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More Americans Live With Family as Housing Costs Soar, Boomers Age
A new Realtor.com report counts 4 million multigenerational households — and the listings command prices 65% higher than standard homes, yet still sell just as fast.
A ‘Diversified’ Portfolio Beat the Stock Market in 2025. What Is It?
Morningstar's 11-asset diversified mix returned 18.3% in 2025, beating the S&P 500 — but the classic 60/40 portfolio still wins over the long haul.
Which States Have the Cheapest Gas as National Average Nears $5?
Only nine states still have gas under $4 a gallon as the national average surges to $4.48 — here's where to find the cheapest pump prices.
How to Retire to an Exclusive Italian Island for Just $450 a Month
A home off the beaten path among the locals could cost you under $500 per month.
Charles and Camilla Come to America: Decoding the Economic Signals of the Royal Tour
Diplomatic, polite and gracious. But what was the real message?
The Gap Between Retirement Expectations and Reality — and How to Confidently Bridge It
See what recent national surveys reveal about the actual cost of retirement and the difference a solid plan makes.
5 Reasons You Can No Longer Trust Your Eyes (or Ears) — and What to Do About It
Fake influencers, cloned voices, fabricated politicians — AI has made deception cheap. Here's how much it's already cost you.
Americans Need to Act by July 10 to Claim Potential IRS COVID Refund
A court ruling says the IRS may have wrongly charged penalties during the COVID disaster period — file Form 843 by July 10, 2026 to preserve your potential refund.
Why Your Tax Refund Is Late — and How to Track It
The average 2026 tax refund hit $3,275 — 11% more than last year — but five common IRS issues can hold up your payment for weeks.
Spirit Airlines’ Gift to Passengers, Other Airlines
With Spirit gone, analysts warn fares will rise in its former markets while JetBlue and Frontier scramble to fill routes — and bargain-hunters may face a permanently higher price floor.
