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Disinformation issues, Russian affairs, journalism ethics. Teach at Columbia. Formerly president, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and standards editor, AP
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Kiyosaki: U.S. boomers are ‘being set up’ for a massive rug pull — will end up 'homeless.' Are you ready for the crash?
Minority Mindset Clips/ YouTube Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Robert Kiyosaki has made a career out of predicting financial turmoil, but now he's adding something else to the mix: an accusation. "We're being set up," Kiyosaki said during an appearance on the Minority Mindset podcast (1).
Kiyosaki: U.S. boomers are ‘being set up’ for a massive rug pull — will end up 'homeless.' Are you ready for the crash?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Robert Kiyosaki has made a career out of predicting financial turmoil, but now he’s adding something else to the mix: an accusation. “We’re being set up,” Kiyosaki said during an appearance on the Minority Mindset podcast (1).
Peter Schiff warns a ‘perfect storm of financial destruction’ worse than 2008 is brewing. Build wealth beyond your home
Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack / Getty Images for London Blockchain Conference Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. The low mortgage rate you locked in years ago might be one of your best financial decisions.
Peter Schiff warns a ‘perfect storm of financial destruction’ worse than 2008 is brewing. Build wealth beyond your home
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The low mortgage rate you locked in years ago might be one of your best financial decisions. Peter Schiff argued it could also be part of a “perfect storm of financial destruction that is about to hit.” “Mortgage lenders will lose far more during the developing mortgage crisis than they did during all of the GFC,” Schiff warned in an Oct. 15 post on X (1), referring to the global financial crisis.
'China made its choice': Robert Kiyosaki says the nation is ‘dumping’ the US over 1 thing. Fortify your nest egg now
China has been reshaping its financial strategy for years — and Robert Kiyosaki believes most Americans haven’t noticed.
‘You got screwed’: Dave Ramsey slams teen’s $24K car loan as auto debt hits $1.7T. Take back the wheel
It all started with a 2007 Honda Pilot. This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. When 18-year-old Jonathan from Savannah, Georgia, called Dave Ramsey to ask whether he’d made a mistake buying a car, the personal finance guru didn’t mince words. “Yeah, honey, you got screwed,” Ramsey told the caller (1).
Retirees sue Dodgers owner Mark Walter over insurers’ alleged hidden ties to his empire. Is your nest egg at risk?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirees are suing Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter (1) and his insurance companies, alleging they bought annuities without being told how heavily the insurers’ investments were tied to his business empire. One of those insurers, Clear Spring, revealed that roughly 59% of its invested assets at year-end 2025 were tied to affiliated businesses. Another, Delaware Life, reported about 42%.
Trump’s immigration crackdown could slash Social Security by $2,152 a year, report warns. Can your retirement take it?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Economic Insights and Research Consulting (1) (EIRC) research commissioned by pro-immigration advocacy group America’s Voice projects an average $2,152 annual Social Security loss starting in 2034 if the policies continue and Congress provides no additional revenue to close the funding gap.
Trump proposes new $90 Medicare checks, but not every American qualifies. Are you on the list?
One critic called it a “tank of Trump-inflated gas.” This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. About 20.8 million Americans (1) enrolled in Original Medicare Part B qualify for President Donald Trump’s one-time $90 payment. But roughly 35 million Medicare Advantage enrollees will miss out, along with millions of lower-income beneficiaries who already receive help paying their premiums (2). And that $90 might not be enough, even for those who get it.
Just over 1 in 4 US households meet this new wealth benchmark. Here’s what it takes to get there
Photo by SeventyFour / Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Owning a home, saving for retirement or having a little money tucked away can help you feel more financially secure. But for many Americans, those steps still aren't adding up to the kind of financial cushion they need, according to a new report.
Ohio boss allegedly spent workers’ retirement savings on yacht club dues. Is your 401(k) money where you think it is?
LightFieldStudios/Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. When you see a 401(k) deduction on your pay stub, you probably assume that money is waiting in your retirement account. Fair enough — you earned it, set it aside with purpose. You've got other things to worry about. But federal prosecutors say Ohio boss Seku N.
Americans want out of the 9-to-5 — but ‘passive income’ side hustles can become another job. Try this instead
DC-Studio/ Envato Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. If you've ever sat at your desk wondering how many more years you can keep doing the 9-to-5, the idea of passive income might sound like an escape hatch. Make money while you sleep. Build an income stream that doesn't depend on clocking in every morning. Maybe, eventually, make enough that work becomes a choice rather than something you have to do five days a week.
Ex-CIA official stashed $46M in gold bars at home — and got caught. 3 ways to build your fortune without risking prison
Alexandria Sheriff's Office; U.S. v. David J. Rush, 1:26-cr-00185 Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Most people build their nest egg a little at a time. Former CIA official David J. Rush, 49, took a shortcut that ended with the FBI finding 298 gold bars at his Virginia home. The gold cost the federal government approximately $46 million.
Warren Buffett’s successor says Americans are struggling after Berkshire’s $6.8B housing bet. Turn housing’s bumpy road into real wealth today
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NBA legend Kyle Kuzma rips rich athletes complaining $40M is nothing after taxes: ‘Nobody told you to live like a king’
Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. For years, professional athletes — from Grant Williams (1) to Cam Newton — have pushed back against the idea that signing a massive contract automatically makes them rich. Between federal and state "jock" taxes (2), agent commissions, league fees and other expenses, many argue that a $100 million contract looks much smaller once everyone else takes their cut.
‘Bond King’ Jeff Gundlach warned rates could go ‘much, much higher.’ Days later, the 10-year yield hit a 19-year high
“It looks like we’re on a collision course.” This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Billionaire investor Jeffrey Gundlach, better known as Wall Street’s “Bond King,” warned investors last week (1) that interest rates could go “much, much higher.” Days later, the bond market nodded, and the 10-year Treasury yield shot to 5.228% (2), a 19-year high. The last time rates were so high was June 2007 (3), just months before the Great Recession.
‘Bond King’ Jeff Gundlach warned rates could go ‘much, much higher.’ Days later, the 10-year yield hit a 19-year high
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Billionaire investor Jeffrey Gundlach, better known as Wall Street's "Bond King," warned investors last week (1) that interest rates could go "much, much higher." Days later, the bond market nodded, and the 10-year Treasury yield shot to 5.228% (2), a 19-year high. The last time rates were so high was June 2007 (3), just months before the Great Recession.
Golden age of America? Massie checks Trump claim as fuel costs soar: ‘You need gold to buy diesel.’ Shield your cash now
The impact extends beyond the pump. This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Rep. Thomas Massie had a sharp answer when a reporter asked whether he agreed with President Donald Trump that America was in a “golden age.” “You need gold to buy diesel now, so maybe it is the golden age,” the Kentucky Republican told MeidasTouch reporter Pablo Manríquez (1) outside the Capitol.
Golden age of America? Massie checks Trump claim as fuel costs soar: ‘You need gold to buy diesel.’ Shield your cash now
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Rep. Thomas Massie had a sharp answer when a reporter asked whether he agreed with President Donald Trump that America was in a "golden age." "You need gold to buy diesel now, so maybe it is the golden age," the Kentucky Republican told MeidasTouch reporter Pablo Manríquez (1) outside the Capitol. The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028.
Tom Barkin warns Americans are ‘borrowing from the future’ as ‘troublemaker’ inflation hits 3.7%. Shield your retirement
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Tom Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, has a name for the problem squeezing Americans’ budgets: “Today, inflation is our troublemaker.” In a Sept. 22 speech (1) explaining the Fed’s latest rate hike, Barker pointed to July’s 3.7% annual inflation rate in the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index and warned that price increases have spread well beyond oil and tariffs.
Tom Barkin warns Americans are ‘borrowing from the future’ as ‘troublemaker’ inflation hits 3.7%. Shield your retirement
Photo by Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Tom Barkin, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, has a name for the problem squeezing Americans' budgets: "Today, inflation is our troublemaker." In a Sept.
Pokémon card scalpers crushed after a 30th-anniversary gamble backfires. Here’s a better way to put $100 to work
Mario Tama/Getty Images; MARTIN LELIEVRE/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Pokémon card scalpers thought they had caught a guaranteed payday. Instead, the franchise's 30th anniversary release appears to be teaching them a painful lesson in supply and demand. Resellers piled into Pokémon's new 30th Celebration trading-card set (1) expecting its rarest cards to command enormous prices.
Over 50,000 drivers could have $634M in car debt erased after lender ‘preyed on’ consumers. Do you qualify?
Photo by AYO Production / Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. More than 55,000 Americans could soon see their remaining car debt disappear after one of the country's largest subprime auto lenders agreed to a sweeping $710 million settlement.
Scott Galloway warned the US stock market could crash within 24 months — his AI bubble concerns haven’t gone away. Protect your nest egg while you can
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Vanguard says Gen Z is more retirement-ready than boomers — but only 40% are on track. Catch up before it’s too late
Photo by CarlosBarquero / Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Baby boomers hold more than half of America's household wealth, but having more money doesn't mean they're better prepared for retirement.
Vanguard says Gen Z is more retirement-ready than boomers — but only 40% are on track. Catch up before it’s too late
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Baby boomers hold more than half of America’s household wealth, but having more money doesn’t mean they’re better prepared for retirement. A new analysis (1) of Vanguard’s 2025 Retirement Outlook (2) produced a surprising generational result: Only 40% of baby boomers are projected to maintain their current lifestyle in retirement, compared with 47% of Gen Z workers.
David Einhorn says young Americans are too ‘impatient’ to buy homes. With mortgages near 7%, is he wildly out of touch?
Morgan Stanley/ YouTube Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn believes he knows why younger Americans are struggling to buy homes: They have lost their patience. "I sense the younger generation is just more impatient," the Greenlight Capital cofounder said during an episode of Morgan Stanley's Break the Playbook (1) series.
David Einhorn says young Americans are too ‘impatient’ to buy homes. With mortgages near 7%, is he wildly out of touch?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Billionaire hedge fund manager David Einhorn believes he knows why younger Americans are struggling to buy homes: They have lost their patience. “I sense the younger generation is just more impatient,” the Greenlight Capital cofounder said during an episode of Morgan Stanley’s Break the Playbook (1) series. • Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.
Trump argues it's not possible for Washington to fund Medicaid, Medicare and day care. Prepare now before costs rise
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Dutch bank moves $11.6 billion of gold bullion out of the US, Canada to London — and it's not the first time. Are you ready?
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Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Dario Amodei want AI slowed as tech stocks tumble. Is your retirement fund overexposed?
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. The CEO of Anthropic, one of the most valuable pure-play AI companies in the world, has some reservations about AI. In a post (1) to his personal website, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for companies to slow the development of increasingly capable AI models so safety measures can catch up.
Worried $200K won’t last through retirement? Here’s why you may never run out of cash — if you make this move now
Photo by PeopleImages / Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Seeing $200,000 in your retirement account can inspire panic, especially when the average American believes they need $1.46 million (1) to retire comfortably in 2026. But savings are only one part of retirement income. Social Security can cover some of the monthly expenses of everyday life, leaving your portfolio to fill the gap.
Warren Buffett's 'phenomenal' advice to GM CEO backfired for Berkshire despite the stock tripling. Avoid his big mistake
J. Countess/ Getty Images; Kayla Bartkowski/ Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Warren Buffett once put General Motors CEO Mary Barra on the spot with a question. Would she run the company differently if she didn't have to report earnings every three months?
Warren Buffett's 'phenomenal' advice to GM CEO backfired for Berkshire despite the stock tripling. Avoid his big mistake
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Warren Buffett once put General Motors CEO Mary Barra on the spot with a question. Would she run the company differently if she didn’t have to report earnings every three months? When Barra said no, Buffett offered advice she still calls (1) “phenomenal.” • Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.
Canada Child Benefit September payments dropping early
Each July, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recalculates how much eligible Canadian families will receive in CCB payments, based on your adjusted family net income from the previous year. In July 2026, with the new benefit year kicking in, the CCB was adjusted to inflation and grew by 2%, based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Usually payments go out on the 20th day of each month, unless a weekend or stat holiday falls on that day.
‘Black Swan’ investor backs Michael Burry’s AI warning: ‘Euphoric rally’ comes before historic crash. Protect your money
Photo by Andrew Toth / FilmMagic Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Mark Spitznagel thinks Michael Burry has spotted the right danger at the wrong time. The Universa Investments founder told Business Insider (1) that Burry is right to question the huge sums pouring into AI chips and data centers.
'Cash is trash': Kiyosaki says Americans stockpiling cash are 'big losers' making a huge mistake. 5 real assets he likes
Gage Skidmore/ Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Robert Kiyosaki believes gold's gains during 2025 were only the beginning. In a post on X, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author celebrated the rise in precious metal prices and urged investors not to miss what he sees as a much larger opportunity ahead. "The ascent of gold has just begun," Kiyosaki wrote (1).
Trump promises a $5K ‘dividend’ if GOP wins Congress, to be spent in America. 4 ways to use it without wasting a penny
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. President Donald Trump has promised every adult U.S. citizen a $5,000 "dividend" if Republicans retain both chambers of Congress in November. But there's a catch. "The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America," Trump said at the Republican convention (1) in Dallas.
Trump promises a $5K ‘dividend’ if GOP wins Congress, to be spent in America. 4 ways to use it without wasting a penny
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump has promised every adult U.S. citizen a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans retain both chambers of Congress in November. But there’s a catch. “The only caveat I have is that the dividend that we’re making must be spent in the United States of America,” Trump said at the Republican convention (1) in Dallas. • Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.
‘Whose side is the president on?’ Ranchers erupt over Trump’s 300K-ton beef plan. What it means for your grocery run
Trump has since said much of the imported beef will come from Brazil and Argentina (3), along with a "couple of other places." Brazil has come under recent scrutiny for its meat products as the EU recently suspended all Brazilian meat imports (4) for failing to comply with EU antimicrobial standards. Trump's administration argues the additional supply can bridge the gap while American ranchers rebuild a cattle herd battered by years of drought, wildfires and other pressures.
Beloved burger chain goes full MAGA, and sales are soaring. Can you make money on the Trump Train? 3 stocks to bet on
Yi-Chin Lee/ Houston Chronicle via Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Steak 'n Shake has found an unusual ingredient for its comeback: MAGA. The Wall Street Journal (1) reports that the nearly century-old Midwestern burger chain has leaned into President Donald Trump's Make America Great Again movement and Health Secretary Robert F.
Beloved burger chain goes full MAGA, and sales are soaring. Can you make money on the Trump Train? 3 stocks to bet on
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Steak ’n Shake has found an unusual ingredient for its comeback: MAGA. The Wall Street Journal (1) reports that the nearly century-old Midwestern burger chain has leaned into President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again movement and Health Secretary Robert F.
Trump’s $100 billion tariff refund is going to big names despite average Americans paying higher prices. Can you still get a check?
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Retired 73-year-old Ramsey caller has ‘$175 in savings’ and $57K in debt. Is it all over? 4 habits to avoid her fate
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. At 73, Wanda and her 76-year-old husband receive $102,000 a year from military disability benefits, a pension and Social Security. Approximately $8,500 lands in their bank account each month. Yet, when Wanda called into The Ramsey Show (1), she revealed that the retired couple had almost nothing saved for an unexpected expense.
Retired 73-year-old Ramsey caller has ‘$175 in savings’ and $57K in debt. Is it all over? 4 habits to avoid her fate
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. At 73, Wanda and her 76-year-old husband receive $102,000 a year from military disability benefits, a pension and Social Security. Approximately $8,500 lands in their bank account each month. Yet, when Wanda called into The Ramsey Show (1), she revealed that the retired couple had almost nothing saved for an unexpected expense. • Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.
Buffett’s successor says Americans are ‘struggling’ after $6.8B housing bet. Turn the ‘bumpy road’ into real wealth now
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel sees the pain spreading through America's housing market. He is also betting billions that it will eventually pass. "There's a consumer that is still clearly feeling the pain, and struggling, and having to stretch a lot further with that dollar," Warren Buffett's successor told CNBC (1).
Buffett’s successor says Americans are ‘struggling’ after $6.8B housing bet. Turn the ‘bumpy road’ into real wealth now
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel sees the pain spreading through America’s housing market. He is also betting billions that it will eventually pass. “There’s a consumer that is still clearly feeling the pain, and struggling, and having to stretch a lot further with that dollar,” Warren Buffett’s successor told CNBC (1). • Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.
Trump boasts Iran blockade is ‘unbelievable’ as oil tops $90 and US reserves near danger. Inflation-proof your nest egg
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. President Donald Trump is celebrating the economic pressure his administration has placed on Iran. "The blockade has been unbelievable," Trump said during an Aug. 30 interview with Fox News (1), adding that financial pressure was hurting Iran "very badly." He described the country as a "failing nation." • The tax breaks in Trump's 'big beautiful bill' expire after 2028.
Trump boasts Iran blockade is ‘unbelievable’ as oil tops $90 and US reserves near danger. Inflation-proof your nest egg
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump is celebrating the economic pressure his administration has placed on Iran. “The blockade has been unbelievable,” Trump said during an Aug. 30 interview with Fox News (1), adding that financial pressure was hurting Iran “very badly.” He described the country as a “failing nation.” • Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake.
‘We’re fighting wars’: Trump argues Washington can't fund Medicaid, Medicare and day care. Prepare now before costs rise
Elsewhere, lawmaker Brendan Boyle warned that proposed spending changes could leave millions more Americans without coverage if cuts to programs like Medicaid move forward. "Imagine if instead of funding forever wars in the Middle East, the United States delivered universal child care and health care for all Americans," Warren wrote on X (6).
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