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Chevron exec Andy Walz talks to CBS News.

Managing Money 13m ago

Chevron executive offers a solution for high gas prices: Try driving less. How to save if that isn’t an option

Walking or taking public transit may not be practical in your situation — but there are still ways to fight high gas prices.

Photo of a room of people in a charity-focused meeting

Managing Money 1h ago

Vanguard says most people donate to charity the wrong way — these 3 strategies can save you thousands in taxes

Tax changes for 2026 have changed deductions for charitable giving. These tips can help you get around that.

A phot of Donald Trump next to a photo of a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery

News 13h ago

Vietnam vets sue Trump over 250-foot ‘Triumphal Arch’ set to tower over Arlington National Cemetery where veterans rest

A group of Vietnam War veterans are suing Donald Trump over his plans to erect a triumphal arch at the Arlington National Cemetery. Here’s why critics are calling it disrespectful.

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Kevin O'Leary says America's No. 1 export isn't technology or energy — it's 'the American dream' and Shark Tank proves it.

News 13h ago

Kevin O'Leary says the ‘No. 1 export of America is not technology’ — it's the American dream. Here's what he means

Kevin O'Leary believes in the power of the American dream, and he’s touted it as a solution to everything from trade issues to income inequality.

Seniors looking for a smaller place should keep these things in mind.

Insurance 13h ago

Downsizing? Here's how to make sure you don't get dinged with a Medicare premium surcharge

Medicare has an alphabet soup of confusing coverage categories, but understanding them will help prevent you from paying higher bills for years after selling your home.

The logo for Polymarket is paired with a photo of former president Joe Biden.

News 13h ago

Trader makes $300K on Polymarket bet about Biden’s pardons. Why are officials defending prediction markets?

One Polymarket user scored big with eerily accurate Biden-era bets. But even as insider allegations rise in prediction markets, the Trump administration isn’t pushing for stricter oversight.

A photo of a grieving elderly couple sitting in a cemetery overlooking a gravesite

Managing Money 14h ago

A Tampa couple paid $1,800 for burial plots 20 years ago — now someone else is in their graves

An elderly couple in Tampa purchased two burial plots 20 years ago. Now, someone else is buried in their gravesite, and no one knows who — or how to get them their money back.

A Parisian won this Picasso painting, entitled “Tête de Femme”, in a charity auction.

Life 15h ago

‘I thought it was fake’: Parisian nabs a Picasso painting worth $1 million for just $117 — here’s how it happened

Ari Hodara beat out 120,000 people worldwide all vying for a piece of art history. But you need more than luck to invest in art.

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Ilhan Omar files amendment.

News 15h ago

‘Not a millionaire’: Ilhan Omar blames accounting error as reported net worth plunges from up to $30M to as low as $18K

The Minnesota Democrat’s amended congressional disclosure now values her household assets between $18,004 and $95,000 — down from as much as $30 million.

A photo of the professional services company Deloitte at the Washington, D.C. regional office

News 17h ago

Deloitte just axed $50K IVF funds, halved parental leave and cut PTO — and your employer could be next

As more and more companies cut benefits and lay off employees, you may want to start preparing for a worst-case scenario now.

A woman and a man walking past a poster depicting investment gold bars on a gold dealer's window.

Investing 18h ago

Wells Fargo says gold could nearly double to $8,000 an ounce — even after its worst monthly drop in a decade

Gold’s volatile rally heats up as Wells Fargo eyes an $8,000 price target, raising big questions for investors on timing, inflation hedging, and whether to buy the precious metal now.

Indeed CEO Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba speaks on stage during Semafor World Economy 2026 on April 15, 2026 in Washington, DC.

News 18h ago

Indeed CEO says retiring boomers are a bigger threat to the economy than AI — and the worker shortage is already here

Hisayuki “Deko” Idekoba says that as a large share of the U.S. workforce is nearing retirement, there aren’t enough younger workers stepping in to replace them.

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks at a White House Press Briefing on April 15, 2026.

News 18h ago

White House expects gas prices to drop to $3 this summer despite short-term volatility

Officials say rising fuel costs tied to Middle East tensions are temporary — but drivers may still feel the pinch before prices ease.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani smiles at a podium while gesturing offstage.

News 19h ago

Zohran Mamdani is calling out billionaires by name — flagging Citadel CEO Ken Griffin and the penthouse he rarely visits

New York's new pied--terre tax would hit owners of $5M+ second homes who don't live in the city — and for working New Yorkers watching rents climb, that's the whole point.

Photo of a data center protest in Detroit

News 20h ago

Live near an AI data center? A new study warns one Virginia site could lead to premature deaths in the community

A Vantage data center in Loudoun County — dubbed ‘Data Center Alley’ — could contribute to 33 premature deaths over five years, researchers say.

Students, like the young woman seen here in front of a laptop, are increasing moving away from computer science as AI continues to disrupt the field.

Employment 20h ago

Computer science was once a 'golden ticket' — now it's seeing the biggest enrollment drop of any major in 6 years

Nobel Prize–winning economist Simon Johnson said AI has "substantially wiped out" coding as a reliable source of opportunity.

A photo of a smartphone with the Spotify app showing in the App Store

News 22h ago

Spotify won $300M more than the labels that own the music in a $322M piracy ruling — and may never see a dime

A pirate site scraped 86 million Spotify songs, got sued for $13 trillion — then never showed up to court. Now it owes $322 million, and no one knows who to bill.

Fuselage and engine components were assembled at the Ford Motor Company Willow Run B-24 Liberty Bomber aircraft assembly plant, circa December 1942.

News 23h ago

The Pentagon wants GM, Ford to build weapons and bombs — here’s what happened last time during World War II

Automakers could help build weapons as U.S. supplies run low, but a World War II-style industrial shift may be more challenging to pull off today.

A photo of Jim Cramer attending Charity Day 2025 Hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund at BGC Group

Investing Apr 19

Jim Cramer is selling stocks as the S&P 500 flashes overbought — but a $100 bet from 2000 tells a different story

Trimming your stocks amid recent market rotations could be a smart choice, per Jim Cramer’s advice.

Distressed older man in front of laptop screen

News Apr 19

Retired journalist loses $270,000 to ‘pig-butchering’ scam after online romance turns into fake gold investment scheme

An 82-year-old man lost his life savings in just 76 days after a scammer posing as a young woman built trust and lured him into a fraudulent trading platform.