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If you’re 50 and older, you might be about to lose a big tax break
Wake up, high-income earning Americans: a tax shift the size of a wrecking ball is barreling toward your retirement account. Starting in 2026, people age 50 and over who make…
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Government shutdown begins but analysts say markets historically weather disruptions well
A partial government shutdown began on Wednesday with Republicans and Democrats at an impasse over spending levels, which has increased uncertainty over economic conditions and how financial markets will react. It’s…
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Major health insurers scaling back Medicare Advantage offerings in 2026
Leading health insurers announced Wednesday that they will scale back their Medicare Advantage offerings next year as the health insurance industry braces for decreases in government reimbursement. The U.S. government has…
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Coffee icon changing its name for first time in 133 years
Maxwell House is changing its name for the first time in its 133-year history. The coffee brand, owned by Kraft Heinz, will temporarily be renamed “Maxwell Apartment,” a move it…
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Mortgage rates climb for second straight week
Mortgage rates rose this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage…
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BMW issues second recall over defects linked to fire risk, bringing total affected vehicles to over 341,000
BMW is recalling more than 145,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a starter defect that could overheat and spark a fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced. The…
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Elon Musk’s xAI hiring video game developers
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is expanding into video game development, seeking candidates with game design experience. On Thursday morning, Musk shared a post on X from the account @techdevnotes…
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Hillshire Brands recalls 58M pounds of corn dogs over wood contamination after injury reports
The Hillshire Brands Company is recalling roughly 58 million pounds of corn dog and sausage-on-a-stick products after pieces of wood were found embedded in the batter, the U.S. Department of…
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ETFs are flush with new money. Why billions more are flowing their way
Investors have plowed more than $900 billion into U.S. exchange-traded funds so far this year. Investors are putting more money than ever into exchange-traded funds, and Washington just took a…
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Elon Musk’s xAI hiring video game developers
Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, is expanding into video game development, seeking candidates with game design experience. On Thursday morning, Musk shared a post on X from the account @techdevnotes…
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Travis Kelce’s 3rd annual charity car show helps Kansas City youth before Ravens victory
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is working hard to keep his team’s win streak going, but he’s also remaining a constant in his community with his third annual “Kelce…
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Fed’s Goolsbee says central bank has other data options if shutdown disrupts economic reports
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee said Tuesday the central bank will look at alternate data sources to consider at its October meeting if upcoming economic data is not released…