My dad wants to buy me a big, suburban home — but I don’t want to live there. Am I ungrateful for turning down his offer?
“I would rather have something small, on a huge piece of land in a more rural area.” Source:MarketWatch
Iran war hasn’t hurt the U.S. economy too badly — but the danger isn’t over yet
The two main pillars of the economy — consumer spending and business investment — appear to have shrugged off early angst arising from Iran tensions.…
Taylor Farms to recall produce that may be the cause of the cyclospora outbreak: report
The Californiabased company is one of the largest producers of salad greens in the U.S. Source:MarketWatch
Why Trump’s speech on U.S. elections could be bad for markets
The president focused in part on accusing China of “sinister election meddling” in 2020. Source:MarketWatch
Apple’s stock is beating the S&P 500 by a remarkable degree — and it may have more room to run
Apple was once seen as behind the curve in AI, but now it’s getting more respect for its strategic choices. Source:MarketWatch
18 tech stocks that have fallen at least 30% during July
Seven of the worst performers for the month were still up by triple digits for 2026. Source:MarketWatch
AI may force these workers to retire earlier than planned
Older workers now face two major impediments: looming Social Security cuts and rapidly evolving workplace priorities Source:MarketWatch
What it’s like to get end-of-life financial advice from a CFP who’s also a death doula
A dire diagnosis will upend your financial plan, but you can set it right again. Source:MarketWatch
End of an era for this long-term bond bull as inflation takes hold and yields trend higher
For more than three decades, Hoisington Investment Management and its chief economist Lacy Hunt have been bullish on bonds. But now their opinion has changed.…
Netflix is paying up for costly sports rights. Is the company making the right bets?
The streaming service says live programming helps draw in new subscribers, but investors have become disillusioned with Netflix’s broader engagement trends.…
Oil prices are up 13% in a week — and could head for more than $100 a barrel
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude both saw their largest oneweek percentage gains in months. Source:MarketWatch
I have racked up $35,000 in credit-card debt. Should I file for bankruptcy?
“I’m also considering working with a creditcounseling agency or enrolling in a hardship program.” Source:MarketWatch