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Retirees: Watch Out for Social Security Scams
SocialApr 7, 2026

Retirees: Watch Out for Social Security Scams

Social Security is a key part of many retirees’ financial plans. If that’s you, make sure you’re not overlooking a potential danger: scams. https://t.co/tfaNsH0Nih

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Daily Money Habits Build Long‑Term Savings Success
SocialApr 6, 2026

Daily Money Habits Build Long‑Term Savings Success

Financial transformations don’t happen overnight, but making a few smart money habits a part of your daily routine can help you reach your savings goals. https://t.co/WHyTeag1eo

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Dimon Warns AI, Wars Test US, Calls for Freedom
SocialApr 6, 2026

Dimon Warns AI, Wars Test US, Calls for Freedom

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that global conflicts, economic uncertainty and rapid AI disruption are testing the U.S., urging a renewed commitment to “freedom, liberty and opportunity.” In his annual letter to shareholders, he cited wars, inflation, trade tensions...

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Don't Let Cash Sit—Opportunity Cost Costs You
SocialApr 6, 2026

Don't Let Cash Sit—Opportunity Cost Costs You

If you’re tempted to keep your money in cash on the sidelines, consider the impact of opportunity cost, or the potential gains you miss out on when choosing one investment over another. https://t.co/FpZVau3NQD

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Vox Launches America, Actually, a New Video-First Podcast Hosted by Astead W. Herndon
NewsApr 6, 2026

Vox Launches America, Actually, a New Video-First Podcast Hosted by Astead W. Herndon

Vox announced the launch of "America, Actually," a video‑first podcast debuting on April 11 and hosted by veteran political reporter Astead W. Herndon. The series is built for YouTube, social video and audio platforms, offering immersive reporting, analysis and human‑focused...

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How Climate Science Is Sneakily Getting Funded Under Trump
NewsApr 6, 2026

How Climate Science Is Sneakily Getting Funded Under Trump

A leaked USDA memo instructed staff to avoid more than 100 climate‑related terms, effectively banning words like “climate change” and “global warming” from research contracts. The policy coincided with a sharp drop in climate‑focused NSF grants, which fell 77% from...

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The High Price of Everything, Explained
NewsApr 5, 2026

The High Price of Everything, Explained

Vox’s Explain It to Me podcast breaks down why everyday essentials—gasoline, coffee, and milk—are hitting record prices. Gas prices surge as the Iran‑Houthi conflict chokes the Strait of Hormuz, limiting crude supplies and forcing the U.S. to import heavier grades...

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Holding Excess Cash Lets Inflation Eat Your Gains
SocialApr 5, 2026

Holding Excess Cash Lets Inflation Eat Your Gains

If you keep too much cash, you risk falling behind inflation and missing out on potentially high returns in the stock market. https://t.co/99plwWnwHW

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Gas Prices Likely Stay High After Iran War
SocialApr 3, 2026

Gas Prices Likely Stay High After Iran War

Experts who spoke with Money say that Americans should expect high gas prices to linger even after the Iran war concludes. https://t.co/inLuVOK07z

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Monthly Check‑Ins Keep Your Finances on Track
SocialApr 3, 2026

Monthly Check‑Ins Keep Your Finances on Track

Doing a quick assessment one or two times a month can help you stay on top of your finances and address any weaknesses in your savings and spending strategies. https://t.co/9cnFCvqWhZ

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Follow Pro Steps to Spot Winning Stocks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Follow Pro Steps to Spot Winning Stocks

For most investors, a well-diversified portfolio of funds will do the trick. But if you want to try to identify winners like the pros on Wall Street, there are steps you can take. https://t.co/6RP6PY8ebH

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Hunger Drives Impulse Snack Purchases Beyond Your List
SocialApr 2, 2026

Hunger Drives Impulse Snack Purchases Beyond Your List

A hungry stomach makes it harder to resist throwing snacks into your cart that aren’t on your shopping list. https://t.co/Z82DFsnIX1

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Simplicity Keeps Your Retirement Savings on Track
SocialApr 1, 2026

Simplicity Keeps Your Retirement Savings on Track

Keeping it simple is the best way to keep your retirement-savings goal on track. https://t.co/U0en039ICj

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Why Your Home Stalls While Neighbors Sell Quickly
SocialMar 31, 2026

Why Your Home Stalls While Neighbors Sell Quickly

Seeing your home sit on the market for weeks on end can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you see other homes in the neighborhood go under contract. https://t.co/Smg7mtDOtD

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Buffett's Rule: Skip Hype, Seek Fundamental Value
SocialMar 31, 2026

Buffett's Rule: Skip Hype, Seek Fundamental Value

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's strategy? Stay away from flashy stocks, and assess fundamentals to find undervalued ones. https://t.co/qsceHG36d7

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Retirees Turn Digital Nomads, Leveraging Strong Dollar Abroad
SocialMar 31, 2026

Retirees Turn Digital Nomads, Leveraging Strong Dollar Abroad

Retirees are embracing the “digital nomad” lifestyle, which allows them to go abroad to countries where the strength of the U.S. dollar lets them live a more luxurious lifestyle, or travel to places that have been on their bucket lists. https://t.co/gWhiuz57Ax

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Mobile Wallets Boost Security and Credit Card Utilization
SocialMar 30, 2026

Mobile Wallets Boost Security and Credit Card Utilization

Using payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay can offer extra security and encourage you to maximize your credit cards. https://t.co/VPFoaKTwsB

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No Income Tax Doesn't Guarantee Low Cost of Living
SocialMar 30, 2026

No Income Tax Doesn't Guarantee Low Cost of Living

Just because a state doesn't have income taxes doesn't necessarily mean it's an affordable place to live. https://t.co/oPBtFcQdtW

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Retirement Investors Face Heightened Risk From This Error
SocialMar 28, 2026

Retirement Investors Face Heightened Risk From This Error

This error can hurt any investor, but it’s especially risky for those in or nearing retirement. https://t.co/bk4v9GJCb1

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Nasdaq Slides 2.38%, Officially Enters Correction
SocialMar 27, 2026

Nasdaq Slides 2.38%, Officially Enters Correction

After losing 2.38% through Thursday's market close, the Nasdaq has officially entered a correction. https://t.co/8WuMA0F18N

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Netflix Hikes All Plans, Citing $20B Content Spend
SocialMar 27, 2026

Netflix Hikes All Plans, Citing $20B Content Spend

Netflix raised prices for all its plans on Thursday, bumping the ad-supported tier to $8.99, standard to $19.99, and premium to $26.99 a month. Extra member add-ons also got more expensive. The company cited investments in new content, including live...

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Credit Score Affects Home Insurance Like Disaster Risk
SocialMar 27, 2026

Credit Score Affects Home Insurance Like Disaster Risk

Your credit has as much of an impact on your homeowners insurance premium as whether or not you live in a disaster-prone area. https://t.co/PQ2K1kvGSE

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Stay Calm in Volatile Markets with Proven Habits
SocialMar 26, 2026

Stay Calm in Volatile Markets with Proven Habits

The best investors stay calm when markets are volatile, and these financial habits can help you stay the course. https://t.co/hO1oDA3Gyi

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Fink Proposes Turning Safety Net Into Massive Leveraged Brokerage
SocialMar 26, 2026

Fink Proposes Turning Safety Net Into Massive Leveraged Brokerage

Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock, is urging policymakers to consider using America’s flagship safety-net program like a giant brokerage account — using borrowed money. https://t.co/cSg0rDZCTu

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Gas Prices Near $4 Mark Ahead of Midterms
SocialMar 25, 2026

Gas Prices Near $4 Mark Ahead of Midterms

National average gas prices are now within cents of the pivotal $4-per-gallon threshold, which many elected officials would prefer to avoid in a midterm election year. https://t.co/Ow36WJehg7

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Costco's Gold Sales Yield Six-Figure Monthly Revenue
SocialMar 24, 2026

Costco's Gold Sales Yield Six-Figure Monthly Revenue

Costco’s foray into precious metals has generated impressive results. The company is allegedly pulling in six figures in sales each month since its decision to begin selling gold. https://t.co/bNtkSrss5j

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Travel Cheaper by Skipping Peak Seasons
SocialMar 24, 2026

Travel Cheaper by Skipping Peak Seasons

Travel costs are based on supply and demand, and if you are willing to avoid busy seasons, you can save significant amounts of money. https://t.co/g0l2iAc2jo

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Retirees: Beware Social Security Scams Threatening Your Savings
SocialMar 24, 2026

Retirees: Beware Social Security Scams Threatening Your Savings

Social Security is a key part of many retirees’ financial plans. If that’s you, make sure you’re not overlooking a potential danger: scams. https://t.co/tfaNsH0Nih

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Daily Spending Tracking Boosts Wealth, Yet Feels Overwhelming
SocialMar 23, 2026

Daily Spending Tracking Boosts Wealth, Yet Feels Overwhelming

Tracking your spending every day can help you stay on top of your finances and build long-term wealth, but it can also make budgeting feel overwhelming. https://t.co/LW4a63hF3X

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Tiny Daily Money Moves Yield Big Future Savings
SocialMar 21, 2026

Tiny Daily Money Moves Yield Big Future Savings

Implementing simple financial habits now can mean saving big down the road. Often, those small moves take just a few minutes. https://t.co/RjC3e4cVol

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Don’t Chase Soaring Stocks; Volatility Can Erase Gains
SocialMar 20, 2026

Don’t Chase Soaring Stocks; Volatility Can Erase Gains

Chasing stocks that are soaring can be tempting — but those gains can vanish quickly amid market volatility. https://t.co/sMK6GH12Xx

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Monthly Check‑Ins Keep Your Finances on Track
SocialMar 20, 2026

Monthly Check‑Ins Keep Your Finances on Track

Doing a quick assessment one or two times a month can help you stay on top of your finances and address any weaknesses in your savings and spending strategies. https://t.co/9cnFCvqWhZ

By Vox – Money
Follow Pro Steps to Spot Winning Stocks
SocialMar 19, 2026

Follow Pro Steps to Spot Winning Stocks

For most investors, a well-diversified portfolio of funds will do the trick. But if you want to try to identify winners like the pros on Wall Street, there are steps you can take. https://t.co/6RP6PY8ebH

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New Economy Cars Under $20k Vanishing
SocialMar 19, 2026

New Economy Cars Under $20k Vanishing

As the economy car market shrinks, it’s becoming impossible to find a new vehicle for less than $20,000. https://t.co/rHCJYJoyBn

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Spend 5 Minutes Daily for Financial Confidence
SocialMar 19, 2026

Spend 5 Minutes Daily for Financial Confidence

Taking a quick five minutes to check in on your finances while you eat breakfast or commute to work could help you feel more in control of your money. https://t.co/VyvdVlw501

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Over a Dozen Ways to Cut Gas Costs
SocialMar 18, 2026

Over a Dozen Ways to Cut Gas Costs

There are more than a dozen strategies you can consider to save at the pump. https://t.co/PxK1SHJYEf

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Steady, Low‑volatility Investing Beats Roller‑coaster Returns
SocialMar 17, 2026

Steady, Low‑volatility Investing Beats Roller‑coaster Returns

Investors who embrace boring strategies that minimize rollercoaster-like movements in their portfolios are often the ones who stay on track to meet their financial goals. https://t.co/AmWppEmzl3

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New Tax Credit Pushes Buyers Toward American‑Made Cars
SocialMar 17, 2026

New Tax Credit Pushes Buyers Toward American‑Made Cars

A new tax deduction lets buyers claim up to $10,000 a year on interest paid for new, American-made cars purchased between 2025 and 2028. To qualify, the vehicle must be assembled in the U.S., verified by its VIN, and bought...

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Buffett's Rule: Skip Hype, Hunt Undervalued Fundamentals
SocialMar 17, 2026

Buffett's Rule: Skip Hype, Hunt Undervalued Fundamentals

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett's strategy? Stay away from flashy stocks, and assess fundamentals to find undervalued ones. https://t.co/qsceHG36d7

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Retirees Turn Digital Nomads, Leveraging Strong Dollar Abroad
SocialMar 17, 2026

Retirees Turn Digital Nomads, Leveraging Strong Dollar Abroad

Retirees are embracing the “digital nomad” lifestyle, which allows them to go abroad to countries where the strength of the U.S. dollar lets them live a more luxurious lifestyle, or travel to places that have been on their bucket lists. https://t.co/gWhiuz57Ax

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The Oscar Was Never Really Timothée Chalamet’s to Begin With
NewsMar 16, 2026

The Oscar Was Never Really Timothée Chalamet’s to Begin With

Timothée Chalamet entered the 2026 Oscars as the early favorite for Best Actor after a high‑profile campaign for *Marty Supreme*. Two weeks before the ceremony he sparked a backlash with dismissive remarks about ballet and opera, and his promotional tactics...

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Mobile Wallets Boost Security and Credit Card Rewards
SocialMar 16, 2026

Mobile Wallets Boost Security and Credit Card Rewards

Using payment services like Apple Pay and Google Pay can offer extra security and encourage you to maximize your credit cards. https://t.co/VPFoaKTwsB

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Keep Investing Simple to Achieve Long-Term Financial Goals
SocialMar 16, 2026

Keep Investing Simple to Achieve Long-Term Financial Goals

The key to reaching your long-term financial goals is often to keep investing simple. https://t.co/vu3RFU8Uw3

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Suze Orman: Decades of Money‑Management Expertise
SocialMar 16, 2026

Suze Orman: Decades of Money‑Management Expertise

Personal finance expert Suze Orman has years of experience guiding people on how to make the most of their money. https://t.co/ldmDmg2eVO

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The Supreme Court Case Attempting to Sabotage Voting by Mail, Explained
NewsMar 16, 2026

The Supreme Court Case Attempting to Sabotage Voting by Mail, Explained

The Supreme Court’s Watson v. Republican National Committee case challenges whether absentee ballots arriving after Election Day must be discarded under three 19th‑century federal statutes. The Republican and Libertarian plaintiffs argue that the 1845 law fixing the election date implicitly...

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The Man Behind the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
NewsMar 15, 2026

The Man Behind the Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

David Ellison, Skydance Media chief and son of Oracle co‑founder Larry Ellison, is spearheading a merger that would combine Paramount and Warner Bros. into a single entertainment powerhouse. The deal, valued at roughly $30 billion, promises up to 30 theatrical releases...

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Trump Pushes Fed Cut as Oil Spikes Amid Iran Conflict
SocialMar 13, 2026

Trump Pushes Fed Cut as Oil Spikes Amid Iran Conflict

As oil prices surged on Thursday during the intensifying Iran war, President Donald Trump again urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, even as markets increasingly bet that rising energy costs would keep inflation elevated and delay...

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Credit Score Affects Home Insurance as Much As Location
SocialMar 13, 2026

Credit Score Affects Home Insurance as Much As Location

Your credit has as much of an impact on your homeowners insurance premium as whether or not you live in a disaster-prone area. https://t.co/PQ2K1kvGSE

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Five Essential Steps to Maximize Social Security in Your 60s
SocialMar 13, 2026

Five Essential Steps to Maximize Social Security in Your 60s

Here are five steps everyone in their 60s should take now to help ensure they make the most of Social Security. https://t.co/G4kqCF6jjT

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