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April 28, 2026 Appliances don’t usually die dramatically. They do something worse: they start misbehaving. The fridge is a bit warm in the back. The dishwasher cleans, but the glasses come out cloudy. The dryer still runs, but drying takes longer and longer. At first it is easy to shrug and think, “It is probably

Americans frequently think they will retire later than they actually do. That poses problems for their finances in retirement.

Investors' disinterest in getting liquidity at a steep discount comes amid a quarter that saw elevated redemptions across most private-credit, non-traded BDCs.

People who buy annuities for lifetime income often think of them as an investment, when they're more like insurance, experts said.

A new bill in Congress calls for eliminating the retirement earnings test, which reduces Social Security for some workers who are younger than retirement age.

Several state legislatures have bills pending that would prohibit insurers from using consumers' credit history to determine how much their premiums are.

Those looking for a stable stream of passive income amid uncertainty can add stocks of some well-established dividend-paying companies to their portfolios.

Dating is becoming a financial decision for young Americans, with higher costs and paid apps leading many to cut back on dates.

The average tax refund is about 11.3% higher so far this season, compared with about the same period in 2025, according to IRS filing data through Tax Day.

When a company files to go public, it submits an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a required public disclosure of the company’s business, financials, and risks that initiates a formal review process before shares … Continue reading →

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Bitwise, Roundhill and GraniteShares have filed applications with the SEC to offer event contracts as exchange-traded funds.

The VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) tracking the sector is up more than 30% this month.

The Federal Reserve's April meeting, potentially Jerome Powell's last as chair, may impact many consumer borrowing and savings rates.

Traveling with multiple bags is a hassle — and Samy Khodr wanted to change that. In this episode of the Crowdfunding Demystified podcast, host Salvador Briggman talks with the founder of Luggical, a suitcase that transforms into a portable luggage trolley for easier travel. The concept didn’t start there. Samy initially built a luggage scooter but pivoted after discovering similar products already existed, leading to a more practical innovation. After nearly four years of development, testing, and setbacks, Luggical launched on Kickstarter and quickly gained traction, attracting over 600 backers and raising $188,763. You’ll learn: Why this marketing phase matters more than launch day The best type of content that builds trust with backers  The biggest manufacturing mistake new founders make  The differences between Kickstarter and traditional eCommerce And much more! Don’t miss this episode […]

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As more Democratic states push for higher taxes on the wealthy, some policy experts have criticized these policies. Here's what to know about the trend.