax slip for $7K he never earned after Uber driver stole his identity, couple says

By Eric Esposito

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Taxes • Mar 14

Chicago senior stunned after getting $4.3K property tax bill — what to do when you're hit with a surprise bill

By Eric Esposito

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Taxes • Feb 23

Taxpayers spent nearly $500M sending troops to US cities in 2025. How to reduce your tax burden (and funds to the feds)

By Eric Esposito

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News • Sep 10

Nike loses its spot in the S&P 100 after an 18-year streak as shares crater nearly 80% from their peak

By Eric Esposito

Sam Altman speaks during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina.

News • Sep 08

Sam Altman calls AI 'non-negotiable,' comparing it to electricity as 39% of Americans say it does more harm than good

By Eric Esposito

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News • Sep 05

'It will still take years': Ted Cruz acknowledges that Trump's Venezuela oil deal won't lead to immediate gas savings

By Eric Esposito

Former Detroit Lions' defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh arm wrestles with Warren Buffett, former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

Investing • 20h ago

Former NFL star who was mentored by Warren Buffett shares the 2 investment lessons he learned from the Oracle of Omaha

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Sep 13

Ron Paul says 'people ought to own the gold, not the government', doubts the accounting at Fort Knox is 'trustworthy'

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • 18027 views

Ray Dalio and Bloomberg analysts reveal where to put $10,000 as stocks hit highs and bonds sell off in 2026

By Eric Esposito

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Insurance • Apr 09

8 California doctors and nurses arrested for posing patients as terminally ill to milk $4M from Medicare

By Eric Esposito

Managing Money • Jul 01

Robert Herjavec landed million-dollar contracts with a technique most salespeople get wrong. Here's how he did it

By Eric Esposito

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Managing Money • Jun 29

A Texas man went $15K into debt buying Pokémon cards to flip — he's sold zero, and Dave Ramsey lets him have it

By Eric Esposito

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Managing Money • Jun 28

Are you planning to work in retirement? It’s time to face up to reality, experts say — how to retire on your own terms

By Eric Esposito

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Life • Jul 03

‘Go touch grass’: Polaroid’s ‘pro-human’ ad campaign calls for an analog summer – and Gen Z may be ready to listen

By Eric Esposito

Get a good look now: The nostalgic candy colours of M&Ms may be about to get more muted.

Life • Jun 20

‘Messing with an 85-year-old icon’: M&M’s maker is spending millions to manufacture candies without artificial colors

By Eric Esposito

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Life • Jun 06

The 'delay tax' costs the average flyer $484 in lost earnings alone — and airlines won't pay you back

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Throughout his NFL career, Ndamukong Suh learned about investing with Warren Buffett by his side.

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Investing • Sep 13

Ron Paul says 'people ought to own the gold, not the government', doubts the accounting at Fort Knox is 'trustworthy'

Ron Paul has some serious questions for the U.S. Treasury. From Bessent’s buybacks to Fort Knox’s reserves, see why the former congressman wants Americans to buy more bullion.

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Sep 13

Ron Paul says 'people ought to own the gold, not the government', doubts the accounting at Fort Knox is 'trustworthy'

Ron Paul has some serious questions for the U.S. Treasury. From Bessent’s buybacks to Fort Knox’s reserves, see why the former congressman wants Americans to buy more bullion.

By Eric Esposito

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With stocks booming and bond yields ballooning, some analysts are recommending alternative assets for your dollars. From water resources to luxury brands, discover unique ways to invest $10,000.

By Eric Esposito

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Ray Dalio and Bloomberg analysts reveal where to put $10,000 as stocks hit highs and bonds sell off in 2026

With stocks booming and bond yields ballooning, some analysts are recommending alternative assets for your dollars. From water resources to luxury brands, discover unique ways to invest $10,000.

By Eric Esposito

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News • Sep 10

Nike loses its spot in the S&P 100 after an 18-year streak as shares crater nearly 80% from their peak

Has Swoosh gone out of style? After 18 years in the top 100 U.S. companies, S&P Global just bounced Nike out of its S&P 100 index.

By Eric Esposito

Nike billboard featuring basketball star Lebron James.

News • Sep 10

Nike loses its spot in the S&P 100 after an 18-year streak as shares crater nearly 80% from their peak

Has Swoosh gone out of style? After 18 years in the top 100 U.S. companies, S&P Global just bounced Nike out of its S&P 100 index.

By Eric Esposito

Sam Altman speaks during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina.

News • Sep 08

Sam Altman calls AI 'non-negotiable,' comparing it to electricity as 39% of Americans say it does more harm than good

OpenAI’s CEO implied countries that aren’t all-in on AI won’t stay afloat.

By Eric Esposito

Sam Altman speaks during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in North Carolina.

News • Sep 08

Sam Altman calls AI 'non-negotiable,' comparing it to electricity as 39% of Americans say it does more harm than good

OpenAI’s CEO implied countries that aren’t all-in on AI won’t stay afloat.

By Eric Esposito

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Retirement • Sep 07

Trump wants your 401(k) in private equity — but 54% of the biggest 2025 bankruptcies were PE-backed companies

Private equity is struggling, but the White House still wants their stakes in retirement plans. Learn how bad private equity has become and why some fear these firms getting into 401(k)s.

By Eric Esposito

Donald Trump

Retirement • Sep 07

Trump wants your 401(k) in private equity — but 54% of the biggest 2025 bankruptcies were PE-backed companies

Private equity is struggling, but the White House still wants their stakes in retirement plans. Learn how bad private equity has become and why some fear these firms getting into 401(k)s.

By Eric Esposito

Photos of Senator Ted Cruz and President Donald Trump

News • Sep 05

'It will still take years': Ted Cruz acknowledges that Trump's Venezuela oil deal won't lead to immediate gas savings

Cruz’s projection is in line with what many other energy experts expect from the new U.S.-Venezuela oil deal.

By Eric Esposito

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News • Sep 05

'It will still take years': Ted Cruz acknowledges that Trump's Venezuela oil deal won't lead to immediate gas savings

Cruz’s projection is in line with what many other energy experts expect from the new U.S.-Venezuela oil deal.

By Eric Esposito

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News • Sep 03

'Do you prefer people dying?': Mark Cuban tells Ted Cruz a 'true capitalist' would raise taxes, slash healthcare costs

Cuban is currently in a social media spat with Senator Cruz over healthcare costs in America.

By Eric Esposito

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News • Sep 03

'Do you prefer people dying?': Mark Cuban tells Ted Cruz a 'true capitalist' would raise taxes, slash healthcare costs

Cuban is currently in a social media spat with Senator Cruz over healthcare costs in America.

By Eric Esposito

L: Nvidia exterior sign, R: Michael Burry

Investing • Aug 27

Michael Burry flags Nvidia's $500 billion AI financing deal as proof of 'byzantine' money loop behind chip sales

Nvidia keeps shattering records, but Michael Burry remains a skeptic.

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L: Nvidia exterior sign, R: Michael Burry

Investing • Aug 27

Michael Burry flags Nvidia's $500 billion AI financing deal as proof of 'byzantine' money loop behind chip sales

Nvidia keeps shattering records, but Michael Burry remains a skeptic.

By Eric Esposito

An executive selling stock doesn't necessarily mean anything is wrong at the burrito behemoth.

Investing • Aug 27

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright offloaded $1.1M in stock — but it wasn't a bearish signal for investors

Scott Boatwright ‘selling’ $1.1 million in shares isn’t necessarily bad news for investors. Learn about this recent Chipotle SEC filing and how to better scrutinize insider stock sales.

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Aug 27

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright offloaded $1.1M in stock — but it wasn't a bearish signal for investors

Scott Boatwright ‘selling’ $1.1 million in shares isn’t necessarily bad news for investors. Learn about this recent Chipotle SEC filing and how to better scrutinize insider stock sales.

By Eric Esposito

A photo of Mohamed El Erian

News • Aug 22

Mohamed El-Erian says 30-year Treasury yield at 5.27% signals a structural shift that will make America more expensive

Bonds are anything but boring right now. In fact, Mohamed El-Erian believes the surge in bond yields could trigger a “structural economic shift” that makes everyday life even more expensive.

By Eric Esposito

A photo of Mohamed El Erian

News • Aug 22

Mohamed El-Erian says 30-year Treasury yield at 5.27% signals a structural shift that will make America more expensive

Bonds are anything but boring right now. In fact, Mohamed El-Erian believes the surge in bond yields could trigger a “structural economic shift” that makes everyday life even more expensive.

By Eric Esposito

Todd Nepola and Alexia Nepola of Real Housewives of Miami visit the Empire State Building Building.

Real Estate • Aug 21

Florida real estate mogul says your home is ‘a terrible investment’ — and he’d put $100K somewhere else. Is he right?

If you’re serious about building wealth, Todd Nepola believes buying a house is "the stupidest investment you could make.”

By Eric Esposito

Todd Nepola and Alexia Nepola of Real Housewives of Miami visit the Empire State Building Building.

Real Estate • Aug 21

Florida real estate mogul says your home is ‘a terrible investment’ — and he’d put $100K somewhere else. Is he right?

If you’re serious about building wealth, Todd Nepola believes buying a house is "the stupidest investment you could make.”

By Eric Esposito

Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder and CEO, has a Q&A session at a press conference during the APEC CEO summit.

Investing • Aug 20

3 Harvard dropouts just hit a $21B valuation with a chip they say beats Nvidia's best. Should NVDA investors worry?

After securing $1 billion in sales, Etched claims its chips are the future of AI inference.

By Eric Esposito

Jensen Huang, NVIDIA founder and CEO, has a Q&A session at a press conference during the APEC CEO summit.

Investing • Aug 20

3 Harvard dropouts just hit a $21B valuation with a chip they say beats Nvidia's best. Should NVDA investors worry?

After securing $1 billion in sales, Etched claims its chips are the future of AI inference.

By Eric Esposito

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News • Aug 19

Apple's App Store commission revenue reportedly drops 18% as legal challenges mount — what it means for your wallet

Despite a quarterly record for Services revenue, investors aren’t sure how much Apple can rely on App Store fees. See what’s challenging Apple’s commissions and whether it impacts your wallet.

By Eric Esposito

Apple products advertised at a flagship store for the tech giant.

News • Aug 19

Apple's App Store commission revenue reportedly drops 18% as legal challenges mount — what it means for your wallet

Despite a quarterly record for Services revenue, investors aren’t sure how much Apple can rely on App Store fees. See what’s challenging Apple’s commissions and whether it impacts your wallet.

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Aug 16

Americans are now borrowing more to bet on stocks than they owe in credit card debt

Credit card debt is climbing, but maxing out on margin has become a bigger concern. Find out how much Americans are borrowing to juice their stock-market bets.

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Aug 16

Americans are now borrowing more to bet on stocks than they owe in credit card debt

Credit card debt is climbing, but maxing out on margin has become a bigger concern. Find out how much Americans are borrowing to juice their stock-market bets.

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Aug 16

Bill Ackman's $5 billion fund trades 20% below its NAV as S&P 500 soars — and high fees aren't helping

Despite a green year in the stock market, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square USA keeps plunging. Find out why Ackman’s closed-end fund can’t seem to catch a break.

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Aug 16

Bill Ackman's $5 billion fund trades 20% below its NAV as S&P 500 soars — and high fees aren't helping

Despite a green year in the stock market, Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square USA keeps plunging. Find out why Ackman’s closed-end fund can’t seem to catch a break.

By Eric Esposito

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is seen in the U.S. Capitol.

News • Aug 12

Mark Zuckerberg promises free AI for billions — then buries a bidding war in the fine print

The Meta CEO envisions a future filled with free access to AI, but with the constraints of compute, there’s still a price for “personal superintelligence.”

By Eric Esposito

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is seen in the U.S. Capitol.

News • Aug 12

Mark Zuckerberg promises free AI for billions — then buries a bidding war in the fine print

The Meta CEO envisions a future filled with free access to AI, but with the constraints of compute, there’s still a price for “personal superintelligence.”

By Eric Esposito

A photo of SpaceX

Investing • Aug 09

A SpaceX investor thought he had $300,000 in shares — then discovered his firm sold them without notice

Investors believed they held pre-IPO SpaceX shares, but their investment firm says it sold out years ago. Find out how this mess happened and what “special purpose vehicles” have to do with it.

By Eric Esposito

A photo of SpaceX

Investing • Aug 09

A SpaceX investor thought he had $300,000 in shares — then discovered his firm sold them without notice

Investors believed they held pre-IPO SpaceX shares, but their investment firm says it sold out years ago. Find out how this mess happened and what “special purpose vehicles” have to do with it.

By Eric Esposito

Worried young Caucasian woman reads over a letter with bad news.

News • Aug 09

IRS warns crypto investors of fake letters from fraudsters aimed at stealing wallet keys and passwords

The IRS is sounding the alarm on a new scam intended to steal your Bitcoin holdings. Learn how to secure your wallet.

By Eric Esposito

Worried young Caucasian woman reads over a letter with bad news.

News • Aug 09

IRS warns crypto investors of fake letters from fraudsters aimed at stealing wallet keys and passwords

The IRS is sounding the alarm on a new scam intended to steal your Bitcoin holdings. Learn how to secure your wallet.

By Eric Esposito

Josh Hokit speaks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump following his win in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn at the White House.

News • Aug 07

UFC lost $30 million on the Freedom 250 White House event. Parent company TKO called it ‘a roaring success'. Here’s why

Executives aren’t concerned about the 8-figure outlay on President Trump’s UFC birthday bash.

By Eric Esposito

Josh Hokit speaks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump following his win in a heavyweight fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn at the White House.

News • Aug 07

UFC lost $30 million on the Freedom 250 White House event. Parent company TKO called it ‘a roaring success'. Here’s why

Executives aren’t concerned about the 8-figure outlay on President Trump’s UFC birthday bash.

By Eric Esposito

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News • Aug 04

Interest in tariffs is down 89% as Trump launches another global trade war

Have new tariff announcements become ho-hum in global business? Find out why Trump’s latest tariffs aren’t causing so much of a stir and how companies are adapting.

By Eric Esposito

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News • Aug 04

Interest in tariffs is down 89% as Trump launches another global trade war

Have new tariff announcements become ho-hum in global business? Find out why Trump’s latest tariffs aren’t causing so much of a stir and how companies are adapting.

By Eric Esposito

A photo of Leopold Aschenbrenner

Investing • Aug 03

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.

By Eric Esposito

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Investing • Aug 03

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.

By Eric Esposito

CXMT Office Building in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.

Investing • Jul 31

This Chinese computer chip maker burned through $5 billion in a decade — then made it all back in a single quarter

For most of its existence, CXMT bled cash. Today, it’s the king of Chinese chip makers. Learn just how big some analysts think this DRAM darling could grow.

By Eric Esposito

CXMT Office Building in Hefei City, Anhui Province, China.

Investing • Jul 31

This Chinese computer chip maker burned through $5 billion in a decade — then made it all back in a single quarter

For most of its existence, CXMT bled cash. Today, it’s the king of Chinese chip makers. Learn just how big some analysts think this DRAM darling could grow.

By Eric Esposito

Jim Cramer attends Charity Day 2025 Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund at BGC Group.

Investing • Jul 29

Jim Cramer warns of looming 'nightmare' for tech stocks as US and Korean markets now handcuffed to each other

Cramer doesn’t like the connection he’s seeing between Korea’s KOSPI and America’s tech sector. See why he’s worried about this correlation and the warning he’s issuing to margin traders.

By Eric Esposito

Jim Cramer attends Charity Day 2025 Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund at BGC Group.

Investing • Jul 29

Jim Cramer warns of looming 'nightmare' for tech stocks as US and Korean markets now handcuffed to each other

Cramer doesn’t like the connection he’s seeing between Korea’s KOSPI and America’s tech sector. See why he’s worried about this correlation and the warning he’s issuing to margin traders.

By Eric Esposito

A photo of Donald Trump

News • Jul 26

Democrats killed Trump's $3B plan to buy oil at $20 a barrel — now the reserve has dropped to 311M barrels, a 1983 low

Trump may have released millions of oil barrels, but he wanted to buy millions when it was dirt cheap. Learn all the messy politics that goes into managing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

By Eric Esposito

A photo of Donald Trump

News • Jul 26

Democrats killed Trump's $3B plan to buy oil at $20 a barrel — now the reserve has dropped to 311M barrels, a 1983 low

Trump may have released millions of oil barrels, but he wanted to buy millions when it was dirt cheap. Learn all the messy politics that goes into managing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

By Eric Esposito

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