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How a couple retired early on $1 million using a simple two-phase investing strategy most people overlook.

Investing 2h ago

Two-part investing strategy helped a couple retire early on $1M — but most people miss a crucial step

Early retirees must prepare for extra decades of market crashes. Updating strategies is key to remaining financially independent.

Middle-aged man looks at a grocery list or receipt with stress on his face inside of a store.

Managing Money 2h ago

TikTok is laughing at husbands who can't grocery shop — but with prices up 25% since 2020, spending 5% more is no joke

Rising grocery prices are increasingly squeezing household budgets, and research suggests families spend more when men are tasked with doing the shopping.

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‘We have no choice’: Gig workers say they’re trapped by soaring gas prices

“The increased cost of gas puts the entire burden on the worker," Eric Kingsley, an employment lawyer who has watched the rise of the gig economy for more than 30 years, told Moneywise.

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Peter Magyar waves the Hungarian flag after his speech during the Hungarian Civic Alliance

Investing 2h ago

$21 billion in frozen EU funds are at stake as Hungary's markets surge on Orbán's stunning defeat

Magyar's landslide win has sent the forint and BUX soaring — but with Hungary's finances still on the brink of 'junk' status, the smart move may be waiting for proof over promises.

The SpaceX logo is displayed at a SpaceX facility on April 2, 2026 in Hawthorne, California.

Investing 2h ago

As investors await SpaceX's IPO, Elon Musk's aerospace company reportedly lost $5 billion last year over AI spending

Elon Musk is taking SpaceX public at a $1.75 trillion valuation. But with xAI burning $28 million a day and a 300% retail share allocation, is this a "generational buy" or an AI-fueled debt trap?

How millennials compare to boomers in income, net worth and costs, and who faces the bigger burden.

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Millennials vs. boomers: Who really fares worse in income, net worth and costs?

Millennial and baby boomers’ financial situations are more complicated than you might think.

Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during the Federal Reserve Board open meeting on March 19

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The Fed was expected to cut rates in 2026 — but a new inflation forecast suggests relief could be delayed

A surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war is pushing inflation higher and could delay the relief many Americans were counting on.

Navigating big financial differences can be tricky.

Managing Money 3h ago

I’m 73 and I feel my 41-year-old girlfriend treats me like an ATM. How can I set financial boundaries?

When generosity becomes an expectation, resentment can follow. Here’s how to navigate finances in a relationship with a big age gap.

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Kevin O'Leary speaks at the 2016 Interbrand Breakthrough Brands Summit.

Managing Money 3h ago

Kevin O’Leary says you’re not really rich unless your assets are liquid and total $5 million

“You’d be amazed how many wealthy people say they’re rich [and] do not have liquidity.”

A photo of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

News 3h ago

Sam Altman points finger at ‘incendiary’ article as possible cause for Molotov cocktail attack on his home

Altman's home was also targeted in a second attack, with two suspects currently in custody. Security expert says ‘executives are more vulnerable than ever.’

Jeff Bezos at the American Business Forum

Investing 4h ago

Bezos says having a long-term plan can be the key to success. Here’s how billionaires plan for the future

The Amazon founder says most investors fall short because they focus on the short term.

Close-up shot of gas pumps

Managing Money 4h ago

With gas at $4.13, a couple built an AI bot that calls 170,000 stations a day to find the cheapest pump

Fuel costs are a tough spot in the family budget right now. Here’s what one couple did to help save and crowdsource local gas station prices for others.

Kyra Puetz is stunned the City of Chicago won't pay for damage that a city-owned pole clearly did.

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Chicago woman says it’s “crazy” city won't pay for damage after 300 lb. pole hit her car. Why suing City Hall is so hard

Here’s why cities avoid paying for damages, and what it takes to fight back and win.

Ticket reseller StubHub, its logo seen here on the outfield fence at a New York Mets game, will pay $10 million in refunds after a settlement over "deceptive" pricing.

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StubHub will pay $10 million to customers for 'deceptive' pricing. Here's how to see if you're eligible

The ticket reselling site failed to show “total” pricing, which the Federal Trade Commission says violated transparency laws.

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani.

News 19h ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes in NYC — What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

Mamdani is making it simpler for homeowners to add ancillary dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties and earn extra income. Here’s how.

President Donald Trump walks to Air Force One.

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Iran wants $2M per ship through Strait of Hormuz as Trump floats a 'joint venture.' What it could mean for gas prices

While the price of oil dropped after the ceasefire was announced, that doesn’t mean there will be long-lasting relief at the pump.

A woman walks her dogs in Fairlington Green, a part of the Fairlington neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia.

News 21h ago

When your $600 monthly HOA payment jumps to $1,300: How monthly and special fees are strangling homeowners

HOA and condo fees are on the rise, and they can mean the difference between being able to afford a home or not. Here’s what you need to know about HOA fees.

Image of Trump and image of triumphal arch rendering

News Apr 13

Trump’s 250-foot gold arch would tower over the Lincoln Memorial. When asked who it honors, he said: ‘Me’

A towering new monument proposed by Trump might reshape Washington’s skyline but faces growing legal concerns and public resistance.

Patrick Ball on the red carpet

Managing Money Apr 13

'I thought I'd die with it': The Pitt star paid off $80K debt in 3 months — How ordinary Americans can tackle big debt

Patrick Ball got his big break and paid off all his student debt. Here are a couple of ways you can work towards this too.