The sudden collapse of FTX, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, underlines how important it is for any investor to learn about the risks taken when money is parked with a Read more
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Opinion: Bitcoin owners are bellyaching about its plunge, but the digital currency’s volatility is no more extreme than that of stocks
Some bitcoin owners are complaining about the cruel and unfair twists of fate that have led the cryptocurrency to plunge in recent days. In a five-day period from last weekend Read more
Mystery couple’s $2M donation spread happiness globally — and you can do it too, even if you’re not a millionaire
Here’s a new argument for giving away your money instead of keeping it to yourself: you’ll generate measurably more happiness in the world. People who received $10,000 cash gifts as Read more
My son’s wife got pregnant by a registered sex offender, which delayed their divorce proceedings. He’s now paying child support for this newborn. What can he do?
Dear Quentin, My son is going through a divorce after 18 years of marriage, and he has a five-year-old son. His wife never held a steady job before or after Read more
One reason the rich get richer
Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald disagreed about the rich. Fitzgerald, who had stars in his eyes, supposedly said, “The rich are different from the rest Read more
These 20 stocks, including Amazon, are up as much as 14% as investors cheer latest inflation data
What a difference a day can make, especially when there’s a surprising economic report that soothes investors’ fears. Stocks that had been among the worst performers of 2022 are rising Read more
These 20 stocks, including Amazon, are up as much as 14% as investors cheer latest inflation data
What a difference a day can make, especially when there’s a surprising economic report that soothes investors’ fears. Stocks that had been among the worst performers of 2022 are rising Read more
The rise in food prices slowed in October, but some items increased by up to 43%. So what’s going on?
The months-long rise in food prices has finally shown signs of cooling. Inflation hit 7.7% in October compared to a year ago, down from 8.2% in September, the government said Read more
Opinion: Tech companies are suddenly playing it safe — why that’s a strategy blunder
Technology giants Meta, Stripe and Lyft are laying off thousands. The Ukraine war is keeping gas prices near record highs and stoking geopolitical uncertainty. The Federal Reserve has jacked up Read more
New homeowners and renters are hit hard by October inflation — here’s how they’re cutting back on expenses to beat rising costs
Inflation is cooling, but shelter makes up the lion’s share. Headline inflation fell by more than expected last month. In October, prices rose by 7.7% on the year in the Read more