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Former national security adviser Michael Flynn said over the weekend that a Myanmar-like coup — in which the military overthrew a democratically elected government — “should happen” in the U.S. Appearing in Dallas at a QAnon conference, Flynn was asked during a Q&A session that was shared in a Twitter video:  “I want to know […]

American Airlines is joining Southwest Airlines in holding off on resuming in-flight alcohol sales following an assault against a flight attendant last week. The moves come as Americans are returning to the skies amid a travel boom as the COVID-19 pandemic eases — and a corresponding spike in unruly behavior by passengers. American Airlines AAL, […]

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE The next couple of months could easily see more volatility in markets, as more people take time off starting this Memorial Day weekend, potentially exacerbating swings in stocks and other financial assets. See full story. Employers can require COVID-19 vaccine for workers returning to office, government says U.S. employers could require all […]

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If you are affluent or will be in the future, taxes are or will become one of your biggest expenses — maybe the biggest. And probably getting bigger, depending on how much of President Biden’s tax plan gets through Congress.  While some people claim they would love the opportunity to pay more to Uncle Sam, […]

It looks like Americans may need to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 booster shot, though vaccine makers and federal officials are still trying to detect how long immunity to the virus lasts.  In the latest race to the regulatory finish line, Pfizer Inc. PFE, +0.21% is testing its experimental COVID-19 booster shot in […]

Ovi Kabir, a digital marketing consultant in Knoxville, Tenn., was unpleasantly surprised when looking for an Airbnb for a recent trip to Nashville. While he was able to find options below his $ 85 a night budget, cleaning fees of $ 200 to $ 300 drove up the price of a weekend getaway considerably.  “I […]

Wednesday was a quiet day for markets, and Thursday looks set for the same in what may be a taste of doldrums in the summer ahead. But that doesn’t mean investors should kick back and relax in the sun just yet, because major risks to stocks remain. If a bear market is indeed on the […]

Wednesday was a quiet day for markets, and Thursday looks set for the same in what may be a taste of doldrums in the summer ahead. But that doesn’t mean investors should kick back and relax in the sun just yet, because major risks to stocks remain. If a bear market is indeed on the […]

When you chat with friends, are you more apt to make statements or ask questions? There’s no wrong answer. Well, actually there is. If you tend to hog the conversation, you’re not learning. Your lack of questions can isolate you from others. So sprinkle friendly questions into the mix. As a rule, try to limit […]

If you’re an older American, chances are you have problems sleeping. Whether it’s difficulty getting to sleep, waking up in the middle of the night or having trouble going back to sleep once you’re awake, getting enough sleep is a luxury many people don’t have. A 2015 paper cited estimates that 65%–about two out of […]

Investors are flocking to sustainable funds in the U.S. as performance over the past three years shows they haven’t had to sacrifice returns when buying assets in line with their environmental, social and governance criteria, according to Deutsche Bank research published Thursday.  “Organic growth in sustainable products is accelerating, especially in the U.S.,” the Deutsche […]

This article is reprinted by permission from NerdWallet. This article provides information and education for investors. NerdWallet does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks or securities. It’s easy to think of microinvesting — the act of investing tiny amounts at a time, equivalent […]

Dow 37,000 by the end of the summer? That seems too good to be true, since Labor Day is just three months away. In fact, all it would take is a summer rally of average magnitude. Many on Wall Street are excitedly talking up the potential for a summer rally this year. Since its creation […]

Let your shoulders relax. Breath. Take a minute. This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S., kicking off what could easily be the first real shot for many to get away since the start of COVID crisis, as restrictions in the U.S. fade and vaccinations accelerate. But the period after Memorial Day […]

Let your shoulders relax. Breath. Take a minute. This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S., kicking off what could easily be the first real shot for many to get away since the start of COVID crisis, as restrictions in the U.S. fade and vaccinations accelerate. But the period after Memorial Day […]

Let your shoulders relax. Breath. Take a minute. This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S., kicking off what could easily be the first real shot for many to get away since the start of COVID crisis, as restrictions in the U.S. fade and vaccinations accelerate. But the period after Memorial Day […]

Let your shoulders relax. Breath. Take a minute. This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in the U.S., kicking off what could easily be the first real shot for many to get away since the start of COVID crisis, as restrictions in the U.S. fade and vaccinations accelerate. But the period after Memorial Day […]

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Bullish investors in bitcoin aren’t jazzed about the upcoming U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend. See full story. Epic vs. Apple: The (predicted) verdict is in Though few expect the judge to force major changes at the App Store or deem Apple a monopolist, they fully expect prescriptive measures that could address 30% […]

MARKETWATCH FRONT PAGE Bullish investors in bitcoin aren’t jazzed about the upcoming U.S. Memorial Day holiday weekend. See full story. Epic vs. Apple: The (predicted) verdict is in Though few expect the judge to force major changes at the App Store or deem Apple a monopolist, they fully expect prescriptive measures that could address 30% […]