Winter storm likely cost the US economy billions of dollars
HOUSTON (AP) — The deadly and widespread winter storm paralyzing much of the American East with ice, snow…
‘I’m torn.’ I want to retire in 6 months, but how much professional help do I really need – and what’s the cost – to make it happen?
Question: “I currently have investments with a large investment company and plan to retire in six months. My…
AI use at work has increased, Gallup poll finds
American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years,…
Death, disability, lawsuits: The 8 life events financial advisers say clients are least prepared for
Americans are often ill-prepared for life’s toughest moments — including death and health calamities. For example, fewer than…
‘I could have done without those 2 things.’ I used to like my adviser, but here’s what he did. Now I feel his 0.9% fee isn’t worth it and it’s a ‘little scary to leave him’
Question: “I really liked my financial adviser. He was good, but after a few years managing both my…
Man killed by Border Patrol in Minneapolis was ICU nurse
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Family members say the man killed by a U.S. Border Patrol officer in Minneapolis on…
Japanese fans bid farewell to its last 2 pandas
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese panda fans are gathering Sunday for the final public viewing at Tokyo’s Ueno zoo…
How earthquake detectors can track space junk
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — As more and more space junk comes crashing down, a new study shows…
Carbon-Copy Luxury Is Out. These Are the Design Touches Winning Home Buyers Over.
For affluent house hunters, copy-paste McMansions and sprawling big-box homes just don’t cut it anymore. Affluent house hunters…
Meta pauses teens’ access to AI characters on Instagram and WhatsApp
Meta is halting teens’ access to artificial intelligence characters, at least temporarily, the company said in a blog…
Marriage can be great for your finances — but avoid these 3 mistakes
Published: Jan. 23, 2026 at 1:23 p.m. ET From an economist’s perspective, one advantage of marriage is the financial…
Floods push crocodiles into Mozambican towns as health concerns rise
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — As floods ravage Mozambique, crocodiles are appearing in submerged towns and responsible for at…