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New homes like this one in Georgia are cheaper than other options in many areas.

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New builds are cheaper than resale homes in major metros across the US — here are 10 hot spots for deep discounts now

Three straight years of climbing prices, plus stubbornly expensive interest rates, mean homes aren’t moving like they used to.

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Managing Money 3h ago

Florida Dad sold his treasured $1,500 Pokémon cards to cover 6-year-old son’s medical bills — ‘They became hope’

From trading cards to antiques, collectibles can help cover unexpected expenses — if you understand what drives their value and how to sell them wisely.

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News 3h ago

Florida homeowner charged $12,000 for a $1,500 garage door repair — a scam the BBB has tracked for years

A Google search led Scott Berry to a company with no address, no state registration and a $12,000 bill for work worth $1,500. The playbook these operators use is disturbingly consistent.

A couple sorts through eggs at a grocery store in China.

Life 3h ago

China can't kick its egg addiction even as prices soar nearly 45% — here's why some blame President Trump

While an avian influenza outbreak in 2025 stoked egg prices in the U.S., China’s current egg-price woes are the result of farmers’ actions.

An adult man reviewing papers at a desk surrounded by documents, crumpled papers, and office supplies, creating a busy and messy workspace.

Retirement 4h ago

Americans have $2.1 trillion sitting in 32 million forgotten 401(k) accounts — and fees are quietly draining them

A forgotten retirement account may still be growing, but leaving it behind can come with hidden costs that chip away at your nest egg over time.

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks during a press conference.

News 4h ago

The Trump administration tried to delay student loan forgiveness for nearly 180,000 borrowers. A federal court said no

The ruling keeps the government on the hook to process long-delayed debt relief for borrowers who say they were misled by their schools.

Exasperated man in suit walking down the street

News 5h ago

SEC draws 200,000+ comments opposing its plan to make quarterly earnings reports optional for public companies

More than 200,000 comments were received, most of them making the same argument.

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Donald Trump Jr.

Investing 17h ago

Trump Jr.‘s investment fund backed Polymarket at $300M. After a federal license, it’s now worth $15B

The prediction market reopened to U.S. users after buying a licensed exchange. Now early investors are sitting on huge paper gains.

Trump and Altman

News 18h ago

Trump is pulling billions in research money out of America's universities — and handing it to AI and scientists instead

The White House is axing academia from roughly $200 billion in R&D funding for science and AI. Learn where this money is going and the impact it could have on higher education.

Jim Cramer

News 19h ago

Jim Cramer says US firms 'must NOT' use Chinese AI to save a buck — but Microsoft and Airbnb already are

How dangerous is it when homegrown companies integrate technology from China in the battle for AI dominance?

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers checks an iPad in the dugout

News 20h ago

MLB bans AI from the dugout after Mets' 'very expensive' program sparked a league-wide crackdown

It's a reversal of older rules that allowed some customized apps.

Mike Bloomberg

News 20h ago

Michael Bloomberg warns Trump's plan for government stakes in AI companies would 'make George Orwell blush'

Trump is reportedly weighing government ownership stakes in AI firms like OpenAI.

British Columbia Premier David Eby is meeting Trump's tariffs with harsh words of his own.

News 20h ago

Canadian politician says ‘not a chance in hell’ he'll let US booze back onto the shelves: ‘We know who our friends are’

Backing down would just encourage Trump’s bullying, British Columbia Premier David Eby said.

Inflluencers make the blue-collar life look cool and lucrative.

News 22h ago

Blue-collar influencers want to recruit you to work in the trades — but is it enough to fix the labor shortage?

From welding to trucking, these influencers want viewers to consider a different way of life.

U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026

News 22h ago

Sinokor offers crews 6 months' bonus pay for one trip through the Strait of Hormuz — and it may hit your wallet next

As conflict disrupts key shipping lanes, experts warn higher transportation costs could ripple through the economy and squeeze household budgets.

girl with soccer ball empty field

News 23h ago

Virginia soccer coach hit with 26 charges for allegedly defrauding families of $60,000 over fake Italy trip

Fairfax County police say Ahmed Mohamed used his position at a well-known youth soccer league to convince families to pay up to $12,000 each.

The president isn't there to collect his cut from players directly — but the administration will be.

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The IRS gets a cut of Spain's $50-million World Cup prize — and players may have to pay up. How FIFA prizes are taxed

This is what happens if you live somewhere other than where you earn income.

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Managing Money Jul 22

This 26-year-old left her Chicago engineering job for a seamstress role at Yellowstone — and now saves more money

She swapped a corporate career for costume design and says it made her better off financially.

Christopher Nolan attends Universal Pictures THE ODYSSEY Premiere on July 11, 2026 in Mumbai, India.

Investing Jul 22

The Odyssey stormed the box office opening weekend — and options traders are piling into AMC shares in response

Interest in the movie-theatre chain has dwindled since a COVID-era, meme-fuelled frenzy — but there are many potential blockbusters still to come this year.