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The interface for Luna, the AI bot that runs a boutique in San Francisco, and its human employee Felix Johnson.

News 16m ago

Can Luna do it better than a human? Meet the AI bot that is the boss of a new retail store in San Francisco

There have been more than a few hiccups with the system, but that's part of the experiment, its creators say.

An octogenarian with a backwards hat looking at his daughter, with both smiling.

Mortgages 1h ago

I want to buy my dad's house now that mom has died. Is it too risky to borrow the money from him instead of a bank?

Lower rates and flexible terms make family loans appealing, but IRS rules and uncomfortable dynamics can quickly complicate things.

A couple show off a new engagement ring.

Managing Money 2h ago

Dave Ramsey tells man buying an engagement ring not to worry about being a 'cheapskate' — what he says to spend on one

Spend too much on a rock and your marriage could be off to a rocky start.

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Andrew Lo discussing AI at Harvard

News 2h ago

55% of Americans now use AI for financial advice — and an MIT professor says most are doing it wrong

Although more and more people are asking AI for financial advice, 62% of Americans still don’t trust it to generate reliable information.

Bradley Krae, seen here walking along a street in Shenzhen, says moving to China has saved him three-quarters of the cost of living in the U.S.

Managing Money 14h ago

A 36-year-old teacher moved to China and now spends $1,000 on rent and $100 on groceries each month with a family of 4

Can't relocate? Here's how to attack your three biggest expenses at home.

Kyle Holder, 73, was devastated when she learned she'd lost her life savings to a crypto scam.

News 16h ago

A 73-year-old lost her $300K life savings to AI crypto scammers — and now lives in assisted care on Medicaid

A WhatsApp investment invite was actually an AI crypto scam that defrauded one senior out of her retirement savings. Learn how to avoid getting duped by deepfakes.

A photo of Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va.

News 16h ago

‘No pensions for predators’: New push would stop ousted members of Congress from collecting 5-figure retirement benefits

Some ousted members of Congress could be eligible for $22,000 per year, despite resignation.

Spin classes, like the one seen here with an instructor holding a towel over her head as she leads a group during an early morning session, are now taking priority in the budget of Gen Zers.

Managing Money 19h ago

Gen Z is trading boozy brunch for spin class — saying wellness is 'one of the last things' they’d cut from their budgets

“Paying for an evening workout class with friends is less likely to feel like a financial hangover because we accomplished something positive with our money."

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A mother and her children take in the sights from the observation deck of a local building.

News 20h ago

You now need to make at least $100K to live 'comfortably' in most US cities. Where your money can stretch the furthest

If you're considering a move to a city with a lower cost of living, be sure to do your homework.

A photo of a restaurant worker washing dishes

Employment 21h ago

Restaurants struggle to hire dishwashers as immigration crackdown and teen labor decline hit workforce

Operators say fewer immigrant workers and declining teen interest are leaving critical kitchen roles unfilled — driving up costs and turnover.

A man shopping for chicken at a supermarket

Life 21h ago

Americans swap chicken for steak as beef prices rise, up $1.02 per pound in two years

Rising prices at the grocery store are pushing shoppers to reconsider what meat they serve for dinner. Ground beef prices alone are up 16%.

The Ramsey Show hosts Rachel Cruze and Ken Coleman.

Managing Money 23h ago

Man with $3.5M inheritance on the way wants to dip into savings — The Ramsey Show says 'act like none of it's coming’

Estates can be contested, plans can change and long-term care costs can significantly reduce assets.

A photo of influencer Hasan Piker

News Apr 27

‘I’m pro-piracy all the way’: Influencer Hasan Piker and others debate ‘microlooting’ to get back at big corporations

"It's well within our collective consciousness, that stealing for need or purpose — it's something that we understand and feel quite friendly toward," New Yorker writer Jia Tolentino says.

A photo of author Amy Morin on her sailboat

Life Apr 27

A couple spent $186,500 to live on a sailboat in the Florida Keys — 11 years later, they pay just $1,200 a month

Amy Morin and her husband, Steve, packed up their New England home to move onto a 53-foot sailboat in the Florida Keys. Here’s why they took the leap.

A split-image photo of Peter Thiel and his $12M Buenos Aires mansion

Investing Apr 26

Peter Thiel paid $12M for a Buenos Aires mansion — about 85% less than a Manhattan trophy. Here’s why he bought now

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel just bought a 17,200-square-foot, six-bedroom Buenos Aires mansion for $12 million. Investors are wondering, why Argentina?

A split-panel photo of YouTuber @christophe and collage of AI-generated Tinder profile photos

News Apr 26

YouTuber unveils how crypto scammers get verified on dating apps, even with facial recognition. How to spot catfishers

If something feels off, don’t dismiss it as someone acting weird online — romance scammers can get around Tinder’s FaceCheck feature with creative use of AI tools.

adult man in a suit, his brow furrowed in apparent thought. His hair is light and his facial hair is short and groomed. He is resting his chin on his hand.

Managing Money 11.4k views

A 50-year-old has $400K after years of overspending — and 10 years to turn it into a retirement plan

You're ahead of the median but behind on your goal. Here's how to close the gap.

A photo of several people holding Canadian flags at a Canadian Citizenship Ceremony

News Apr 26

Millions of Americans can now claim Canadian citizenship for $55 — and some see it as 'insurance'

As a dual American-Canadian citizen, you have the right to live, work and study in Canada, but you’ll have to meet residency requirements for healthcare — and you’ll still have to deal with the IRS.

Isaac Baron, Sean Getzwiller and Erik Seidel compete at the second event of the Epic Poker League Inaugural Season

Taxes Apr 26

Pro poker legend Erik Seidel is quitting $10K events because Trump's new 'sin tax' wrecked the math

Poker tax shock: New U.S. rule limits gambling loss deductions to 90%, squeezing pros and pushing semi-retirement as high-stakes margins collapse under new tax rule change.

heila Clark, president and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, talks at a recent congressional hearing.

News Apr 26

California hospice fraud exposed after woman falsely enrolled, locked out of Medicare for months

A California advocate warns of rampant hospice fraud after she was wrongly enrolled and locked out of Medicare benefits.