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My friend is terminally ill. Should she sell her rental home and pay $100,000 in capital gains?

“Her younger son lives in the condo, but wants to move elsewhere with friends.”

‘She says it’s just money’: My friend pays for everything. I should be grateful, but I can’t stand her anymore.

“On each of these weekends away, she’s probably spending $500.”

A ‘death cross’ is coming for the dollar. Why Trump will be happy.

Don’t look now, but there are some technical reasons to believe that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was right when he declared to the financial markets that “I am the house now.”

My husband and I are in our 50s and have no kids. We have $2 million in IRAs and 401(k)s. Do we really need a will?

“We have no debt and own our primary home, a vacation home, as well as my mother’s home in another state.”

Microsoft’s stock has roared back to life, closing at its highest level of the year

Microsoft shares got off to a rough start this year, but investors have warmed to the company’s AI narrative over the last few months.

Apple’s expensive new iPhones could be a double-edged sword for the company

Bernstein analysts suggest Wall Street isn’t properly modeling the extent to which gross margins, a profit metric, could take a hit due to the rising costs of smartphone components.

Micron investors should get ready for a seesaw ride, analyst says

The timing of an Nvidia product ramp may require a balancing act for Micron investors, as some estimated revenue shifts toward next year instead of this year.

Tesla’s stock falls as launch of Semi truck fails to excite investors

Autonomous trucking represents a compelling opportunity for Tesla, but it’s unclear what the company’s initial Semi targets look like.

A 10% risk-free yield? For some, yes.

This could be a bargain, especially for very high earners and those in high-tax locations.

3 Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 70

Waiting until age 70 yields the largest possible Social Security benefit, but it doesn't make sense for everyone.

3 Steps to Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement

You can mitigate this huge risk with the right strategy.

Top Retirement Fears -- and the Straightforward Fixes for Each

Two top retirement fears are healthcare costs and running out of money. Here's how you can address each.

Some Retirees Pay State Income Tax on Social Security in These 8 States

You don't want to wait until you're filing your tax return to find out about this.

Social Security's Biggest Announcement of the Year Is Less Than 1 Month Away. Here's What to Expect

Some big changes to the program may be in store.

3 Common RMD Mistakes to Avoid

If you haven't taken your 2026 RMDs yet, you definitely need to read this.

If You've Saved This Much for Retirement by Age 35, You're Ahead of the Game

You might not need as much as you'd think to reach this milestone.

Social Security's 2027 COLA Could Well Outpace This Year's Raise. Here's How Helpful It Might Actually Be.

A larger raise may not end up being such a win.

Costco makes progress on a key membership metric. Here's our new price target on the stock

Costco's membership renewal rates moved in the right direction. But the debate isn't totally settled just yet.

Cat owners are spending more and boosting pet retailers

Spending on cats remains strong despite softening dog sector and tightening consumer discretionary spending.

Darden Restaurants stock falls as Olive Garden reports slower growth

Olive Garden's same-store sales growth has slowed in recent quarters.

3 Medicare Assumptions You Need to Clear Up Before Open Enrollment

It's important to go into that period with an open mind.

Claiming Social Security at 70? Here's Why That's Not Automatically a Smart Move.

A delayed claim doesn't always make financial sense.

SK Hynix Is Eyeing Intel’s (INTC) Ohio Site. Why Micron (MU) Should Pay Attention

This Little-Known AI Chip Stock Doubled. Its New Chips Now Double Optical Speed

Pat Gelsinger Just Backed a $100 Million Challenge to Nvidia’s AI Networking Moat. AMD Could Benefit

Lumentum Jumped Nearly 10% While Corning Barely Moved. Is the AI Optics Trade Splitting Apart?

Ennis (EBF) Grows Sales but Earns Less. Are Legal Items Hiding a Better Business?

Strive CEO: Bitcoin Could ‘Go to Infinity' as Dollar Debt Crisis Breaks

May Mobility's SPAC Merger: Is This a Road to Nowhere for Investors?

Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB) Signs $700 Million-Plus Rail Services Deal. Can Profits Grow?

Vista Gold (VGZ) Agrees to Sale. Can its Buyer Fund the Mt Todd Gold Mine?

Titan International (TWI) Signs ITM Sale. How Much of the $285 Million is New Cash?

Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates

Salesforce issued some updated longer-term financials at its annual Dreamforce conference.

J.B. Hunt stock plunges 13% after company warns third-quarter earnings will fall

Shares of J.B. Hunt plunged 13% Wednesday after the company warned of an earnings drop between 5% and 10%.

Oracle posts 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand as debts hits $125 billion

Oracle's cloud infrastructure revenue jumped 121% from a year earlier, reflecting demand for AI cloud services.

Oracle's stock edges up on earnings beat as cloud infrastructure revenue more than doubles

Oracle's results for the quarter came in stronger than expected, as did its revenue backlog.

Macy's posts strong results, raises guidance as turnaround begins to take hold

Macy's posted strong fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday and raised its full-year guidance.

World’s largest contract chipmaker TSMC sees August revenue surge over 53% to record high

TSMC reported monthly sales revenue for August on Thursday.

We got more defensive last week as Wall Street raised the bar for AI stocks

We initiated positions in defensive stocks to balance our AI exposure amid higher oil prices and Treasury yields.