What You Need to Know About Annuities

Retirement researchers are often enthusiastic about annuities, but many consumers are reasonably skeptical. Here to discuss basic information about annuities and their pros and cons is Christine Benz, Morningstar’s director of personal finance and retirement planning.

Asian shares are mostly lower following Wall Street's pause from its feverish rally

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly fell on Friday, after a respite from Wall Street's recent feverish rally. The also pulled back from record highs following recent torrid runs.

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PepsiCo reports strong third quarter sales despite weakening demand in North America

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected revenue in the third quarter despite weaker demand for its snacks and drinks in North America.

Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose

WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key interest rate this year, according to from last month's meeting released Wednesday.

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Can a Taxable Account Beat a 401(k)?

Being advised to max out your 401(k)is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance?

Fifth Third Bancorp is buying Comerica for $10.9 billion in tie-up of regional banks

Fifth Third Bancorp is buying Comerica in an all-stock deal valued at $10.9 billion.

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Kevin O'Leary Slams Dave Ramsey As 'Moronic,' Urges Women To Sign Prenups To Protect Financial Independence, Avoid Divorce Pitfalls

Kevin O'Leary criticizes Dave Ramsey's advice against prenups, says they protect women's financial independence and are necessary.

Lack of jobs data due to government shutdown muddies the outlook for hiring and the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Wall Street trading floors to the Federal Reserve to economists sipping coffee in their home offices, the first Friday morning of the month typically brings a quiet hush around 8:30 a.m. eastern as everyone awaits the Labor Department's crucial .

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Asian shares are mixed as markets shrug off a likely US government shutdown

Shares were mixed in Asia on Wednesday, with Chinese markets closed for a weeklong holiday, as a loomed.

US consumer confidence declines again as Americans fret over prices, job market

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence declined again in September as Americans’ pessimism over inflation and the continued to grow.

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China's factory activity contracts for a 6th straight month as trade tensions weigh on the economy

HONG KONG (AP) — China's factory activity shrank for a sixth straight month in September, the longest slump since 2019, an official report said Tuesday.

Video game maker Electronic Arts to be acquired and taken private for $55 billion

Electronic Arts, maker of video games like “Madden NFL," “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired for $55 billion, the biggest leveraged buyout attempt in history.

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Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Private investment firms that are helping finance America’s artificial intelligence race and the huge buildout of energy-hungry data centers are getting interested in the local utilities that deliver electricity to regular customers — and the servers that power AI.

Asian shares tumble after Trump says he will impose new tariffs on drugs and other goods

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares fell on Friday after President Donald Trump announced plans for new tariffs including starting Oct. 1.

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Asian shares mostly slip after Wall Street rally takes a pause

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly declined Wednesday following a drop on Wall Street, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that stock prices were “fairly highly valued.”

Rivals Compass and Anywhere Real Estate to combine in deal valued at $10 billion including debt

Two of the nation's biggest real estate services companies are combining in a deal that will bring Century 21, Compass and several other major brokerage brands under the same umbrella.

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Asian shares retreat after Intel helped drive Wall Street to more records

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Asian shares mostly retreated Friday after a rally of technology stocks led by Nvidia and Intel

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls again, dips to lowest level since early October

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell again this week, echoing a decline in long-term U.S. Treasury bond yields ahead of the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut this year.

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'Greedy People Would Never Ask That Question,' Ramsey Says, Reassuring Oil Worker That Ambition For Family Isn't Greed

Dave Ramsey reassures young father that earning more money does not make him greedy. Greed comes from the heart, not a paycheck.

Dave Ramsey Confronts Caller Earning $150,000 With 7 Kids, Says You Don't Have A Money Problem, You Have A Chaos Problem

Dave Ramsey advises caller with six-figure income and seven kids to prioritize budgeting and organization over excessive savings.

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Trump says the US should do away with quarterly earnings reports

President Donald Trump wants to do away with the quarterly earnings report.

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When the U.S. Treasury Secretary's largest personal holding is gold... that's known as "a clue." Warren Buffett sees this. I believe he's preparing to buy the one gold miner large enough to protect his cash. And here's the kicker... Confirmation of my prediction could come by November 15.

Average rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to lowest level in nearly a year

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly a year, reflecting a pullback in Treasury yields ahead of an cut from the Federal Reserve next week.

Musk loses crown as world's richest to software giant Larry Ellison in new Bloomberg ranking

NEW YORK (AP) — Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison wrested the title of the world's richest man from longtime holder Elon Musk early Wednesday, according to wealth tracker Bloomberg, as stock in his software giant rocketed more than a third in a stunning few minutes of trading.

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Asian shares mostly rise as focus shifts to Fed's next move

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose Tuesday as hopes grew, also on Wall Street, that U.S. data reports set for release later in the week would lead the at its next meeting.

Asian shares rise after Japan's prime minister resigns

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly rose with Japan's benchmark jumping higher in Monday morning trading, despite the looming political uncertainty after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced last night he was stepping down as prime minister and head of his party.