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U.S. President Donald Trump departs after a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on July 31.

News 1h ago

Trump's 'Princess of Darkness' Meredith O’Rourke has helped him secure $800 million from private donors

Raising money for a current administration is a long Washington, D.C. tradition. Trump has just taken it to a new level.

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Retirement 2h ago

You're wealthy and eligible for Social Security — here's why declining your benefit could be a costly mistake

Declining Social Security often makes little financial sense, and there may be better ways to use the money.

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Real Estate 3h ago

Washington couple's $850K dream home hid thousands of bats — and insurance denied the $200K cleanup

A couple found thousands of bats hidden in the walls of their new home, and getting rid of the protected rodents was going to cost them $200,000 if they didn’t get creative.

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News 3h ago

Fields Medal winner Jacob Tsimerman warned AI would kill humans 'as pests' — now he's joining OpenAI

A leading AI expert has warned that sufficiently advanced AI could ultimately view humans as obstacles, and humanity needs to prepare accordingly.

Donald Trump speaks to the press in 2024.

News 3h ago

Trump wins emergency stay in $10B BBC lawsuit, blocking release of financial records for 400 entities

A judge approved an emergency stay filed by Trump’s legal team the day before his trust was expected to disclose his financial records.

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Managing Money 4h ago

Attorneys say no one can force you to be an executor — here's exactly how to step down from a will

Should you serve as the executor of an estate for a sister you're no longer getting along with? Experts say you can decline this role, despite your sister's wishes.

Trump gestures toward the media while standing in front of Air Force One.

News 4h ago

Trump plan may make it harder to compare airfares and find the best price — but you can still sound off on the proposal

The Department of Transportation has proposed loosening the 2011 Obama-era “full fare advertising rule” that requires airlines and travel sites to show the total price travelers actually pay.

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Managing Money 5h ago

Far more Americans are filing for bankruptcy — but maybe not enough, as people don't get 'how good of a deal' it can be

“Given that combination of rising debt and sky-high interest rates, it’s not surprising that more people are turning to bankruptcy for relief.”

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Investing 6h ago

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.

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News 6h ago

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.

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Managing Money 6h ago

25.2 million adults now live with their parents — experts say rent should be 'non-negotiable' even for family

Sometimes, when adult children don’t pull their weight, multigenerational living arrangements don't work out. Here’s how parents can handle those tough situations.

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Managing Money 7h ago

A remote job sent a $4,000 check for office equipment after one email interview — experts explain how the scam works

Since remote work has become a popular option, and one many employees prefer, work-from-home scams have increased. Find out how to tell if a job offer is suspicious.

Protesters participate in the ''No Kings'' national day of protest in New York, United States, on March 28, 2026.

News 7h ago

Hating on billionaires is now the cool thing to do — but is the hostility deserved, or misguided?

“Eat the rich” is back and stronger than ever as debates continue about the taxes the wealthy pay and the positive impact they have on society.

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Managing Money 7h ago

Illinois couple saved $60,000 in one year with 6 strategies — then moved to Costa Rica where rent is 43% cheaper

By cutting major expenses, taking on extra work and embracing short-term sacrifices, the pair turned an ambitious relocation dream into a fully funded reality.

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Real Estate 7h ago

340,000 U.S. homes were inherited in 2025 — but a mortgage lien can lead to foreclosure if heirs don't act fast

Inheriting a home doesn't necessarily mean that you get to keep it.

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Managing Money 8h ago

Americans say they need $530,000 to take a mini retirement — financial planners say you can do it for far less

Here’s how to save up for a “mini retirement,” how to ask your employer for the time off, and how long to leave, depending on your financial situation.

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News 22h ago

Jerry Falade's $2.4 million book deal collapses after his own agent pulls it over AI concerns

The latest AI-related controversy in the publishing industry is a sign of issues yet to be resolved.

President Donald Trump has defended the construction of data centers after Texas Governor placed a moratorium on them.

News Aug 08

Trump says AI data centers 'could be bigger than oil' after Texas Governor places moratorium on construction

Trump’s defense of data centers puts him at odds with how many Americans feel about having facilities built in their town.

A Flock Safety camera is shown mounted to a light pole. The technology has drawn criticism from privacy advocates.

News Aug 08

Google's AI claimed Flock cameras hold $650 in gold and 23 pounds of copper — It was duped by meme

The claim traces back to a joke that's been circulating for months among privacy activists, and Google’s AI Overview ran with it.