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Managing Money 3m ago

Moneywise staff confesses worst money mistakes — from ignoring subscriptions to sacrificing first home 'must-haves'

We asked Moneywise editors and reporters about the biggest and most avoidable financial mistakes they ever made. Here’s what they had to say.

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Managing Money 1h ago

A $10,000 surgery could save a 12-year-old dog's life — but one spouse calls it a waste of money

Americans are spending more than ever on animals and saving a loved one may be worth the price. But the issue of whether to get care for an old dog goes far beyond the financial.

Vivian Tu at Featured Session: Networth and Chill With Guest Governor Gavin Newsom during the SXSW Conference & Festivals.

Investing 2h ago

Vivian Tu says investors carrying credit card debt need to stop and pay it off first. The math says she's right

Vivian Tu has built a massive online following by telling people how to grow their money. But you should stop investing now if you're in this camp.

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Two guests on Caleb Hammer's Financial Audit show

Taxes 2h ago

American skips taxes for 4 years citing this strategy his CPA approved. Unfortunately, he's not all the way right

Caleb Hammer welcomes Financial Audit guest who says he pays his children through his business. Unfortunately, he still needs to file his tax returns to claim deductions and avoid IRS penalties.

This kind of comfort could be in reach for you — with some trade-offs.

Life 3h ago

New first-class fares are affordable — but strip lounge access and seat selection and cost hundreds in change fees

For the first time, those coveted lie-flat seats could be available to those with average incomes — but you’ll be giving up something else.

Stressed woman looking at her investments.

Investing 3h ago

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.

Used cars for sale in Chicago. Used vehicles are getting more expensive.

Auto 4h ago

Used car prices have surged $9,207 since 2019 — and now you need a 7-year-old vehicle to stay under $20K

The long tail of the pandemic is still affecting drivers. If you want to pay less for a vehicle, you’ll need to buy an older one.

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Investing 4h ago

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.

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Mom comforts young teen son, who looks downcast while sitting on his bed.

Managing Money 5h ago

Gen X parents won’t leave their tweens alone — and the babysitting fees are adding up. What’s behind the ‘strange’ shift

Median babysitter rates have nearly doubled since 2018 — and tween-year supervision costs are hollowing out family budgets.

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Taxes 5h ago

50 AI-generated YouTube videos falsely tell seniors they can stop paying property taxes — here's what actually exists

AI-generated videos that make false claims that Congress has passed laws around property taxes for older homeowners are circulating online.

Consumers felt something felt wrong about images in Coca-Cola's AI-generated Christmas commercial.

Life 5h ago

Valentino and Coca-Cola faced fierce backlash over AI-generated ads — now human-made is becoming the new luxury

AI may have speed and efficiency on its side, but consumers seem to still prefer the human touch.

Woman looks very concerned in the foreground, while angry man behind her gesticulates.

Life 5h ago

I cared for my mom with dementia for years — now my brother says I misused her money and don't deserve my inheritance

Estate fights can get ugly and expensive. Here’s how to avoid a legal fight.

Two men seen speaking in a heated exchange, one gesturing with his hands. They're clearly upset.

Loans 6h ago

I co-signed my brother's student loans over a decade ago — but he's suddenly stopped paying them. What can I do?

It's important to discuss who's going to be left holding the bag before signing on the dotted line.

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Life 22h ago

Groupon's $199 mystery vacations give only 6 out of every 2,000 buyers a gold-tier trip — the rest get weekend getaways.

With the rising cost of travel, some Americans are choosing to roll the dice on their travel plans — but it’s important to consider all the costs.

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News 23h ago

FDA advisers vote to let 6 unproven peptides skip clinical trials — and half the panel has industry ties

Wellness influencers claim that some peptides can do everything from promote muscle growth to help you live longer — but they’re not all scientifically proven to work. Here’s what experts have to say.

Concept of a panel interview depicted with one candidate being interviewed.

News 23h ago

A 1-hour delay replying to a recruiter cuts your hiring chances by half. Here's why

New research finds even a five-minute delay in answering a potential employer can hurt your chances of being hired.

A split-panel photo of a couple eating spaghetti and a red sauce stain

Managing Money 23h ago

An attorney explains what a restaurant actually owes you when a server spills food on your lap

Imagine a server dumping a plate of spaghetti on you and offering nothing but an apology. Here’s what you can and unfortunately can’t do about it.

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Retirement Aug 15

Suze Orman says AI could force you out of your job before 65 — and retiring early costs you each year

Forced early retirement can wreak havoc on your finances, so Suze Orman warns that you shouldn't expect to work too long — especially in the age of AI.

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News Aug 15

Elon Musk's 100M-sq-ft Terafab rises in Grimes County as neighbors struggle to sell their land

Elon Musk is buying land in Grimes County, Texas. Now, residents want out, but it’s proving difficult to find buyers.

Woman annoyed after receiving spam call.

News Aug 15

France hits telemarketers with $87,000 fines per unwanted call as Americans field 2.56 billion robocalls a month

Americans field billions of robocalls every month, but U.S. penalties for unsolicited calls aren't nearly as steep.