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Protesters rally at Lafayette Square during the "No Kings" protest in Washington, DC, on June 14, 2025.

Investing 47m ago

What you don’t know can help you: Less informed investors make fewer mistakes based on political beliefs, study finds

The party in power can cloud your feelings when it comes to the economy.

Travel trailers sit on a lot of land awaiting shipment

News 1h ago

Mobile home building costs could drop $10,000 — and finally ditch the 'trailer' look — if this bipartisan bill passes

Mobile homes are already popular, with 8.4 million of them already in the U.S. today.

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A high-contrast photo of people waiting in a premium airport lounge

Life 1h ago

Alaska Airlines is opening the largest lounge in America. Here's how much you'll need to spend to enjoy its premium fare

The 41,000-square-foot space will offer exclusive amenities — but access won't come cheap.

two men in suits. One is on the phone while the other stares at him

Life 1h ago

I’m 42 and set for life. I don’t flaunt my wealth but my friends always act weird about money around me. What can I do?

What can you do if you have a lot more money than your friends and the people in your life are acting weird about it? Check out a few suggestions.

A photo of Bill Cassidy and Tim Kaine

Retirement 1h ago

$1.5 trillion plan to save Social Security by buying stocks has a 70% chance of backfiring, researchers warn

Senators Cassidy and Kaine want to borrow $1.5 trillion to save Social Security, but experts warn the plan could leave taxpayers drowning in debt. Here's what that could mean for your retirement.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a military mothers celebration in the East Room of the White House on May 6, 2026.

Investing 2h ago

Trump wants Fort Knox ‘physically audited’ after stunning $40M arrest — here's why so many are after the yellow metal

The facility’s reputation for safeguarding immense wealth inspired everything from conspiracy theories to the James Bond classic Goldfinger.

S Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent speaks during a "Trump Accounts Tour" event in Westlake Village, California.

News 2h ago

Bessent says anyone with a child under 18 should open a Trump Account now — and the new app is flying up the charts

Nearly six million children have already been signed up for the accounts, Bessent said.

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Isah Kushma in Costa Rica

Managing Money 2h ago

Army vet retired in her 40s in Costa Rica. Her VA benefits and disability comp came, too

After 25 years in the U.S. Army, Isah Kushma moved to Costa Rica. Her pension and VA disability compensation helped make the move possible — but she says expats need to do their homework.

Juan, a 45-year-old auto mechanic, forgot all about an old employer 401(k) plan. What are his options now?

Managing Money 2h ago

I’m 45 and I just found out about a 20-year-old 401(k) account with $25,000 in it. Where should I put the money?

So you found out one of America’s 32 million abandoned retirement accounts is yours. This is a windfall — just do your research before making any moves.

A side by side image of assemblymember Alex Bores seen at a protest alongside an image of California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking onstage at an event.

News 3h ago

California, New York and Wisconsin want to tax Trump's $1.8 billion 'slush fund' payouts at 100%

Trump's $1.8 billion payout fund is facing a new obstacle: a 100% state tax.

A close-up photo of Kevin O'Leary, speaking on stage at an event

News 18h ago

'It’s an irrefutable fact': Kevin O'Leary says China is funding a 'PR war' against data centers in America

The “Shark Tank” investor did a deep dive into online hate, but not everyone is convinced.

Street Fighter player Ludovic Mbock competes at Combobreaker 2026.

News 18h ago

Gamers raised $105K to free a beloved Street Fighter player from ICE — now he's paying it forward

The fighting game community pulled off a real-life rescue for pro gamer Ludovic Mbock. Now, the Street Fighter star is helping other ICE detainees find support.

Older woman in doctor's office waiting room

Insurance 18h ago

'This is gambling': Are Americans buying skimpy health plans the answer to Obamacare's 'steepest increase' in costs?

Alternative plans may cost less upfront, but a 24-year-old who was denied $143,000 in cancer bills reveal the real risk Americans face when they gamble with non-ACA coverage.

A close-up of a mosquito feeding on a human

News 18h ago

Google's parent company wants to set loose 32 million lab-bred mosquitoes in America — and time is running out to object

Alphabet is seeking federal approval to release up to 32 million treated mosquitoes across California and Florida to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. Here’s why — and what to consider.

CEO Scott Borchetta walks the red carpet for a music awards ceremony.

News 19h ago

'You can hear me now or pay me later': CEO claps back at college grads who boo him for mentioning AI

Big Machine Records founder Scott Borchetta got an earful from the 2026 graduating class, but he didn't back down.

Ed Elson on the podcast Prof G Markets juxtaposed against a SpaceX rocket.

Investing 19h ago

One analyst calls SpaceX's IPO filing ‘unserious, empty, hallucinatory, and borderline dishonest’

Skyrocketing? Prof G Markets co-host Ed Elson says the main things soaring at Elon Musk’s firm are costs and losses.

Jeff Bezos speaks during the New York Times annual DealBook summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center in 2024.

Managing Money 19h ago

What is this 'buy, borrow, die' strategy that everyone keeps talking about — and that billionaires like Jeff Bezos deny?

The ultra-wealthy use a little-known strategy to avoid paying billions in taxes. Here's how 'buy, borrow, die' works, why some are trying to eliminate it—and how the rest of us can cut our tax bill.

A rat crawling out of an air vent to say hi!

Life 19h ago

Experts warn rodents in your HVAC unit can spark fires and even spread hantavirus — here's how to keep your home safe

Before you switch on your AC this summer, experts warn your unit may be harboring rodents — and the health and safety risks are bigger than you might think.