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
Airfares Rise as Jet‑Fuel
Airfares are beginning to climb as jet-fuel prices surge following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, pushing airlines to raise fares and fuel surcharges while warning of more increases if the conflict drags on. Carriers say travel demand remains strong,...
Avoid Chasing Soaring Stocks; Volatility Erodes Quick Gains
Chasing stocks that are soaring can be tempting — but those gains can vanish quickly amid market volatility. https://t.co/sMK6GH12Xx
Moving Back Home May Not Save Money
Don't miss Martha C. White on @ThisMorningShow with Gordon Deal talking about how moving back in with your parents might not be saving you as much money as you had hoped. https://t.co/GR2x1oNj4a
The World Doesn’t Have Enough Ammo for the Iran War
The U.S., Israel and Gulf allies are locked in a costly missile‑and‑drone war with Iran, where the pace of combat is increasingly limited by ammunition and interceptor stockpiles. U.S. Patriot and THAAD interceptors, costing millions each, have been burned through...
Ohio Judge Rules Kalshi Prediction Markets Are Gambling
An Ohio federal judge ruled that Kalshi’s sports prediction markets qualify as gambling and must follow state regulations, rejecting the company’s claim that its contracts are federally regulated financial swaps. The decision backed Ohio regulators seeking to block Kalshi from...
Earn Income in Retirement to Preserve Your Nest Egg
In retirement, you’re not necessarily looking to replace your salary, but earning some income can be a way to preserve your nest egg. https://t.co/wOfHYW9AWm
Daily Spending Tracking Boosts Wealth, Yet Overwhelms Budgets
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
Diane Warren Has Been Nominated 17 Times for Best Original Song. Why Hasn’t She Won Yet?
Diane Warren has been nominated a record‑tying 17 times for the Academy Award for Best Original Song but has never won, making her the most prolific non‑winner in Oscar history. Her catalog includes blockbuster hits like “How Do I Live”...
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
Millionaires Now Pay Lower Taxes than Average Earners
As of Monday, millionaires are officially paying less taxes than the rest of us. https://t.co/x9lEkEmUoR
Vox Appoints Stephen Heuser as Executive Editor
Vox announced that Stephen Heuser will assume the role of executive editor on March 23, reporting to Editor‑in‑Chief Swati Sharma. He will direct the Politics, Policy & Ideas, Even Better & Lifestyle, and Today, Explained & Explain It to Me...
Social Security Tax Is Flat, Not Progressive Like Income Tax
The income tax system in the U.S. is structured around the principle that folks in high tax brackets pay more than people in low ones. The Social Security payroll tax, however, works differently. https://t.co/KpaXo2Ptou
Retirees: Beware Social Security Scam Threats
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
America’s Vaccine Skepticism Is Starting to Show up in Health Data
New research tracking 12.4 million newborns shows the hepatitis B birth‑dose vaccination rate dropping from 83.5 % in 2023 to 73.2 % by mid‑2025, meaning roughly 400,000 infants each year are refusing or delaying the shot. The decline coincides with the CDC’s January decision...
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
Nearly Three‑quarters of U.S. Workers Eye Side Hustles
72% of workers in the U.S. have a side hustle or are considering pursuing one, according to SurveyMonkey’s 2025 study on workplace culture and trends. https://t.co/iAVeKwhZV4
Trump Proposes Government‑run Retirement Accounts For
President Trump announced during his State of the Union address Tuesday night that he plans to give Americans without 401(k)s access to a retirement account modeled on the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan, targeting the roughly 50 million people who...
Why Wall Street Panicked over a Sci-Fi Blog Post
Wall Street’s recent tumble was triggered by a speculative memo from Citrini Research that painted a dystopian AI future where productivity booms coexist with massive white‑collar job loss and collapsing consumer demand. The Substack‑style piece, framed as a 2028 science‑fiction...
Stay Calm: Markets Build Wealth Over Time
The stock market is a great wealth builder over the long run, as long as you can resist panicking during downturns. https://t.co/o8C03pFJqy
Overtime Tax Break Is More Complex than It Appears
One of the OBBBA's signature provisions aims to let some hourly employees keep more of the pay earned during their most grueling workweeks. Although the White House has characterized this provision as "no tax on overtime," experts say it's "not...
