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Are we spending our retirement money in the right order? Our plan is: Social Security, annuities, cash — then IRA
Spending all your cash first can make your income surge in later years.
‘I like the idea of a big return’: My financial adviser wants me to invest $350,000 in a UAE data center. Is this risky?
“I know you’re not supposed to put money you can’t afford to lose into speculative stuff.”
Tesla may finally debut a flying car today, after testing fans’ patience for nearly a decade
Elon Musk is set to reintroduce the Roadster sports car, possibly equipped with SpaceX thrusters.
CoreWeave investors are feeling spooked, as the company’s stock and bonds see fresh pressure
It’s getting more expensive for investors to buy protection against a CoreWeave default.
Traders pile into bonds and defensive stocks as the ‘tech wreck’ picks up steam
The continued selloff in the AI trade is forcing investors to ditch highflying tech for relative safety of government bonds, even as hot inflation threatens to make that trade complicated.
My wife says we can’t afford to retire. I vetoed her $8,000 trip to Italy. We’re in our 60s and have $4 million. Do I keep working?
“I worry about healthcare, long-term care, inflation, a long bear market and living to 95.”
Medicare open enrollment is here. What to know about deadlines, options and more
The open-enrollment period goes from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7.
Micron, Nvidia and other chip stocks face renewed pressure as AI fears swell
Reported details about Anthropic’s financial progress are adding to concerns about the health of the AI ecosystem.
There’s a ‘monstrous bull market’ developing under the surface of the S&P 500. This hedge-fund manager tells you where it’s at
The index may not move much because the stocks with the biggest weightings lag, but there’s a bull market starting to bubble elsewhere, says a hedge-fund manager.
This 30-year market veteran is alarmed by a near-record S&P 500. Here’s where he’s investing instead
Steven Jon Kaplan sees a completely irrational stock market right now, and investors ignoring a perfectly safe way to play that.
I’m 64 years old, with two sons, but only one works in the family firm. Should I leave him 70% of the business?
“I have some reservations about the long-term stability of my younger son’s marriage.”
‘New Girl’ star Jake Johnson lists lush and private Pasadena estate for $3.3 million
Jake Johnson is looking to sell his four-bedroom, four-bathroom Southern California property, which offers approximately 3,153 square feet of living space.
Why the AI trade is not set up for a rebound like July’s, according to JPMorgan
Fewer shorts, buybacks ending, no inflows and too many longs imply no recovery is imminent, says a JPMorgan strategist.
TSMC CEO sees no sign of a slowdown as chip foundry reports record profit
The semiconductor foundry announced third-quarter net profits of 763.34 Taiwanese new dollars, marking a record.
Anthropic’s slowing growth could be the AI trade’s latest red flag
Anthropic’s revenue growth appears to be cooling as the company prepares for its public debut, further stoking investors’ AI jitters
The AI trade is splintering as inflation fears rattle hyped-up tech stocks
Investors are wondering if steep inflation and increased borrowing costs could derail the AI buildout.
Rocket Lab’s stock slides as the company pushes back Neutron’s first launch
Neutron, a medium-lift rocket meant to rival SpaceX’s Falcon 9, will no longer launch this year.
You’re probably too invested in equities. Why a 60-40 portfolio is still the smart way to go
For most of U.S. history, an all-stock and a 60-40 portfolio have run neck-and-neck for trailing 30-year returns.
Big banks see risks in financing the AI boom, but are happy to keep writing the checks
The CEO’s the U.S.’s biggest banks all chimed in on the risks of related to the massive AI buildout, but how there’s still no sign that investments need to slow down.
From a record high to a 10% drop in just two months: Why small-cap stocks have unraveled so fast
Buckle up: Small-cap stocks just hit a market milestone they’d rather avoid.
The COLA wars are coming for Social Security
The annual cost-of-living adjustment may soon be capped, curtailed, means-tested or scrapped altogether under various proposals being actively considered
Meet the baby chasers — they’re transforming the housing market and solving the childcare crisis
Baby boomers have been the biggest force driving home sales over the last few years. Many of them are moving to be close to family, and in particular, their grandchildren.
CoreWeave’s AI bonds tumble, raising red flags for the wider market
CoreWeave’s bonds issued six months ago fell to 81 cents on the dollar earlier Wednesday, yielding more than 15%
What to expect at the next Fed meeting now that rate-hike odds are rising
Market participants and economists are split on the question of whether or not the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates by another quarter-point in two weeks.
Did this year’s COLA beat inflation? Here’s how spending by American seniors stacks up so far in 2026
The cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 will be 3.6%, which will give Social Security recipients an average of $75 more per month.
These unpopular solutions could rescue Social Security’s finances. Here’s who could pay the most
Social Security is projected to become insolvent in six years. These are some of the creative solutions that are on the table, beyond raising payroll taxes.
Will mortgage rates stay above 7% in 2027?
Two new forecasts spell bad news for home buyers and sellers
3 things that are driving inflation higher
Struggling with elevated prices? You don’t have to look much further than your local gas station.
Rising bond yields and higher inflation leave the Fed trapped in a rate-hike dilemma
There isn’t any way to spin Wednesday’s hot consumer-price index report as good, especially when looking at the bond market’s reaction.
Rising diesel prices have helped fuel inflation — and we’re about to see how much worse it could get
Consumer inflation just came in hot. Thursday will provide more clues on the impact of record diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections.
Micron wins praise from Elon Musk for not being too greedy
Top memory-chip providers have ample room to raise prices further, but Musk thinks Micron isn’t squeezing its customers to an excessive degree.
How Iran’s $2 trillion threat puts your AI stocks at risk
The Fed admits it can’t cool Big Tech’s spending spree. Tehran says it can, and it just named the targets.
BlackRock now manages assets equal to half the size of the U.S. economy after 15% growth
Fund-management giant BlackRock said Wednesday that assets under management are nearly $15.5 trillion after growth of 15%.
Fake shopping sprees and ‘happiness insurance’: The latest fintech apps reveal our financial anxieties
Fintech companies are catching on to how Americans are altering their financial habits, and they’ve created new products to try to meet the moment.
Gen Z renters are the only group more likely to feel successful by investing than buying a house
“Instead of focusing on homeownership, many are prioritizing financial freedom and debt-free living.”
Social Security’s COLA will be 3.6% in 2027 as inflation persists
The increase is aimed at helping about 68 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.
Midterm voters haven’t seen this many housing proposals on the ballot in 20 years
Ballot measures aim to fix the housing crisis in various ways, from making it easier to build new homes, to cutting property taxes.
How to read your body’s warning signs years before you get sick
Most of us don’t just want to live longer lives. We want to live longer and healthier lives.
What analysts are watching with key semiconductor maker TSMC set to report results
Analysts at JPMorgan and Citigroup see further revenue growth for the semiconductor foundry, even after already posting a record-breaking figure for the third quarter.
Bank of America adds a profit miss to the misery of a $1.2 billion government fine
Bank of America’s stock falls as investor disappointment over the $1.2 billion government fine added to the bank’s downbeat earnings report.
Here’s how much the AI boom is contributing to inflation, according to Goldman Sachs calculations
Goldman Sachs economists have calculated how much the AI boom has contributed to inflation.
From Charles Schwab to DoorDash: Why these bargain stocks could lead the market higher
Third-quarter earnings growth is expected to be driven by energy and semiconductor companies, but what if the rest of the market shows up? HSBC envisages a stock market finally broadening out.
The truth about being a landlord in retirement
Investing in rental property isn’t easy or ‘passive’
‘I earn $110,000 a year’: I lost my home in the Great Recession. I’m renting in my 50s. Why is that judged as failure?
“I lost my job and eventually my home — and it’s still hard.”
‘Sopranos’ star Steven Van Zandt is selling his Greenwich Village penthouse for $19 million
Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt is ready to part with his Greenwich Village penthouse, hiking the price up by $4 million after initially listing it in June of this year.
Chip bellwether ASML says customers are already asking to place orders — for 2030
The Dutch supplier for the semiconductor industry said there is strong interest in placing orders for 2029 and 2030.
Chip stocks suffer worst stretch in 16 months as AI fatigue grips the market
Anticipation is building for Anthropic’s investor day, as Wall Street grows less patient with heavy AI spending.
My sister moved in with our mother, 78, and now says she deserves the $925,000 family home. Is she right?
“The house is worth $925,000 and mom owns it outright. She also has $480,000 in investments.”
AST SpaceMobile’s stock is feeling the heat from SpaceX’s wireless plans
AST’s commercial rollout could face delays due to satellite-launch challenges and SpaceX’s growing ambitions, an analyst warns.
Who should pay for my birthday dinner — me, or my guests?
“I feel like I just end up paying for other people’s birthday dinners a lot, as well as my own, which is an imbalance.”
Why one hedge-fund billionaire believes stocks are heading for a ‘really challenging’ 2027
U.S. stocks could face a serious test in 2027 as a tsunami of new equity issuance threatens to upend the artificial-intelligence-driven bull market, according to hedge-fund billionaire Paul Tudor Jones.
This one move will save $20,000 on our wedding
Plus: Where we’re cutting back to free up space in our wedding budget for the things we really want on our big day
Micron’s stock extends declines as China competition heats up
Even Elon Musk says Chinese memory chip makers are catching up.
Fund managers retain surprising optimism in the face of stagnant stock market and tumultuous bond market
Many asset allocators are waiting for bond yields to hit 6% before they flip the switch from equities to fixed income, but a significant portion are already making the transition.
Six Flags’ stock slumps near 17-year low after fatal incident
A fatal accident on a Six Flags Entertainment roller coaster sent shares of the amusement-park operator near the lowest level of the year.
U.S. wealth has shifted to stocks from homes. There are big reasons to worry
The four-year bull market in stocks is riding high because of the AI boom. But it’s also increasing the cost of money.
A SpaceX launch shortage is fueling a $100 billion investing spree
A commercial launch bottleneck has spurred an unprecedented wave of investment in space infrastructure and applications
Options traders expect wild stock-market swings beginning later this month. Here are 4 things to watch
After an eventful summer, U.S. stocks appear to have hit a pocket of calm. Over the past few sessions, trading volume has dwindled, while major indexes have mostly drifted sideways.
UnitedHealth keeps medical costs under control — and raises its outlook again
The health-insurance giant said its medical-cost ratio was 88.4% in the third quarter of this year, as the company tries to rein in spending on medical care.
What to expect from Europe’s most valuable company before it kicks off tech earnings
ASML will report its third-quarter financial earnings before the opening bell in Amsterdam, Netherlands on Wednesday.
‘Breaking Bad’ star Aaron Paul sells L.A. home for $7.5 million; he now lives in Paris
“Breaking Bad” star Aaron Paul has finally found a buyer for his historic Los Angeles home, selling the storied property for $7.495 million more than a year after putting it on the market.
Newlywed Jim Carrey lists $35 million Maui waterfront mansion
Jim Carrey is bidding farewell to his sprawling Hawaii waterfront retreat, listing the tropical property for $35 million just days after tying the knot with his longtime partner, Min Ah.
This one chart from the IMF tells the entire story of the world economy this year
A single chart, complicated though it may be, tells the story of the world economy this year.
Was Broadcom CEO bullish or bearish on AI? ‘Gamblers’ comment creates storm
The comments made by Broadcom’s CEO at a conference in Singapore have been cited as a reason for microchip stocks’ slumps on both Monday and Tuesday.
The global economy is starting to look K-shaped. Here are the winners and losers, and where the U.S. fits
IMF sees a split global economy, with countries less exposed to the oil shock and benefiting from AI demand pulling ahead
The SpaceX threat could loom over AT&T’s stock for a prolonged stretch, analyst cautions
Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon no longer recommends any of the major telecommunications stocks as he warns of more volatility ahead.
Investors worry the bull market is getting old. But history shows it can continue to age gracefully
Contrary to a widespread current worry among some on Wall Street, bull markets do not die of old age,
Brazilian stocks are breaking out as investors look for opportunities beyond tech
Brazil’s presidential election is powering optimism in the country’s stock market — and capturing the attention of investors wary of having too much exposure to the U.S. stock market.
Nvidia and AMD shares fall as new AI announcements fail to re-energize investors
The chip makers introduced hardware and software designs for future AI data centers, but the revenue potential is still far out, an analyst says.
Why Ciena, Lumentum and other optical stocks were among the market’s biggest losers on Monday
The sharp moves could partly be a reaction to recent cautious commentary on AI spending.
Meta is back on the AI leaderboard with its new family of Wonder models
The company’s stock was up more than 3% following the release of Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full, which analysts expect to drive new business opportunities.
Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ collides with real-world problems of dwindling fuel supplies
Oil markets were struggling on Monday to gauge how President Donald Trump’s new declaration of an “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine might help mitigate a deepening global oil crisis as the Middle East conflict drags on.
These stocks could be the future winners — and losers — of a massive shift in IT spending
As more money flows toward AI software offerings, Salesforce could deepen its customer relationships while Adobe looks vulnerable, analysts say.
Buy these stocks as plays on Google’s big spending, analyst says
Google Cloud is growing fast, but several chip makers and networking providers could be better ways to capitalize on that trend, according to Melius Research.
Here’s how much extra money could be in your monthly Social Security check next year
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment will boost retirees’ monthly budgets. But will it be enough?
Mired in their worst losing streak in years, small caps could be the best way for investors to play crucial CPI data
Stuart Kaiser, of Citigroup, recommends buying iShares Russell 2000 exchange-traded fund call options before the consumer-price index for September is released on Wednesday.
Fed officials want to hold off a rate hike this month. Will this week’s inflation data let them?
A troubling rise in prices might trigger an interest-rate move at the Fed’s meeting in late October.
The bond market is doing the Fed’s job, and that could be good news for stocks, says Morgan Stanley strategist
A stronger dollar, higher bond market yields and elevated gas prices are already tightening financial conditions in the U.S. to the point that Kevin Warsh may not even need to hike rates.
Here’s why Goldman Sachs just flipped bullish on stocks for the rest of the year
Goldman Sachs is leaning more heavily into stocks for the remainder of the year. That’s down to earnings and a market that has overall gotten cheaper.
Legal battle continues as Dolly Parton’s estate claims nephew put up barbed wire to avoid summons
Dolly Parton’s estate has claimed that the late country music icon’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, went to extraordinary lengths to evade being served with a summons.
Dr. Phil lists his lavish Beverly Hills estate for a whopping $67.5 million
TV host Dr. Phil McGraw and his wife, Robin McGraw, are hoping to score an impressive return on their investment, asking more than double what they originally paid in 2016.
Millions of Americans will have fewer options during Medicare open enrollment this year
There will be no Medicare Advantage plans in 181 counties in 2027, up from 67 in 2026.
We’re about to get a huge read on whether earnings can keep propping up the stock market
High hopes for third-quarter earnings are outweighing concerns around interest rates and oil prices — but one expert warns markets have gotten “extremely complacent.”
The bull market is turning 4 years old — but yields could crash the party
For four years, tech has been the answer to almost every question about this bull market.
Bank earnings to shed the first light on how higher yields are affecting the economy
The big banks kick off earnings season on Tuesday, to provide a first read on the health of the economy in a rising-yield environment.
Winter is coming and energy bills are climbing. ‘Everything just keeps going up.’
Expensive utility bills have become an increasingly sharp thorn for Americans’ wallets, but warmer weather this winter and energy assistance programs can help.
Why Nvidia’s stock is dodging the AI credit scare that is crushing Broadcom and Oracle
The P/E ratios have contracted and the CDS spreads have widened in all three cases, but Nvidia appears unscathed
‘What you don’t know is greater than anything you do know’: How Ray Dalio would build a portfolio to withstand a popping AI bubble
Look for inflation protection and unappreciated players in artificial intelligence, says the famed hedge-fund founder.
S&P 500 at 10,000 or bust: New ETF offers investors all-or-nothing bet on the index
Wall Street has continued to blur the lines between investing and gambling with one recently launched exchange-traded fund.
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