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Managing Money 5h ago

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

A wannabe Pokémon reseller is stuck with a bunch of unsold cards and $15K in debt. Here’s what Dave Ramsey has to say about this “stupid” life decision.

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Managing Money 5h ago

Fidelity reveals how much Americans actually have in their 401(k) by age — and when most finally hit $100K

New data from Fidelity offers insights into how much people across age groups have actually managed to save for retirement in their 401(k)s.

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Managing Money 6h ago

A mom got fired in her first week for taking 1 day off — and in 49 states, it's perfectly legal

One Redditor said she was fired after taking a day off in her first week to care for her sick toddler. A lawyer weighs in on what’s legal and what’s not when it comes to firing employees.

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News 7h ago

A mom was killed over a watch sale on Facebook Marketplace — amid a trend of robberies by would-be buyers nationwide

Selling something on Facebook Marketplace? Armed robberies are known to happen during Marketplace exchanges. Here’s how to stay safe.

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News 7h ago

A Michigan family owed $2,242 in taxes. The county sold their home for $76K — less than half its worth

After foreclosure, a Michigan family only received $74,000 for their $200,000 home that was seized over delinquent taxes.

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News 8h ago

A Michigan mom started collecting cans to pay for her daughter's chemo — and it says everything about U.S. medical debt

Sherri Detherage of Westland, Michigan, has raised more than $1,000 in a matter of weeks by collecting empty bottles and cans donated by her community.

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Managing Money 8h ago

The U.S. scored 61.1 out of 100 on a global retirement ranking — 3 countries show what Americans are missing

The 2025 Mercer Pension Index ranks the U.S. No. 30 out of 52 countries with a C+ retirement score. Here's how to close the gap.

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Managing Money 8h ago

Over 500,000 Americans are stuck waiting 20 months for the IRS to return refunds stolen by identity thieves

The IRS workforce is down 27% from a year ago — and for the half-million Americans waiting on identity theft resolutions, that staffing collapse means refunds withheld for nearly two years.

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News 9h ago

$612K average income, $4.8M homes: Inside America's 5 wealthiest suburbs

A new analysis from personal finance platform MoneyLion ranked America’s wealthiest suburbs. Here are the top five.

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Managing Money 9h ago

She booked a non-refundable trip, then got called back to the office — lawyers say she's likely out of luck

As more companies put return-to-office mandates in place, workers are finding plans upended. But does an employer have any responsibility for the costs?

Fake shopping apps aim to help real overspenders.

Managing Money 10h ago

A new trend is helping shoppers get their fix without spending a cent. Can ‘dopamine sites’ curb overconsumption?

Compulsive shoppers and even overeaters are getting ‘vicarious satiety’ thanks to apps that aim to mimic the rush of getting a good deal.

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Managing Money 11h ago

Americans may not reach financial independence until age 37 — and a viral trend called 'moneymaxxing' aims to fix that

It’s time to give your bank account the ‘maxxing’ treatment.

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Managing Money 12h ago

A grandma wants to gift $50K in stock for her grandson's college — but $25,000 in hidden gains could trigger a tax trap

Nearly half of bachelor's degree holders owe more than $25,000 in student loans. Family money can help — but gifting appreciated stock the wrong way could trigger a surprise tax bill.

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Managing Money 12h ago

Are you richer than you think? 5 clear signs you’re doing better than the average American in 2026

Here’s what it takes to officially consider yourself ahead of the pack.

Sens. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

News 12h ago

A GOP senator just teamed up with Elizabeth Warren to keep Social Security going for decades

Lawmakers push to introduce legislation to lift the cap on taxable income for Social Security, currently set at $184,500.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman, about to enter index funds through rule changes.

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SpaceX landed in millions of 401(k)s through index funds — and the same rules open the door to OpenAI and Anthropic

SpaceX landed in your index funds 5 trading days after its IPO. OpenAI and Anthropic — worth a combined $3.6 trillion alongside it — are built to follow the same path into the funds you already own.

Ford worker LaShunta Harris works on a new Ford F-150 truck as it goes through the assembly line.

News Jun 28

Ford’s AI wasn’t smart enough to replace veteran engineers — so it hired 350 of them to fix quality control issues

Executives this week said Ford relied too heavily on AI rather than experienced workers to bring cars to market.

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Managing Money Jun 28

Americans waste 29% of their food supply — these chef-backed leftover tricks can slash your grocery bill

It’s easier to open a delivery app than it is to open your refrigerator and figure out what you can conjure up for a meal. But the latter can also be a fun creative exercise.

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This Florida woman, 79, lost $200K to scammers. With cops in her living room, they called for $30K, kicking off a sting

The police say there's one thing she could have done to stop the scammers. Here's how to protect yourself.