“Before you ask, there is nothing extreme about 5% of my ‘alternative’ assets.”
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The economy got off to a decent start in the new year. Businesses hope things get even better.
The largest part of the economy expanded again in January and pointed to decent growth early in the new year, as businesses grapple with the lingering effects of highs tariffs…
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Super Micro’s revenue exploded to $12.7 billion as delayed orders finally materialized, but aggressive competition and rising costs pushed gross margins to a razor-thin 6.3%
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‘This is our second marriage’: We’re in our 60s. How do we split expenses if we move in together and rent one house?
“We have been taking turns living in his house and my house.”
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Silver plunges into a bear market for the first time since 2022. Here’s how long it may last.
A more than 30% one-day drop in silver late last week pulled prices for the metal into a bear market for the first time since 2022.
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U.S. stock futures fall after bitcoin’s weekend drop, as gold and silver’s sell-off may be bleeding into other markets
U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, after a weekend slide by bitcoin and Friday’s massive sell-off in precious metals capped a tumultuous first month of 2026.
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January reminded investors that even solid earnings and a strong economy can take a backseat when geopolitical shocks rattle markets.
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Some Fed watchers say the choice of Warsh means it’s more likely that Powell will continue to stand in Trump’s way.
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My pension enables me to delay Social Security benefits. What if I want survivor benefits sooner?
”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.”
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If “safe” investments like gold and silver can crash in a single day, investors need to reconsider their portfolio hedges.
