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I Bonds Now Yield 5.51%: Key Trade-Offs Before You Buy

I bonds are offering a 5.51% rate, but financial experts warn investors to weigh several trade-offs before committing funds.

Social Security Faces Potential Benefit Cuts Within Six Years

Latest projections warn Social Security could slash retirement benefits in six years if Congress fails to act on the program's funding shortfall.

How the 2026 Midterms Could Shift the Muni Bond Market

The 2026 midterm elections may reshape municipal bonds via state tax measures, new bond supply, and congressional composition.

Meta's Ad Growth Outpaces Google Search at Widest Gap Since 2021

AI is fueling diverging fortunes for Meta and Google in digital advertising, with Meta pulling ahead at the widest margin in years.

New Buy Now Pay Later Rules Bring Affordability Checks for Shoppers

Regulatory changes to Buy Now Pay Later services introduce affordability checks that could block some shoppers from using deferred payment options.

Senate Races This Fall Could Shape Social Security's Future

Social Security's retirement trust fund faces a potential 2032 shortfall. Senators elected in November will hold office when that deadline arrives.

Amazon, JPMorgan Block AI Agents, but Experts Warn of Long-Term Risk

Major companies are blocking AI personal agents like Meta's Muse, but retail experts say friction-reducing technology tends to win out over time.

New Buy Now Pay Later Rules Bring Affordability Checks for Shoppers

Regulatory changes to Buy Now Pay Later services introduce affordability checks that could block some users from making purchases.

Caregiver Misusing Alzheimer's Patient's Debit Card Raises Elder Fraud Concerns

A family suspects a live-in caregiver is exploiting an Alzheimer's patient's finances. Experts weigh when and how adult children should step in.

Key Financial Mistakes People Make in Their 30s and 40s

Decisions made during your 30s and 40s can have lasting consequences on retirement security, according to MarketWatch.

How to Build Guaranteed Retirement Income by Laddering I Bonds

I bond laddering can generate steady retirement income without an annuity, even as the new rate settles near 5.4%-5.5%.

Judge Dismisses Trump Defamation Suit Against Murdoch, WSJ With Prejudice

A federal judge dismissed President Trump's defamation case against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal over an Epstein letter, barring refiling.

Medicare's AI Prior Authorization Trial Cuts Medical Services Fast

Medicare deployed AI to pre-approve patient care, and the move quickly resulted in a significant reduction in medical services utilized.

Auto 401(k) Rollovers Cut Cash-Outs but Accounts Stall in IRAs

An automatic portability program is reducing 401(k) cash-outs among workers with small balances, though most accounts remain stuck in temporary IRAs.

Treasury Sets Series I Bond Rate at 5.51% Through April 2027

The U.S. Treasury has announced a new Series I bond rate of 5.51%, effective for the next six months through April 2027.

Kalshi Pushes to Repeal 1958 Onion Futures Ban for Prediction Markets

The onion futures law, born from a 1950s price-rigging scheme, now blocks prediction markets from trading on vegetables and box office receipts.

Fed Officials Clash Over Transparency as Rate Hike Debate Continues

Two Federal Reserve officials push for greater openness even as potential Fed chief Kevin Warsh argues the central bank should communicate less.

Nasdaq Selloff Draws Comparisons to 2000 Dot-Com Collapse

A sharp Friday decline in the Nasdaq is prompting analysts to draw unsettling parallels to the peak of the dot-com bubble in 2000.

ACA Premiums Rising 13% in 2026, Hitting Higher Earners Hard

Health insurance premiums on ACA marketplaces will climb 13% next year, with subsidies shielding some but not those earning above $64,000.

Binance Faces What May Be History's Largest Crypto Hack at $6.3bn

A suspected record-breaking $6.3 billion hack has struck Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, raising urgent security questions.

Alphabet Earnings Miss Signals AI Pressure on Search Revenue

Alphabet fell short of Wall Street expectations in a rare stumble tied to weakness in its core search business amid rising AI competition.

Alphabet Shares Plunge 13% in Worst Single-Day Drop on Record

Alphabet shed roughly $500 billion in market value after reporting weaker-than-expected free cash flow while holding its spending guidance steady.

U.S. Economy Grew 3.4% in Third Quarter, Fastest in a Year

GDP expanded at a 3.4% annual rate in Q3, driven by strong consumer spending, even as many voters rate the economy poorly.

White House Push to Remove Fed Governor Cook Shadows Warsh

The Trump administration has intensified efforts to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid fraud allegations she denies, casting uncertainty over the central bank.

UK Tax Thresholds Frozen for Three More Years: Pay Impact

Britain's income tax thresholds will remain unchanged for three additional years, a move that affects how much workers take home.

Fed Holds Rates Steady, but December Hike Could Raise Borrowing Costs

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark rate unchanged, though a potential December increase may push up costs on credit cards, loans, and more.

UK Budget 2025: What the Changes Mean for Your Wallet

Chancellor John Healey's first Budget introduces measures affecting pay, energy costs, and savings. Here's a breakdown of the key impacts.

Boeing Delays Major 737 Max Production Ramp Until Late 2027

Boeing signals it will not significantly increase 737 Max output until late 2027, a timeline set to weigh on investor expectations.

JetBlue Charts Course to Profitability After Years of Losses

JetBlue unveiled a new profit target that sent shares surging nearly 20%, easing investor concerns about the carrier's long-term financial viability.

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley Win Anthropic IPO Lead Roles

Anthropic selected Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as lead underwriters for its upcoming IPO, a high-prestige mandate generating significant fees.

GM Moves to Nasdaq After a Century on the NYSE

General Motors is leaving the New York Stock Exchange for the Nasdaq, ending a listing relationship that spanned more than 100 years.

Trump Faces Familiar Economic Headwinds Ahead of Midterms

As midterm elections approach, Donald Trump confronts an economic challenge that echoes the struggles of his predecessor Joe Biden.

Non-AI S&P 500 Stocks Outperform as Tech Trade Fades in 2025

Investors avoiding AI stocks are matching or beating the broader S&P 500 this year, raising questions about where to rotate next.

Meta Plans $95 Billion Stock Offering to Expand AI Infrastructure

Meta is raising $95 billion to fund AI and superintelligence projects, with Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom among potential investors.

UK Budget to Protect Low-Income Pensioners From Income Tax

The government plans tax threshold changes to prevent state pension rises from triggering income tax liability for low-income retirees.

Anthropic's IPO Structure Limits Shareholder Power for Founders

Anthropic's S-1 filing reveals a governance setup that concentrates control with founders, leaving ordinary investors with minimal influence.

Wall Street Seeks AI Trade Hedge as GPU Futures Platform Emerges

As the AI trade shows cracks, a former Citadel quant is building a GPU exchange offering physical AI futures as a potential hedge.

UK Chancellor Scraps Tariffs on Food Staples Ahead of Budget

Rachel Reeves plans to eliminate import tariffs on select grocery items, aiming to ease cost-of-living pressure on British households before the Budget.

Options Traders Are Pinning the S&P 500 in Place, UBS Says

A UBS team says options market activity explains why the S&P 500 has been largely range-bound since June.

DoorDash-Instacart Deal Talks Driven by Amazon, Walmart Rivalry

DoorDash is in advanced talks to acquire Instacart at ~$17B as both firms seek scale to compete with retail giants.