Money & Personal Finance

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

Trump Rolls Back Fuel Economy Standards to 2014 Levels, Undoing Obama-Era Rules

The Trump administration slashed federal fuel economy requirements for new cars and trucks, reverting to standards last set in 2014 and setting up a likely legal fight with California and environmental groups.

Business 1d ago

Princeton Review Ranks Colleges by Return on Investment as Tuition Tops $100,000

The Princeton Review released new ROI rankings as families increasingly question whether a college degree is worth the cost.

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World 1d ago

Trump Backs Diesel Export Ban as Prices Hit Record $6.45 a Gallon

President Trump says he would support halting overseas diesel sales to shield American drivers, but experts warn the move could rattle global fuel markets and hit Latin America hardest.

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World 1d ago

IRS Begins Mailing Notices to Taxpayers Who May Qualify for New $2,000 Saver's Match

The IRS has started alerting taxpayers who may be eligible for the Saver's Match, a new retirement benefit worth up to $2,000 per couple that kicks in with the 2027 tax year.

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World 1d ago

Anthropic IPO Filing Warns Investors That Its AI Could End Humanity

The AI company told prospective investors that advanced models pose a risk of "human extinction," a striking admission in a public stock filing.

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World 1d ago

Consumer Confidence Plunges to 81.9 as Inflation Fears and Job Worries Mount

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 6.7 points in September, missing forecasts by a wide margin as Americans sour on the labor market and rising prices.

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Business 1d ago

Oura Postpones $2.2B IPO Indefinitely, Citing Market Uncertainty

The smart ring maker had planned to offer 55 million shares at $40 to $44 each, a listing that could have valued the company at up to $15 billion.

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Technology 1d ago

Reco Raises $55M as AI Agent Security Market Floods With Vendors

Security startup Reco lands $55 million in new funding as at least two dozen competitors race to sell tools for monitoring and controlling AI agents inside corporate networks.

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Business 1d ago

Federal Reserve Signals Potential Rate Cut as Inflation Eases

Central bank officials suggested they may begin lowering interest rates in the coming months as price pressures continue to moderate.

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Business 2d ago

Electric Vehicle Sales Surge Past 50% Market Share in California

The milestone marks the first time any US state has seen more than half of all new car sales be fully electric vehicles.

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