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Affordability Center Stage at the 2026 NY Auto Show
The 2026 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) highlighted a growing divide between industry innovation and consumer priorities, with affordability emerging as the dominant factor influencing vehicle purchases.
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How to Get Lifetime Income in Retirement
Create your own private pension with either of these two types of income annuities.
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Digital Dollars Didn't Disappear. They Just Changed Hands
Washington just reshaped the future of money. Lawmakers blocked a government-issued digital dollar while advancing stablecoins, privately issued tokens designed to mirror the U.S. dollar.
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Amazon to Stock Lilly Diet Pill; Same-Day Delivery
Amazon.com said Thursday its pharmacy unit will stock Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill at kiosks located at some of the company's primary care clinics and offer same-day delivery of the drug.
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Dow Rips 1,330 Points Higher on US-Iran Ceasefire
U.S. stocks closed sharply higher Wednesday after a last-minute, two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran lifted investor sentiment.
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Dow Soars 1,200 Points on US-Iran Ceasefire
Wall Street's main indexes climbed to near one-month highs Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, sending crude prices lower on expectations that energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz could resume.
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The New Trump Trades: How Investors Are Navigating Iran Shocks
Investors are piecing together a new "Trump trade" playbook for navigating market uncertainty, ranging from whether a U.S.-Iran ceasefire will hold to oil prices staying high for longer.
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Gold Climbs to 3-Week High After US-Iran Ceasefire
Gold rose to a near three-week high Wednesday as oil prices and the dollar fell sharply after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire as talks began on a permanent end to the war.
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Trump Medicare Boost Shields Seniors' Costs
The Trump administration's move to raise payments to Medicare Advantage insurers by 2.48% in 2027 could help shield seniors from higher premiums and benefit cuts after earlier fears of reductions to popular plans, The Wall Street Journal reports.
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AI Tied to $21 Billion in Cybercrime Losses in 2025
Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in online scams that cost Americans nearly $21 billion in 2025, according to the FBI's latest Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report.
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Americans Losing Trust in AI for Healthcare
The number of Americans who want artificial intelligence (AI) involved in their health care is declining, a new survey says. Only 42% are open to AI being used as part of their care, down from 52% in 2024, according to the poll commissioned by Ohio State University's Wexner...
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Average Tax Refund Jumps $350 in 2026
Average tax refunds are running higher in 2026, with early IRS data showing increases in refund size, total payouts, and the share of filers receiving refunds.
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TrumpAccounts.Gov Goes Live, Robinhood to Be Broker
The U.S. Treasury Department said Monday that Robinhood will serve as the brokerage platform for its new Trump Accounts program, while Bank of New York Mellon will act as custodian and manager of the accounts.
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US Gas Average Hits $4.12 as Calif. Nears $6 a Gallon
Gas prices are climbing nationwide, with the US average at $4.119 per gallon while California drivers are paying nearly $5.93 per gallon, according to AAA.
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Bed Bath & Beyond Buying Container Store for $150 Million
Bed Bath & Beyond is doubling down on its turnaround with a roughly $150 million deal to acquire The Container Store, a move that will anchor its return to physical retail and reshape its business model, Axios reports.
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Oil Prices Surge 11%, Gas Rises to $4.09
Oil prices continued to surge on worries of a prolonged Iran war but the Asian markets that were open Friday rose moderately in cautious trading, while others were closed for the Good Friday holidays.
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Gas Prices Top $4 in 18 States; 7 More May Follow
Gas prices continue to climb across the United States, with drivers in a growing number of states paying more than $4 per gallon, according to AAA.
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'Unretired' Workers Turn to Gig Jobs to Pay Bills
Before Stu Goldberg begins his night shift driving for Uber, he pulls out a notebook to read a handwritten list of reminders. "No tickets. Full stops," he'd scrawled in the book. "Careful backing up. Watch for pedestrians and bikes."
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Are Annuities Safe
Overall, they are, but different types offer different levels of potential risk.
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Survey: AI Pushes Students to Rethink Degrees
A new poll highlights growing concerns among college students about the impact of artificial intelligence on their future careers, with many rethinking their academic paths as AI continues to reshape the workforce.
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McDonald's Launches 'Under $3 Menu' Items
McDonald's said Thursday it was introducing menu items priced at $3 or less and offering a $4 breakfast meal deal in the U.S., as restaurants aim to attract price-conscious diners worn down by economic uncertainties.
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Oil Surges to $109, Gas Rises to $4.08/Gallon
Oil prices jumped sharply Thursday following President Donald Trump's April 1 speech on Iran, as markets reacted to renewed fears of prolonged conflict and potential supply disruptions.
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US Treasury Kicks Off Financial Literacy Month
The U.S. Treasury Department is marking the start of National Financial Literacy Month, emphasizing the role of financial education in expanding economic opportunity for Americans.
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Millions May Lose Student Loan Relief Options This Summer
Millions of parents with federal student loans are racing against a July 1 deadline to protect access to lower monthly payments and possible debt forgiveness before major federal repayment changes take effect this summer.
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The Truth About Trump's Tiny Car Movement
If you've spent any time on American roads, you noticed bigger trucks, larger SUVs, and more horsepower have defined the U.S. auto market for decades.