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New vehicle sales to decline moderately in 2026 as affordability issues weigh, forecast says
A new outlook from Cox Automotive projects that new vehicle sales are expected to slow slightly in…
Defense spending could rise following US arrest of Venezuela’s Maduro, analyst says
The Trump administration’s arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro could lead to higher defense spending over the…
Iconic children’s toy brand goes high-tech to bring creations ‘to life’ without screens
LEGO is pushing beyond its traditional building blocks with a new screen-free technology designed to make…
Texas, Florida again top U-Haul ‘Growth Index’
Texas and Florida once again lead the list of U.S. states that the most people are…
Want to save more for retirement? First, imagine your future self
It isn’t always easy to save for retirement, in part because for many people it is…
The Federal Reserve continues pause on interest rate cuts, expects two cuts later this year
The Federal Reserve just met to discuss the possibility of interest rate cuts. This time around,…
Study shows how long Social Security, $1.5M nest egg would last in 50 states
Retirement nest eggs and Social Security benefits are key sources of funds for many Americans as…
Inflation eases in February, but Trump tariffs could derail progress
Annual inflation increased to 2.8% in February, an unexpected decline from 3.0% in January, according to the…
Mortgage rates hit a two-month low this week, remain under 7%
There’s good news for potential homebuyers: mortgage rates continued to trend down this week. In January,…
401(k) balances hit second highest on record: Fidelity
Balances for 401(k) retirement accounts hit the “second-highest average on record” in the final quarter of…
Will you get a tax refund this year? Experts have ideas on how to use the money
The Internal Revenue Service has doled out millions of tax refunds amid the ongoing 2025 tax…
January inflation gives Fed more reason to hold on interest rate cuts
Annual inflation increased to 3% in January, rising above expectations and giving the Federal Reserve further…
Verizon clears $10M in debt for North Carolina residents impacted by Hurricane Helene
Verizon is teaming up with ForgiveCo to clear $10 million in consumer debt for more than…
Hilton distances itself from Minneapolis hotel after ICE agents denied rooms
Hilton Hotels said it is investigating an independently owned Minneapolis-area property after the Department of Homeland…
AT&T plans new to build new headquarters outside of Dallas
AT&T is planning to build a new corporate headquarters outside downtown Dallas in the suburban city…
Maduro’s capture puts Cuba’s Venezuelan oil-dependent economy at risk
The U.S. military operation to apprehend and remove Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power could put pressure…
Venezuela’s billions in distressed debt: Who is in line to collect?
The toppling of Nicolas Maduro has thrust Venezuela’s debt crisis – one of the world’s largest…
Oil experts predict slight rise in gas prices as global tensions mount
Geopolitical uncertainty combined with the loss of Venezuelan exports could push oil and gasoline prices slightly…
Maduro’s removal could reverse decades of economic struggles for Venezuelans
The audacious U.S. special forces raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and bring him to the…
Americans now view this figure as the benchmark for being wealthy
The average net worth that Americans feel is needed to qualify as wealthy has surprisingly declined,…
AI financial advisors are coming and they may outperform the humans guarding your money
For decades, Americans were given the same advice about money: Find a good financial adviser. Trust…