Money & Personal Finance

Market updates, investment strategies, tax tips, and personal finance guidance for Americans.

Consumer Spending Rebounds in August, New Sign U.S. Economy Is Accelerating

Americans opened their wallets again in August after a summer slowdown, the latest signal that the U.S. economy is picking up speed despite lingering pressure on households.

Business 6h ago

BofA Warns Rising Bond Yields Aren't the Real Threat to Your Portfolio

Investors are fixated on rising bond yields, but Bank of America strategists say the real danger to equities lies in corporate credit markets.

2 min read

Business 6h ago

Roth IRA vs Traditional IRA: Which One Actually Saves You More in Taxes?

Roth and traditional IRAs save you money in opposite ways. Here's how to figure out which account wins for your income, tax bracket, and retirement timeline.

8 min read

Business 6h ago

How to Build an Emergency Fund When You Live Paycheck to Paycheck

Nearly six in ten Americans can't cover a $1,000 emergency with savings. Here's a realistic, step-by-step plan to build an emergency fund on a tight income.

6 min read

Business 6h ago

Car Insurance: How to Get the Best Rate in Your State

Car insurance rates swing by hundreds of dollars depending on your state, your ZIP code, and your credit score. Here is how the system actually works and how to pay less for the same coverage.

7 min read

Business 7h ago

The Social Security Decision That Costs Retirees $180,000

Claiming Social Security at 62 instead of 70 can cost you six figures over retirement. Here's how the math works, and the mistakes that drain benefits.

4 min read

Business 7h ago

The Gig Economy in Numbers: How Many Americans Freelance and What They Earn

Roughly one in three American workers now earns money outside a traditional payroll job. Here's what the data actually says about how many people freelance, what they take home, and where the money is.

4 min read

Technology 7h ago

The Quiet Theft: How Identity Fraud Actually Happens in America, and How to Shut It Down

Identity theft rarely looks like a dramatic hack. It looks like a stranger opening a credit card in your name, filing a tax return as you, or draining an account you forgot you had. Here's how it works and what to do.

5 min read

Business 7h ago

The 2026 Homebuyer's Reality Check: Down Payments, Rates, and the Bills That Show Up After Closing

Mortgage rates have cooled from their 2023 peak, but buying a home still demands more cash up front than most guides admit. Here is what the numbers actually look like in 2026, and where the hidden money goes.

5 min read

Entertainment 7h ago

CNN's Pamela Brown Turns Investigative Eye to Women's Health in New Streaming Series

The "Situation Room" co-anchor launches an eight-episode series on CNN's All Access platform October 8, tackling overlooked and absurd health experiences women face.

2 min read

Sports 7h ago

Model That Nailed 17 Majors Releases 2026 Bank of Utah Championship Picks

A prediction model with a track record of nailing 17 major championships has released its picks for the 2026 Bank of Utah Championship, and its projected winner may surprise bettors.

2 min read

Business 8h ago

Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Jumps in August, Pressure Builds on Rate Policy

The core PCE price index rose sharply in August, giving the Fed fresh reason to keep interest rates elevated as it battles persistent inflation.

2 min read

Technology 9h ago

OpenAI Launches Dots Personal AI Agent, Chasing Meta's Muse in Crowded Market

OpenAI unveiled Dots, an "always-on" personal AI agent, at its DevDay conference Tuesday, entering a market Meta ignited three weeks ago with Muse.

2 min read

Entertainment 9h ago

True Brit Entertainment Files for Administration as UK Film Market Worsens

True Brit Entertainment, the UK distributor founded by Zygi Kamasa less than three years ago, has filed for administration after failing to gain traction at the local box office.

2 min read

Politics 9h ago

New York Prosecutors Reopen Investigation Into Alleged Rape at Cornell University

New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University, reviving a case that had stalled amid questions about how the school handled the complaint.

2 min read

World 10h ago

71-Year-Old Still Working on $108,000 Salary Asks If He Should Retire

A 71-year-old earning $108,000 a year with $152,000 saved for retirement asks whether he should keep working or call it quits.

2 min read

Business 10h ago

Micron Earnings Loom as Options Traders Bet Big on Bullish Move

Options traders are positioning bullish ahead of Micron's earnings report, with 75% of premium tied to calls and market-makers pricing a 7% move.

2 min read

World 12h ago

Eric Idle Says He Has No Sympathy for Nick Reiner After Rob Reiner's Death

Monty Python star Eric Idle said he has no sympathy for Nick Reiner, who is under investigation in the death of his father, director Rob Reiner.

2 min read

Politics 12h ago

Watchdog Says White House Broke Anti-Propaganda Law With Taxpayer-Funded Ads

A government watchdog alleges the Trump administration used taxpayer money to run promotional ads that violate federal anti-propaganda laws.

2 min read

Technology 13h ago

Tesla Lines Up $30 Billion in Credit as It Builds Cybercab and Optimus

Citibank and Wells Fargo are extending $30 billion in new credit facilities to Tesla, which says it won't tap the money this year but expects to spend at least $25 billion in 2026.

2 min read