Homes are getting more affordable. So how come you still can’t afford to buy one?
Home prices exploded over the past five years. They’re now going up more slowly, but incomes have still not kept up.
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Social Security cost-of-living adjustment estimate for 2027 falls as inflation cools
New estimates show Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be between 3.7% to 3.8%. Here's what to know.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump in sex abuse, defamation case: Court filing
A federal judge recently ordered Trump to pay Carroll, rejecting his last-ditch efforts while noting that he "has been stalling this case for years."
IBM stock craters 23% after issuing second-quarter earnings warning
CEO blamed the shortfall on weakness in the software and infrastructure business because clients shifted money toward hardware purchases.
United Airlines' new upsell: Keeping other travelers out of the middle seat
United Airlines will allow customers to pay more to keep the middle seat open on its Airbus A321XLRs
AI vs. robo advisers: How they stack up against each other —and human financial advisers
Robo advisers are getting smarter as AI capabilities increase — but how much control are investors willing to hand over?
JPMorgan beats profit expectations by the most in five years, as equity-markets revenue surges
JPMorgan’s stock falls, even after a big profit beat, record revenue and a raised outlook for net interest income.
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‘Impeccably designed’: You can rent Orlando Bloom’s former Beverly Hills estate for just $31,000 a month and more — today's expo signal.
‘Impeccably designed’: You can rent Orlando Bloom’s former Beverly Hills estate for just $31,000 a month
Actor Orlando Bloom’s former Beverly Hills mansion is being offered up as a luxury rental, with a hefty asking price of $31,000 a month—with many of the Hollywood star’s custom upgrades still found throughout.
U.S. targets Iranian military assets in another round of strikes as Tehran hits Gulf states
The U.S. has completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as Tehran targets U.S. military facilities in the region.
'Listing is a must': Chinese humanoid startups are rushing to launch IPOs
Shenzhen-based LimX Dynamics is the latest humanoid company in China to raise capital in recent weeks as investors eye IPO exits.
You don’t have to be rich to be financially independent. Here’s how to take control of your money.
Relying on a high salary or a hot stock is a dangerous trap. Why the most secure people plan for sudden crisis.
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The AI boom just found two new winners: Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan showed that Wall Street is a major beneficiary of the AI boom, with record revenue driven by surging trading and investment banking.
Oil prices rise as U.S. launches new Iran airstrikes, while Trump abandons Strait of Hormuz fee
Oil prices rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
My husband and I are retired. Our financial adviser, who is in his 30s, called us ‘you guyses.’ Is that unprofessional?
“I’m wondering whether I should ask to work with someone closer to our generation.”
The next boost to Apple’s stock could come from an iPhone price hike
Morgan Stanley estimates that the iPhone 18 lineup could see a $200 price increase from the previous generation.
U.S. strikes Iran before Hormuz Strait blockade restarts
President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over following multiple flare-ups of hostilities in the region.
My wife’s 2011 Ford Fiesta was totaled. Should we accept a $2,000 insurance settlement or give up the car for $2,700?
“The hood is bent, the radiator is cracked, and the front bumper is destroyed.”
Supreme Court Justice Barrett says the threat level against judges 'is really high'
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are testifying about the high court's budget request, which includes higher spending for security.
IBM workers pay a $400 million price for investing in company stock
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Bipartisan group of senators propose Social Security reform process ahead of funding shortfall
Social Security's trust fund that helps pay retirement benefits may run out in about six years. A bipartisan group of senators is calling for earlier reform.
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump in sex abuse, defamation case
A federal judge recently ordered Trump to pay Carroll, rejecting his last-ditch efforts while noting that he "has been stalling this case for years."
SK Hynix options begin trading. But another group of stocks is stealing its thunder
One explanation for the lack of notable call-buying is that the surge in single-stock ETFs and leveraged funds stole a big chunk of the speculative limelight.
Global oil prices notch back-to-back rise, remain ‘tethered to the Hormuz narrative’
Global oil prices on Tuesday notched their largest two-day rise since mid-March, buoyed by further escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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