Netflix’s Own Co-CEO Just Warned of Slowing Growth Netflix shares were down following co-CEO Sarandos admitting slower growth and a rating cut from an analyst. Barchart · 14h ago
You’re 65 With a Paid-Off House and $750,000 — What Could You Safely Spend Each Month? At 65, owning a paid-off house and holding $750,000 in investments gives retirement a very different starting point. Housing no longer includes a mortgage payment, but property taxes, insurance, repairs, utilities, and maintenance still consume cash. The bigger question involves how much of that $750,000 can support monthly spending without… The Free Financial Advisor · 9h ago
HotHands Rechargeable Hand Warmers Recalled as 77,000 Units Sold at Target and Home Depot Pose Fire Risk About 77,000 HotHands rechargeable hand warmers are recalled due to fire and burn risks. Check model H163650, get a refund, and safely dispose of it. Medical Daily · 10h ago
7 Backup Plans That Can Help You Survive a Sudden Job Loss A sudden job loss can turn an ordinary monthly budget into a countdown clock. The paycheck stops, but rent, mortgage payments, insurance premiums, groceries, and other bills keep arriving with impressive punctuality. The Free Financial Advisor · 11h ago
The Great Wealth Transfer Sounds Huge — But Who Is Actually Getting the Money? The Great Wealth Transfer gets tossed around like every American is about to receive a surprise check. That is not how inheritance works. The Free Financial Advisor · 13h ago
The New Car Gets Better Gas Mileage — But Does That Really Justify a $600 Payment? A new car can save money at the gas pump and still make the household budget worse. That sounds backwards, especially after watching fuel prices turn every fill-up into a small financial event. Clever Dude · 14h ago
Before Taking a 401(k) Hardship Withdrawal, Check These 7 Alternatives First A 401(k) hardship withdrawal can feel like the cleanest solution to an ugly money problem. The account already has cash, the expense feels urgent, and the paperwork may look easier than finding another source. The Free Financial Advisor · 14h ago
‘Really wealthy Americans will be embarrassed' not to have an Argentine passport, program designer predicts Nuri Katz helped create the citizenship-by-investment program, but he sees it as the first to combine a safe haven with a huge business opportunity. Fortune · Oct 3
Massachusetts Lawmakers Press Health Officials on Nursing Home Vetting Before October 14 Vote on Tougher Ownership Rules Massachusetts lawmakers want answers on how nursing home buyers were vetted as tougher ownership rules head to an October 14 state council vote. Medical Daily · Oct 3
Agrish Expands Recall of Adult Bed Rails Sold on Amazon to About 35,000 Units Over Entrapment Death Risk Agrish Direct expanded its adult bed rail recall to about 35,083 units sold on Amazon. See the model numbers, the entrapment risk, and how to get a refund. Medical Daily · Oct 3
7 Ways to Get Rid of Student Loans When Forgiveness Isn’t an Option Student loan forgiveness does not fit every borrower, and waiting around for a cancellation program can leave a balance hanging over your finances for years. If forgiveness is not available, the debt still has an exit door. You can attack the balance directly, change the loan’s structure, use workplace benefits,… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 3
Greg Lui DOJ charges: California tech CEO linked to $300 million Nvidia GPU scheme allegedly routed through Malaysia and Singapore to China Greg Lui was charged by the Department of Justice for allegedly exporting restricted computer servers to China. The indictment includes conspiracy to violate export control laws and money laundering. Lui and associates misrepresented shipments through Malaysia and Singapore to bypass regulations. It is claimed that over $300 million of advanced… The Economic Times · Oct 3
Stellantis CEO Sees A 'Huge Opportunity' For Cheap Cars The automaker plans to launch nine new models with prices starting under $40,000. Motor1 · Oct 3
Your Wife Wants to Hire a Contractor and You Say “I Can Do It” — Run These Numbers First Your wife wants to hire a contractor, and you answer with the sentence that has launched countless weekend projects: “I can do it.” Maybe you actually can. The more useful question is whether you can do it for less after counting everything that comes with the job. Clever Dude · Oct 3
The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 3 Mortgage Rates Are Over 7%-Here’s How You Can Still Afford That House Mortgage rates have pushed back above 7%, making the price tag on a house only part of the affordability problem. Freddie Mac reported a 7.28% average for a 30-year fixed mortgage on October 1, up from 7.03% the previous week.
The Independent UK · Oct 3 America In Focus: Unemployment rate climbs, mortgage rate hits nearly 3 year high U.S. employers added a disappointing 29,000 jobs and the unemployment rate ticked up last month, the government reported Friday
Budget and the Bees · Oct 3 Americans Have $1.26 Trillion in Credit Card Debt — How Much Is Too Much for One Household? America’s credit card debt has climbed to a staggering $1.26 trillion, but that giant national number does not tell you whether your household is carrying too much.
Clever Dude · Oct 3 8 Things That Become Surprisingly Affordable Once You Have No Car Payment A car payment can quietly shape an entire household budget, even after the monthly number starts feeling routine. Once that payment disappears, the extra cash can make several ordinary expenses feel much easier to manage. The change matters even more if the household avoids replacing that payment with another loan.
The Times of India · Oct 3 California tech company owner arrested over alleged $300 million China chip-smuggling scheme A California technology company owner has been arrested on charges of allegedly smuggling more than USD 300 million in export-controlled computer servers containing US-made graphics processing units (GPUs) to China, according to federal prosecutors.
Fortune · Oct 3 Where Americans are moving by generation, according to U-Haul: Boomers pick the Carolinas, Gen Z picks Texas and California Gen Z is still moving to California even as boomers head south, new U-Haul data shows
The Guardian - US · Oct 3 ‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles
Motor1 · Oct 3 Man Goes To Shopping Center. Then He Spots The New VIP Parking Spots For $12—They Have A Device Preventing You From Using Them "My truck would clear it."
Reason · Oct 2 I Asked the White House's New AI Chatbot About Tariffs. It Told the Truth. America.gov says that tariffs "can raise the price buyers pay. Domestic goods that compete with those imports can also become more expensive."
Fortune · Oct 2 Bessent said 'I am the house.' The bond market disagreed Treasury yields are at their highest since 2002. Congress can restore credibility by passing a Fiscal Commission Act with real authority.
The Economic Times · Oct 3 Bitcoin holds near $84,000, Ethereum moves towards $2,700 as buyers remain active In the past 24 hours, Bitcoin and Ethereum were down 1.6% and 1.5% respectively. Among the major altcoins, BNB, Dogecoin, Solana, Hyperliquid, Dogecoin and Cardano corrected upto 3.1% whereas Tron was up 0.3%.