Money & Personal Finance

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

House Republicans Strip Stock Trade Ban From Their Own Bill, Blocking Congress Trading Crackdown

Republicans removed a provision banning congressional stock trading from a bill they wrote, leaving two explanations — both of which benefit members who trade.

Business Oct 2

Annuity Payouts Climb as High Interest Rates Deliver Safer Retirement Income

Annuity payout rates have risen sharply alongside interest rates, giving retirees a rare chance to lock in guaranteed income that pays far more than it did three years ago.

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Business Oct 2

Carney Fast-Tracks 775-Mile Oil Pipeline to Pacific Coast to Counter US Tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada will expedite approval for a 1,250km oil pipeline to the Pacific coast, aiming to boost GDP by C$30bn annually and reduce reliance on the US market.

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Technology Oct 2

Salesforce Jumps 46% as Software Stocks Erase AI Disruption Fears

Software stocks posted their strongest quarter in years as investors bet AI will boost cloud computing companies rather than replace them.

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Business Oct 2

S&P 500 Nears Record High While Most Stocks Fall, Concentration Risk Hits Dot-Com Levels

The S&P 500 sits within striking distance of its all-time high, but the gains come from a handful of mega-cap names while most stocks struggle — a divergence that has historically preceded sharp reversals.

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Politics Oct 1

SEC Proposes Letting Fund Managers Charge Performance Fees in 401(k)s

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose rules allowing registered fund managers to charge performance-based fees, a change that could bring hedge-fund-style pay into millions of retirement accounts.

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Sports Oct 1

Louisiana DA Opens Probe Into Alleged Sexual Assault Involving LSU Student-Athlete

A Louisiana district attorney has launched a criminal investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving an LSU student-athlete, according to ABC News.

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Business Oct 1

Micron Earnings Beat Fails to Lift Stock as AI Memory Boom Loses Shock Value

Micron beat Wall Street estimates again, but the margin of surprise has narrowed — and investors who once rewarded every beat are now selling the news.

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Health Oct 1

Canned and Frozen Groceries Cut Food Costs Without Sacrificing Nutrition, Dietitians Say

With grocery prices still straining household budgets, nutritionists say shelf-stable and frozen foods can anchor a healthy diet when shoppers watch sodium and added sugar.

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Technology Oct 1

47-Year-Old Investor Sends Entire Paycheck Into Bitcoin, Vows Never to Sell

A 47-year-old investor says he converts every dollar he earns into bitcoin, telling MarketWatch his paycheck "takes a detour" through the cryptocurrency before it reaches his bank account.

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Politics Oct 1

White House Releases Taxpayer-Funded Ad Promoting Trump's Iran Military Campaign

The White House has produced a government-funded promotional video praising President Trump's military operations against Iran, drawing criticism over the use of public money for political messaging.

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Health Oct 1

Neko Health Brings $700 Million Body-Scan Business to US as Spotify Founder Bets Big on Preventive Care

Spotify founder Daniel Ek's preventive health startup Neko Health has raised $700 million and expanded into the American market, offering full-body scans that promise early disease detection.

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Technology Oct 1

Deutsche Bank Names Meta, ServiceNow Among 9 Tech Stocks to Lead Next AI Trade

Deutsche Bank analysts released their top tech sector stock picks for the rest of the year, naming Meta, ServiceNow and seven other companies positioned to benefit from the next phase of AI investment.

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Business Oct 1

Credit Card Balances Jump $21 Billion as US Households Pile on Debt

Credit card balances grew by $21 billion in the second quarter of 2026, pushing more Americans to seek debt relief as average card rates hover above 20%.

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Business Oct 1

SEC Approves Plan to Let Individual Investors Into Private Markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved proposals Wednesday to expand who can qualify as an accredited investor and let advisers charge up to 20% in performance fees on retail private-market funds.

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Business Sep 30

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.

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Business Sep 30

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.

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Business Sep 30

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.

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Business Sep 30

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.

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Business Sep 30

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.

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