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These 16 money wasters are why so many Americans can’t save for retirement

Former Fox News reporter leaves network over ‘partisan misinformation’

Trump says this is his ‘Plan B’ if China-U.S. trade talks collapse

Trump threatens Vietnam, which has been benefiting from U.S. tariffs on China

This SUV is the most ‘American-made’ car — and No. 2 isn’t even a U.S. brand

Suze Orman’s FIRE storm: Her advice for millennials retiring early is simple, bleak

We’re already in recession, here’s what to do, says economist who called last bubble

Visiting Disneyland’s Star Wars attractions? Save yourself $200 by reading the fine print

One big mistake you’re likely making when you brew coffee — and the easy $15 solution

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The Dow Slipped Because the Trump-Xi Trade Talks Have to Be More Than a Photo Op

After spending most of the day in the black, U.S. stocks slid late in Wednesday’s session. Ahead of the G-20 meeting, hopes are up that the U.S. an...
S&P 500 logs longest losing skid in about 7 weeks
Yum names new CFO

Yum Brands Inc. on Wednesday said Chris Turner, 44, will join as chief financial officer, effective Aug. 8. Turner, who previously was a senior vi...
- PEP -1.11%
- YUM -0.17%
Podcast: Can The Fed Stop A Recession?

This week on the Readback, Alex Eule is joined by Ben Levisohn to talk about why investors focus on the Federal Reserve above all else.
Nasdaq snaps 3-day skid as Micron's stock jumps but trade-hope rally falters in late trade

The Nasdaq Composite Index registered a modest gain on Wednesday, buoyed by a Micron Technologies-led rebound in chip makers, but the broader marke...
10-year Treasury yield back above 2% on hopes for trade truce

Treasury yields edge up Wednesday after U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said progress was likely on U.S.-China trade deal.
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Bitcoin price dives $1,700 in minutes as Coinbase website goes down

The price of bitcoin plunged more than $1,700 in 15 minutes Wednesday afternoon after the website of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase apparently c...
- BTCUSD -2.99%
Bitcoin stages parabolic rise to near $14,000, surging 320% since December as euphoria sets in — again
Magellan Health in talks to sell to private-equity firm Centerbridge
- MGLN 7.30%
Pier 1 stock falls after earnings

Pier 1 Imports Inc. shares were down 16% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the retailer reported fiscal-first quarter earnings. Pier 1 report...
- SPX -0.12%
- PIR 1.39%
Trinity Industries Stock Could Gain More Than 75%: Analyst

The market has ignored the dramatic business transformation at this company.
- TRN 0.20%
Rite Aid stock falls 10% after larger-than-expected quarterly loss

Shares of Rite Aid Corp. fell more than 10% in the extended session Wednesday after the retailer reported a larger-than-expected fiscal first-quar...
- RAD 3.80%

You’re probably not ready to retire — psychologically

The Dow Slipped Because the Trump-Xi Trade Talks Have to Be More Than a Photo Op

After spending most of the day in the black, U.S. stocks slid late in Wednesday’s session. Ahead of the G-20 meeting, hopes are up that the U.S. an...
Podcast: Can The Fed Stop A Recession?

This week on the Readback, Alex Eule is joined by Ben Levisohn to talk about why investors focus on the Federal Reserve above all else.
Buy Western Digital Stock Because of Micron’s Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Analyst Says

Western Digital stock has gotten some potentially good news from its competitor Micron’s latest earnings report, according to Craig-Hallum.
Slack Is No Slouch. Buy the Stock, Analyst Says.

“For teams and organizations that have deployed Slack, it becomes an integral component of daily operations,” Baird analyst William Power said.

Soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ‘not going to the f---ing White House’ if Team USA wins the World Cup

Trump tweeted in response that she should “win first before she talks,” but tagged the wrong person.
Kyle Bass says Wall Street investors should ignore G-20 and brace for a fresh round of Trump tariffs

Famed hedge-fund manager Kyle Bass tells investors to ignore G-20 hopes and focus prepare for the worst.
In echo of 2016, Bernie Sanders refuses to commit to conceding early if he won’t be the nominee

Bernie Sanders on Wednesday provides a flashback to the 2016 White House race, as the presidential hopeful declines to promise that he will concede...
Universal basic income proponent Andrew Yang says debate offers him ‘nothing but upside’

America’s housing market is competitive, unequal, and often just getting by. Just like us.

G-20 preview: Facing faltering economies, Trump and Xi likely to agree to a cease-fire of trade war

Trump threatens Vietnam, which has been benefiting from U.S. tariffs on China

Advocates say the fastest way to help immigrants separated from their children: Post their bail

Freedom comes at an increasingly high cost for detained immigrants.
My sister told our mother to change her will, then forced her to sign over power of attorney

‘I found out today that the oldest daughter had my mother sign a will giving her more money.’

50 secrets to living a long, happy life: work from home, get a pet and go outside

People 55 and up shared what they’ve learned about living well in a new survey

Can anything be done to prevent gun violence at work?

A gunman killed two employees at a northern California Ford dealership Tuesday before turning the gun on himself, police said.

Today's Interest Rates

mortgage
equity
savings
auto
credit cards

30 yr fixed Jumbo	4.13%
30 yr fixed	3.97%
15 yr fixed	3.17%
10 yr fixed	3.21%
30 yr fixed refi	3.93%
15 yr fixed refi	3.18%
5/1 ARM	3.82%
5/1 ARM refi	3.83%

National averages from Bankrate.com

$30K HELOC	1.99%
$50K HELOC	5.00%
$75K HELOC	1.99%
$100K HELOC	5.00%
$30K Home Equity Loan	5.24%
$50K Home Equity Loan	3.74%
$75K Home Equity Loan	3.74%
$100K Home Equity Loan	4.12%

National averages from Bankrate.com

5 yr CD	1.94%
2 yr CD	1.56%
1 yr CD	1.49%
MMA $10K+	0.42%
MMA $50K+	0.80%
MMA Savings	0.69%
MMA Savings Jumbo	0.73%

National averages from Bankrate.com

60 Mo Used Car	4.79%
48 Mo Used Car	5.15%
36 Mo Used Car	5.17%
72 Mo New Car	4.55%
60 Mo New Car	4.86%
48 Mo New Car	4.72%
60 Mo Auto Refi	4.50%
36 Mo Auto Refi	4.25%

National averages from Bankrate.com

	Avg APR	Last Wk	6 Mnths
Low Interest	14.71%	14.71%	14.19%
Business	15.61%	15.61%	14.78%
Balance Transfer	15.63%	15.63%	16.37%
Airline	17.50%	17.50%	17.12%
Reward	17.55%	17.55%	17.18%
Cash Back	17.68%	17.68%	17.26%
Student	17.79%	17.79%	17.51%
Instant Approval	20.24%	20.24%	19.83%
Bad Credit	25.33%	25.33%	24.77%

Source: CreditCards.com

Quentin Fottrell answers your questions about inheritance, tipping, weddings, re-gifting, or any tricky money issues relating to family and friends. Have a question? Send it to the Moneyist.

I’m engaged to a ‘money monster’ who racks up parking tickets and credit-card debt

‘We have separate finances because I don’t trust her to act prudently financially.’
Do I attract bad guys? Three husbands and one boyfriend tried to steal my money

‘Husband No. 3 wanted the house as he felt that me having a house unfair.’
My sister is selling our mother’s stuff and claims that she died without a will

This woman says she has been mistreated and misled by her sibling.
I want to marry my boyfriend, but he has $25,000 in credit-card debt and leads a financially reckless lifestyle

This woman feels caught between her love for her boyfriend and his love for buying stuff on credit.

Judi Dench has stopped driving: How to know when you should, too

Dench is one of 196 million people around the world expected to be living with age-related macular degeneration by 2020.
Shocker: The S&P 500 is underperforming the stock market

Wait a minute—isn’t the S&P 500 ‘the market’? No, it isn’t.
Random darts beat hedge fund stars — again

A ‘stock-picker’s market’? Not so much.
10 tips for starting your own business when you’re over 50

Entrepreneurship later in life isn’t as risky as most people think.

America’s housing market is competitive, unequal, and often just getting by. Just like us.

The annual report called The State of the Nation’s Housing shows an uncomfortable situation: not enough resources are going to help the least well-off obtain housing, helping exacerbate inequality in the housing market along both racial and socioeconomic lines.
KB Home stock gain as builder's Q2 earnings, sales top views

Shares of KB Home rose 7% in the extended session Wednesday after the builder reported second-quarter results above Wall Street expectations. KB H...

Warning for renters: Signing a new lease during the summer comes at a premium

This is how much more it will cost renters to move when the weather is warm.
Don’t make these 3 mistakes when you turn on your air conditioning

Reasons why summer air-conditioning costs soar that have nothing to do with the hot weather.

Home prices flatlined in April, Case-Shiller says

Annual price gains slowed to a 7-year low, while monthly prices were flat according to a closely-watched measurement out Tuesday.

Dow	26,536.82	-11.40	-0.04%
S&P 500	2,913.78	-3.60	-0.12%
Nasdaq	7,909.97	25.25	0.32%
GlobalDow	3,053.05	-5.64	-0.18%
Gold	1,412.40	-6.30	-0.44%
Oil	59.21	1.38	2.39%

Updated Judi Dench has stopped driving: How to know when you should, too

Updated Soccer star Megan Rapinoe is ‘not going to the f---ing White House’ if Team USA wins the World Cup

Updated Bitcoin price dives $1,700 in minutes as Coinbase website goes down

Barron's The Dow Slipped Because the Trump-Xi Trade Talks Have to Be More Than a Photo Op

Updated I’m engaged to a ‘money monster’ who racks up parking tickets and credit-card debt

Updated S&P 500 logs longest losing skid in about 7 weeks

Updated Kyle Bass says Wall Street investors should ignore G-20 and brace for a fresh round of Trump tariffs

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