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My friend, 83, wants to add me to his bank account to pay his bills. What could go wrong?
I'm living with an 83-year-old man and we decided to put my name on his bank account in case he is hospitalized or dies and someone needs to pay bills. He has no close family. I don't want to place ...
How Trump wants to use the U.S. tax code to crack down on undocumented immigrants
The Trump administration's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration through taxes isn't confined to legislation. The IRS in April reached an information-sharing agreement with ICE to share ...
My mother-in-law thought the world's richest man needed Apple gift cards. How on Earth could she fall for this scam?
Her siblings are all shocked that she would believe this' We just found out that my 75-year-old mother-in-law is a victim of an online scammer. Her cognition is clearly impaired. She has several ...
My friend asked me to share political protest posters she created using AI. Am I a coward if I say no?
A good friend made politically-charged posters using AI and wants me to spread them on my social media. She works for herself in communications and is a very successful and vocal activist in her own ...
Gold is the new risk-free asset instead of the dollar and Treasurys, as Israel-Iran conflict rattles investors
"Gold is the new risk-free asset in people's mind," said George Catrambone, head of fixed income, Americas, at DWS, in an interview - adding that, right now, 10-year and 30-year Treasury securities ...
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3 reasons that bitcoin in your 401(k) is still a terrible idea
Bitcoin in 401 (k)s is a terrible idea. Participants don't understand the product, it's a speculative and volatile investment, straying from traditional investments is unlikely to enhance returns, and ...
The situation in the Middle East is a 'major wild card' for the Fed, former Powell advisor says
The Israel-Iran conflict "is a major wild card" for the Federal Reserve and might spark an economic downturn, although it is too soon to know how it will play out, said Jon Faust, a former top adviser ...
Stocks Fall, Oil Gains Friday as Iran Retaliates
Global stocks dropped and oil prices surged after Israel launched airstrikes on Iran. Safe-haven assets rose while airline ...
Defense Stock Rally an ‘Exaggerated Reaction’ to Iran Strikes
The bottom line: We view the rally in defense stocks as an exaggerated reaction to news of renewed conflict in the Middle ...
'I'm 68 and my 401(k) has dwindled to $82,000': My husband committed financial infidelity and has $50,000 in credit-card debt. What now?
Without going into details of my spouse's financial infidelity, I would like your opinion. Here is the bottom line. I'm 68 and my 401 (k) has dwindled to $82,000. I have $3,000 in gold and Social ...
Israel's attack on Iran shattered stocks' early-summer calm. Here's what investors should watch out for next.
An attempt at a recovery was ultimately stymied by news of Iranian retaliation against Israel. The S&P 500 SPX finished Friday 1.1% lower at 5,976.97, near its lowest levels of the session. It was the ...
The Israel-Iran conflict is casting a long shadow on the stock market. Here are the winners and losers.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (HLT) saw its stock fall 1.9%, while Marriott International Inc. shares (MAR) declined 2.2% and Airbnb Inc.'s stock (ABNB) gave up 2.2%. And Avis Budget Group Inc.'s ...