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Your 401(k) may be at a record high. Think twice before making this money move

More workers are borrowing from their 401(k)s or taking hardship withdrawals, moves that can come at a significant long-term cost.

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Buying a used Toyota may not be the bargain you think it is anymore

A $15,000-$20,000 budget can buy a much newer, lower-mileage used car from another brand, challenging the conventional wisdom that Toyota is always...

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Brand-new homes can cost less than older ones in these booming housing markets

Buyers looking for new construction may find some of their best deals in fast-growing Southern metros where builders have dramatically expanded...

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More CAKE: Cheesecake Factory stock is surprisingly beating these Magnificent 7 tech giants—including Nvidia

The sit-down restaurant chain’s stock price has soared 122% this year. Here’s why.

28.08.2026 5

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Ground beef prices are soaring. Trump’s fix has U.S. ranchers worried

A 90-day tariff break could bring cheaper imported beef to U.S. shoppers, while cattle producers warn it could undermine America’s struggling beef...

21.08.2026 10

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Bought a home between 2022 and 2025? You could be most vulnerable to this housing market shift

Home equity is weakening across the U.S., but experts say buyers who purchased near the market peak with small down payments face an especially big...

20.08.2026 8

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Disney just sued the Trump administration over an ‘unprecedented’ move against ABC

The company says the FCC targeted eight ABC stations with early license reviews that violate the network’s First Amendment rights.

18.08.2026 6

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One of the housing market’s biggest advantages is starting to disappear

Cash buyers are pulling back as inventory improves and price growth stalls, giving financed buyers an opening they haven’t had in years.

18.08.2026 4

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First-time homebuyers could soon get a new way to find $35,000 for a down payment

Lawmakers are proposing a change that would let buyers use money sitting in 529 college savings accounts for their first home.

14.08.2026 5

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Trump’s $400 million ballroom fight reveals what’s really being built beneath the White House

The administration says the project includes underground security infrastructure, arguing that the ballroom is an integral part of protecting the...

14.08.2026 5

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Trump’s $100,000-a-month Truth Social perk just triggered a lawsuit

A new service gives paying customers early access to the president’s posts, including potentially market-moving policy announcements. Now, critics...

13.08.2026 5

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ICE is planning a $20 million purchase of a weapon almost impossible to spot

The agency wants thousands of patrol gloves equipped with an electrical mode capable of delivering painful shocks through direct contact with the...

12.08.2026 3

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The fight over Trump’s White House ballroom just took a dramatic turn

A federal appeals court halted construction while the administration prepares its next legal move.

07.08.2026 9

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Lawmakers want this new betting trend shut down before it’s too late

Historians, ethics experts, and lawmakers say prediction markets could increase the risk of arson by putting money on the line.

06.08.2026 7

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Why Capital One says it really closed more than 300 of Trump’s accounts

A new court filing says months of anti-money-laundering analysis—not political pressure—led to the closure of hundreds of the Trump...

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Waiting to buy a home? The market just sent its biggest signal yet

Price cuts are rising, home prices have declined for nine straight months and buyers are still making deals as the market cools.

03.08.2026 8

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Amazon has $600 million in tariff refunds—and some of it is headed to customers

The retail giant says it will automatically return some tariff-related charges to eligible shoppers after collecting hundreds of millions in refunds.

31.07.2026 7

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That robot vacuum cleaning your house? It may soon be banned.

New FCC rules could stop future imports of several of America’s most popular autonomous vacuum brands.

30.07.2026 9

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Scientists say they found a way to stop cavities—without drilling

A major U.S. study found that a simple liquid brushed onto teeth stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth, potentially sparing children...

29.07.2026 5

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Why 25 states are fighting Trump over $740 million in emergency funding

The lawsuit challenges new conditions that require states to use a federal citizenship verification system for voters and conduct post-election audits...

24.07.2026 10

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Layoffs just hit a 57-year low. So why does the job market feel so tough?

New unemployment claims haven’t been this low since 1969, but a slowdown in hiring is creating an unusual divide in the U.S. labor market.

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Chick-fil-A says hackers accessed rewards accounts. Here’s what may have been exposed

Names, email addresses, birthdays, phone numbers, and the last 4 digits of payment cards may have been accessed in the breach, according to the...

22.07.2026 10

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The U.S. starter home market is finally changing—but only if you live in these states

Prices have fallen since 2022 across much of the South and West, but the Northeast has seen starter home costs surge another 12.6%.

20.07.2026 10

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A cyberattack has disrupted one of America’s biggest milk brands. Should shoppers be worried?

A cyberattack has temporarily shut down Fairlife’s U.S. production operations as the company works to restore affected systems.

17.07.2026 10

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A growing number of homeowners are avoiding foreclosure with one little-known option

Realtor.com says short sales now sell for a smaller discount than foreclosures, reversing a decade-long trend.

16.07.2026 5

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This airport wants to separate wealthy travelers from everyone else

The proposed luxury terminal would offer an exclusive airport experience for commercial passengers who are willing to pay for extra privacy and...

11.07.2026 7

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A key federal election agency suddenly has no commissioners. Here’s why that matters

The White House on Thursday removed the EAC’s final 3 members just months before the 2026 midterms. Replacements require Senate confirmation,...

10.07.2026 10

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The latest housing forecast contains one encouraging sign for frustrated homebuyers

Economists say home prices are now expected to grow slower than inflation, marking a modest but meaningful shift for buyers.

09.07.2026 6

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Klarna wants to become a bank. Here’s what that could mean for millions of customers

The fintech giant has applied for a U.S. banking charter, paving the way for checking accounts, loans, and other financial services under its own...

06.07.2026 10

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Scientists say Elon Musk’s orbital data centers could blind Earth’s biggest telescopes

Astronomers are urging limits on satellite launches after simulations showed some observatories could become effectively unusable for hours every...

03.07.2026 10

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Planning a cookout? There’s one grocery item costing Americans a lot more this year.

Consumers are paying the highest beef prices on record just as millions prepare to fire up the grill for Independence Day.

02.07.2026 10

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Home prices just fell the most in nearly a decade. Here’s where buyers have the most leverage

The median U.S. listing price has fallen for eight consecutive months while pending home sales continue to climb.

01.07.2026 10

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Ford thought AI could replace this job. Now it’s bringing experienced workers back.

Ford says experienced engineers helped improve vehicle quality after automated inspection systems fell short.

29.06.2026 10

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Millions use Roundup. The Supreme Court just made a major decision about it

The high court ruled that federal labeling rules shield Roundup from many state-law failure-to-warn claims.

26.06.2026 10

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A new court ruling could shape how Americans vote in the next election

The ruling prevents key parts of President Trump’s election order from taking effect ahead of this fall’s midterms.

26.06.2026 10

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A new national parks policy is drawing backlash after a deadly weekend

Multiple fatalities occurred across U.S. parks, but critics say a little-known rule may explain why many visitors never heard about them.

25.06.2026 10

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A hidden retirement gap is costing women more than $5K a year

On average, women collect $5,254 less in Social Security each year than men—a disparity driven by decades of unequal earnings.

24.06.2026 10

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Researchers say one childhood vaccine is preventing hundreds of cancer deaths

Researchers credit widespread HPV vaccination for a historic milestone that could reshape the future of cancer prevention.

19.06.2026 10

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America just buried a message for people living in 2276. Some of the items inside are wild

The 900-pound capsule contains more than 200 items, from AI predictions and gambling chips to whale bones and Olympic memorabilia.

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Americans are staying put in these 5 cities—and flocking to these 5 others

Las Vegas leads the nation in renters looking close to home, while Raleigh tops the list for out-of-town interest. Here’s what’s driving the shift.

16.06.2026 10

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A surprising pregnancy trend is alarming health experts

Alcohol use during pregnancy increased in recent years, despite warnings that no amount has been proven safe.

12.06.2026 10

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The luxury housing boom is unraveling. These are the only markets still getting more expensive

Most pandemic-era luxury gains have disappeared. A new report shows which cities are still defying gravity.

10.06.2026 10

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A hidden summer threat could soon send twice as many Americans to the hospital

New projections show a dramatic rise in heat-related emergencies across the United States.

09.06.2026 10

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Millions of people could be affected by this lawsuit against Amazon’s Ring cameras

The complaint alleges facial recognition technology collected and stored sensitive data from people who weren’t customers.

05.06.2026 20

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Voters just did something no U.S. city has ever done to stop AI data centers

Residents of Monterey Park used the power of the ballot box to place a permanent ban on data centers there, citing concerns about power, water, and...

05.06.2026 10

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Homeowners are suddenly pulling their houses off the market—and this is why

High mortgage rates, picky buyers, and fading demand are causing frustrated sellers to give up during what should be the hottest time of year for real...

03.06.2026 10

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Costco says Americans are panic-buying one thing again—and it’s not toilet paper

Record gas station traffic helped fuel strong quarterly sales as drivers searched for relief from rising prices.

29.05.2026 20

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The Postal Service just proposed sweeping new rules for mail-in voting

The USPS proposal follows Trump’s executive order tightening mail voting rules and could dramatically expand federal involvement in ballot tracking.

29.05.2026 20

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Ford’s hottest business right now has absolutely nothing to do with cars

The automaker’s surprise rally is being fueled by a new business selling batteries to AI-hungry data centers instead of drivers.

28.05.2026 10

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These 21 U.S. cities suddenly became hot housing markets again

New listings and contract signings just hit their highest level in four years, signaling that America’s stuck housing market may finally be starting...

22.05.2026 20

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