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Here's How Much the iPhone 18 Will Cost With Each Major Carrier — Is It Worth It?
With a new iPhone launch comes a mix of new technology, new features and — usually the most shocking of the three — new price tags. The new iPhone 18 Pro retail price, for instance, starts at $1,199, while the Pro Max starts at $1,299, with 256 GB of storage in each base model, per MacRumors. The Pro models went on sale Sept. 18, while standard models are expected to come in 2027. Four-figure prices for phones are shockingly high.
ألمانيا تعتزم بناء سفينة رابعة للاستطلاع الإلكتروني وجمع المعلومات
As Americans prepare to vote in the 2026 midterm elections, one issue has emerged as the clear common denominator across the country: Affordability. While candidates are debating everything from healthcare to immigration, polling suggests the voters themselves are focused on the much more immediate question of whether or not they can afford their everyday lives.
10 Reliable Luxury Cars Under $10K Worth Buying
Here's the thing about luxury cars: they're engineered to dazzle, not to be wallet-friendly. But depreciation is about to become your best friend. As premium cars age, their values plummet, meaning six-figure status symbols regularly show up on the used market for a fraction of what they once cost. In a recent video, Ideal rounded up 10 reliable, luxury cars that routinely dip below $10,000. The verdict? You don't need deep pockets to drive like you do.
5 East Coast Vacation Getaways That Feel Expensive but Aren't
With cost-of-living prices, inflation levels and fuel costs all seemingly skyrocketing at once, you’d be forgiven for thinking that 2026 is not a year conducive to luxury vacationing — especially on a budget. However, MoneyLion set out to dispel that notion by reaching out to a variety of travel experts with one simple question: Where on the East Coast can you still enjoy a luxury vacation without having to pay luxury prices. Here's what they had to say.
5 best used SUVs worth every penny
Searching for a used SUV can be tricky. Despite being used, many pre-owned SUVs still have rather high prices and knowing which models are worth every penny isn't always easy. Be Aware: 12 Unusual Ways to Make Extra Money (That Actually Work) Explore Next: 13 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 That's why GOBankingRates has amassed a list of the five used makes and models that consistently appear on lists concerning the most reliable SUVs available on the market.
Hitch-Hikers: Twenty fantastic films inspired by the cinema of Alfred Hitchcock
“People talk about Hitchcock all the time being so influential,” director Brian De Palma said of filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock in the 2015 documentary De Palma. “Here’s a guy that developed those incredible visual storytelling vocabularies and it’s going to die with him. I was the one practitioner who took up the things that he pioneered and built them into different forms and a style that I was evolving.
6 ways to invest your tax refund into your retirement
More American taxpayers will be receiving a tax refund in 2026 compared to previous years, per the Tax Foundation . While it may be tempting to treat that refund like free money and funnel it into a spending spree or a vacation fund, the smartest play would be to protect your golden years by investing your tax refund into your retirement. That said, there is an endless array of investment opportunities for retirees, which can make it hard to know where to safely invest your refund.
20 most livable Florida retirement towns
Florida is America's number one retirement destination for multiple reasons: Lovely subtropical weather all year long, beautiful scenery and extremely retirement-friendly tax code with no state, estate or inheritance taxes. Due to those perks and many others, thousands retire to the Sunshine State every year.
Letterboxd — Your life in film
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Letterboxd — Your life in film
A fetish object about fetish objects, this carries about the same kick as a xerox of a xerox. Much as Pino D. reworks the themes to Dressed to Kill and Body Double into this film’s score, this is NWR playing the hits (lopping off hands as in Only God Forgives, neon demonology with Hollywood starlets, a stoic hero with a great jacket and a Drive for silent vengeance, etc.) but without the context and emotional/thematic heft of those other, better films.
Retirement Math: $1.5 Million Plus Social Security Across the U.S.
A common concern among many Americans — and not just those who are approaching retirement age or already have reached retirement age — is whether their retirement savings and Social Security benefits will provide them with financial security in retirement. The politicization of Social Security can make the program’s future questionable, and the increasingly high cost of living across the United States makes retirement affordability a daunting proposition.
The 401(k) Trap: How Retirees With High Savings Are Getting Hit With a Surprise Tax — and How To Avoid It
DNY59 / Getty Images/iStockphoto Ever since the 401(k) option was added to the American tax code in 1978, the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan has been a foundational element of any smart investment portfolio and a crucial financial safety net for most retirees' golden years. However, some retirees are discovering that a robust 401(k) balance can actually cost them money — specifically, higher taxes on Social Security benefits. Read on to learn more.
Here’s How Long You Should Keep Tax Records If You Own a Home
David Sacks / Getty Images If there's one thing homeowners know, it's that there will never be a shortage of paperwork. Contracts, receipts, files and records pertaining to buying, improving and selling a home stack up over the years, and knowing which to keep and for how long isn't always obvious.
SpaceX could be the biggest IPO ever — how much of an investment is enough to get rich?
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SpaceX Could Be the Biggest IPO Ever — How Much of an Investment Is Enough to Get Rich?
Elon Musk’s SpaceX — a merger of his rocket-manufacturing company with his artificial intelligence company xAI — appears set for what may be the biggest initial public offering of all time.
Trump Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals Could Spike Costs 100% for Common Meds, Including Entresto to Keytruda
Despite President Donald Trump’s controversial tariff-launching “Liberation Day” being just over a year old — and with the legality of most of those tariffs stricken down by the Supreme Court — the Trump administration surprised the nation on Liberation Day’s first anniversary by announcing new tariffs on many brand-name drugs manufactured outside of the United States. This is a move that could, in the short term, radically increase the prices of your medication. Trump’s plan?
Letterboxd — Your life in film
“You’re all dying to fuck but you’re too chickenshit to admit it.” Gregg Araki’s Skittles-colored and porn-bright 21st century take on Sunset Boulevard (but with more pegging and Charli xcx) essentially fuses a cartoonish Hollywood coming-of-age tale with a 90-minute visual essay begging the sex-negative wing of Gen Z to render themselves naked and vulnerable to the pleasures and pains of fucking before it’s too late.
10 Big-Name Stocks Likely To Dominate in 2026
Knowing which stocks will be bullish throughout 2026 is, of course, the goal of any market investor. To know where, when, and in what to invest could, for an investor, mean the difference between financial failure and incredible wealth. That begs the question — what are the big-name stocks likely to dominate in 2026, and allow their investors to reap great rewards?
10 Big-Name Stocks Likely To Dominate in 2026
Knowing which stocks will be bullish throughout 2026 is, of course, the goal of any market investor. To know where, when, and in what to invest could, for an investor, mean the difference between financial failure and incredible wealth. That begs the question — what are the big-name stocks likely to dominate in 2026, and allow their investors to reap great rewards?
Cruising the Death Drive: David Cronenberg’s auto-erotic Crash at 30
The hot swell of a breast, freed from the clothwire fuselage of a bra, presses tight against the cold metal curve of a lightweight two-seater plane’s sleek wing. The nipple—soft, warm, aching—is made hard by cool steel; in turn, the metal is warmed by the lurid flush of naked skin against it. Both are changed and charged by this singular collision, this living organism against this deadly mechanism, these two figures of implacable extremity. The woman sighs.
The 401(k) Trap: How Retirees With High Savings Are Getting Hit With a Surprise Tax — and How To Avoid It
DNY59 / Getty Images/iStockphoto Ever since the 401(k) option was added to the American tax code in 1978, the employer-sponsored retirement savings plan has been a foundational element of any smart investment portfolio and a crucial financial safety net for most retirees’ golden years. According to a recent analysis from 247WallSt, retirees who have more than $800,000 held in their 401(k) accounts could find themselves prey to higher taxes.
The 401(k) Trap: How Retirees With High Savings Are Getting Hit With a Surprise Tax — and How To Avoid It Original
May 4, 2026 3 min Read DNY59 / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our Readers GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
The 3-Store Rule: How To Split Your Shopping Among Costco, Walmart and Dollar Tree
The 3-Store Rule: How To Split Your Shopping Among Costco, Walmart and Dollar Tree Thanks to inflation and recent tariffs, a simple run to the grocery store feels more expensive than ever before. This is especially true for consumers who are in a hurry and feel forced to one-stop-shop at one location, leaving themselves at the mercy of a single grocery store’s pricing.
Gen Z and Millennials Are the Most Confident Generations About Retirement Savings: Should They Be?
Despite repeated reports that Social Security will no longer be able to pay out in full by 2033, the 2026 State of Retirement Planning study held by Fidelity Investments has found that younger generations are far more confident about saving for their retirement years than older generations. Specifically, 75% of Gen Z (those born 1997-2012) and 78% of millennials (the group born 1981-96) are confident they will be able to retire both when and how they want.
Job Hiring Is Increasing Thanks to These Two Sectors -- Here's Where You Should Apply Original
Those who are struggling to find a new job might find better-than-projected employment numbers a bit hard to believe, if only because the job market may still seem hard to crack. Employment grew by 62,000 jobs in March, according to a report from ADP. That’s a number that might not indicate a booming market, but it is significant growth. Perhaps most important to note, though, is that just two employment sectors accounted for all of those job gains in March.
3 Chevrolet Cars From the 1970s That Are Worth a Lot Today
Just about any car you purchase -- no matter how flashy, how expensive, how cool -- begins to depreciate in value the second you roll it off the lot. The average car will decrease in monetary worth by approximately 20% the first year you own it and then will continue to depreciate an additional 15% with each subsequent year of ownership. As such, most vehicles shouldn't be considered an investment that will gain in value over the years.
Financial Influencer Haley Sacks: Try This Investment Strategy Used by Rich People
Mon, April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC Financial Influencer Haley Sacks: Try This Investment Strategy Used by Rich People Investments can always be something of a gamble. If you ask five different people for advice on the matter, you're like to get five very different, and contradictory, pieces of advice. Still, some advice may better suit your finances that others. One such piece of advice comes from Haley Sacks, a financial influencer.
3 Financial Risks Worth Taking If You Want To Move to the Upper Middle Class
3 Financial Risks Worth Taking If You Want To Move to the Upper Middle Class While the American middle class continues to dwindle, CBS News reported that a subset of that income bracket is currently the largest income group in the country: the upper middle class. Currently, 31% of American households fall within the $150,000 to $200,000 average income range that defines the upper middle class. That income level is a realistic money goal for many, but are the risks it requires worth taking?
3 Alternative Retirement Paths Younger Generations Should Consider
3 Alternative Retirement Paths Younger Generations Should Consider As currently projected, the Social Security Administration will be able to pay out full benefits to recipients only until approximately 2033. While that is likely less a concern for baby boomers, younger generations definitely have reason to worry that Social Security will not be able to augment their retirement plans.
These 5 Grocery Items Have Gotten Cheaper Despite Record Inflation
Adene Sanchez / iStock/Getty Images Grocery prices have been spiking for years (and were even a major talking point of the 2024 presidential election), and with steep inflation rates they have yet to drop back to pre-pandemic levels.
Is Tesla’s New Lower-Priced SUV a Good Investment for Retirees?
Hollandse Hoogte / Shutterstock According to Reuters, Tesla is hustling to put a new compact electric SUV on the market that would be their cheapest ride yet. Find out below if Tesla’s new lower-priced SUV would be a good option for retirees. Reportedly, this new vehicle would be cheaper than Tesla’s (currently) cheapest vehicle, the Model 3, which starts at $38,630. It would also, at 14 feet long, be smaller than the Model Y, which is 15.7 feet long.
These 5 Grocery Items Have Gotten Cheaper Despite Record Inflation
Grocery prices have been spiking for years (and were even a major talking point of the 2024 presidential election), and with steep inflation rates they have yet to drop back to pre-pandemic levels. Learn More: 10 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000 Try This: 6 Things Middle-Class Retirees Waste Money on at Grocery Stores As a result, American consumers are feeling a financial crunch with every visit to the grocery store.
These 5 Grocery Items Have Gotten Cheaper Despite Record Inflation
Grocery prices have been spiking for years (and were even a major talking point of the 2024 presidential election), and with steep inflation rates they have yet to drop back to pre-pandemic levels. While the overall price of groceries continues to elevate, these products have thankfully benefitted from improved harvest conditions and improved supply lines — especially eggs, which have finally come down in price after shocking cost spikes in 2024 and 2025.
These 5 Grocery Items Have Gotten Cheaper Despite Record Inflation Original
Adene Sanchez / iStock/Getty Images Commitment to Our Readers GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Why Americans Are Saving Less for Retirement — and How You Can Still Save
Douglas Rissing / Getty Images Americans are saving less and less for retirement to help make ends meet, and new data suggests this frugality could have serious and long-lasting consequences. “This should be a warning sign,” Jason Rahlan, global head of sustainability and impact at Dayforce, said to CBS News of the recent numbers indicating a downturn in contribution amounts. One year ago, full-time workers had a 401(k) contribution rate of 9.2%.
Is Tesla’s New Lower-Priced SUV a Good Investment for Retirees?
According to Reuters, Tesla is hustling to put a new compact electric SUV on the market that would be their cheapest ride yet. Find out below if Tesla’s new lower-priced SUV would be a good option for retirees. Reportedly, this new vehicle would be cheaper than Tesla’s (currently) cheapest vehicle, the Model 3, which starts at $38,630. It would also, at 14 feet long, be smaller than the Model Y, which is 15.7 feet long.
Social Security Scams Are Surging — 4 Ways To Protect Yourself in 2026 Original
April 24, 2026 3 min Read Thai Liang Lim / Getty Images Commitment to Our Readers GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
The Missing Link That Could Make Your 401(k) Last a Lifetime
fizkes / iStock.com The 401(k) plan is a fundamental aspect of nearly every retirement plan, as it is an excellent way for workers to accumulate wealth and savings in preparation for their golden years. How? By combining the reliability of a pension-styled paycheck (which annuities can create) with the flexibility of the 401(k) account’s defined contribution plan.
The Missing Link That Could Make Your 401(k) Last a Lifetime Original
The 401(k) plan is a fundamental aspect of nearly every retirement plan, as it is an excellent way for workers to accumulate wealth and savings in preparation for their golden years. How? By combining the reliability of a pension-styled paycheck (which annuities can create) with the flexibility of the 401(k) account’s defined contribution plan.
Millennials: 3 Car Costs That Hit Harder Than Your Monthly Payment
Millennials: 3 Car Costs That Hit Harder Than Your Monthly Payment The millennial generation (or Gen Y, those born between 1981 and 1996) has been driving for years. If there’s one thing that generation should have learned over time, it’s that the price of owning a car is more than just a monthly car payment. Indeed, there are a number of less obvious – but still expensive – monthly car fees that, when added together, can hit your bank account just as hard as the average car loan repayment.
3 Frugal Ways To Splurge Without Feeling Guilty, According to Kate Kaden
3 Frugal Ways To Splurge Without Feeling Guilty, According to Kate Kaden Let’s face it: Everyone is tempted to splurge now and then, even the most financially savvy and frugal among us. That said, splurging can lead to overspending, and overspending can lead to guilt, debt and significant financial consequences. Wouldn’t it be nice just to be able to splurge occasionally without feeling the guilt that comes with it or carrying the extra credit card debt?
How Gas Prices Just Changed Your 2027 Social Security Check Original
April 26, 2026 3 min Read coffeekai / Getty Images/iStockphoto Commitment to Our Readers GOBankingRates' editorial team is committed to bringing you unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methodologies to evaluate financial products and services - our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our products and services review methodology.
Trump tariffs on pharmaceuticals could spike costs 100% for common meds, including Entresto to Keytruda
Travis Woods Despite President Donald Trump's controversial tariff-launching “Liberation Day” being just over a year old — and with the legality of most of those tariffs stricken down by the Supreme Court — the Trump administration surprised the nation on Liberation Day's first anniversary by announcing new tariffs on many brand-name drugs manufactured outside of the United States. This is a move that could, in the short term, radically increase the prices of your medication. Trump's plan ?
5 Social Security Alternatives Gen Z Can Lock In on Now
5 Social Security Alternatives Gen Z Can Lock In on Now One of the two sources used to fund Social Security payments and benefits for roughly 70 million Americans – the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund – is expected to be fully depleted by 2032. That will lead to a 28% cut in Social Security benefits, and it is expected to hasten Social Security’s overall depletion throughout the 2030s.
The real cost of owning a car in your 20s — it's not the payment that's the issue
Travis Woods When driving home for the first time with your new car, it's most likely the sizable monthly payment that looms largest for you on the horizon. That said, it's not just the car payment that can derail your finances in your 20s – it's everything in addition to the monthly loan payment that adds up fast. Per AAA , it costs roughly $12,000 annually (or approximately $1,000 monthly) to own a car.
Home Depot, Old Navy and 8 other stores gutting discounts in 2026
Travis Woods You might have noticed a clear retail trend over the past couple of years: Fewer stores are offering discount promo codes. In fact, a recent study from SimplyCodes found a 45% decline in promo code availability from October 2023 to January 2026.
How Taxes on Retirement Income Have Quietly Shifted - and Who Pays More Now Original
For those planning on retirement in the coming years, it’s important to understand just how much taxes on retirement income have quietly shifted in America. Speaking to GOBankingRates, estate planning and investment advisor Greg Reese noted that retirement taxation has moved from defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans that are funded by employees on a pretax basis.
Americans Now Need More Than $1 Million To Retire: Here’s Why (and How To Do It) Original
With America’s cost of living continually on the rise, $1 million is no longer the minimum savings amount needed for a comfortable retirement, nor is the $1.26 million that was deemed necessary in 2025. A recent study from Northwestern Mutual has found that Americans believe the minimum amount needed for a financially stable retirement is $1.46 million in 2026, an increase of $200,000 from 2025.
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