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What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
Sun Aug 30 9:00 am
When the U.S.-Canada trade war erupted, the market repriced metals and materials stocks and ETFs, but longer-term investors should be wary.
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Labor Department to propose expansion of association health plans, which could lower insurance costs for some workers
Fri Aug 28 7:00 am
The agency has submitted a rule proposal to the White House that could allow more workers to get health insurance through association health plans.
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Why to delay claiming Social Security — even when COLAs are high
Thu Aug 27 1:28 pm
New estimates show the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be up to 3.6%. Retirees may benefit from the boost even if they wait to claim.
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The post-penny economy: How cash rounding and credit card surcharges are changing what you pay
Wed Aug 26 12:58 pm
More merchants are rounding change for cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production, or adding surcharges to credit card transactions.
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Is the K-shaped economy ending? Finance pros weigh in
Tue Aug 25 5:05 pm
The K-shaped economy may be changing. New data shows income and spending gaps are narrowing — but household finances tell a more complicated story.
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401(k) rollovers can be costly — and irreversible. What to know before moving your money
Mon Aug 24 8:15 am
Rollovers from 401(k)-type plans to IRAs are growing more common. But there are pros and cons.
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Equal-weight S&P 500 is leading the 2026 market and its flagship trade just hit $100 billion
Sun Aug 23 9:00 am
Money is flooding into equal-weight stock market ETFs this year. Investing experts say it's not a fad.
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Emergency savings shortfall signals 'danger' for working households, Suze Orman says
Sat Aug 22 9:30 am
A new survey shows even a $500 unexpected expense may throw households off track when it comes to big life goals like saving for retirement.
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The biggest U.S. stocks have done great for you. Experts say not to get greedy
Sat Aug 22 9:26 am
Low-cost S&P 500 index funds are the foundation of many portfolios to grow wealth, but investors should add assets to diversify and lower volatility. 
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International student enrollment falls amid tighter U.S. visa policies, reports show
Thu Aug 27 9:31 am
Amid changes to student visa policies, colleges and universities are likely to see fewer international students enrolled this fall, reports show.
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Education Department recalculates student loan forgiveness counts, setting some PSLF borrowers back
Thu Aug 20 3:13 pm
Many borrowers pursuing Public Service Loan Forgiveness have recently learned that they're further away from debt cancellation than they'd expected.
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Treasury proposes low-cost investment rules for Trump Accounts
Thu Aug 20 9:00 am
The Treasury Department has issued new Trump Account guidance, emphasizing low-cost investments.
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