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I’m giving $10,000 to my stepchildren. My wife warned me against gifts of equal value for my nephews. Is that fair?

“Our net worth is about $4 million, and we are both 60.”

U.S. sanctions companies and individuals in the Middle East and China for helping Iran

The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus and the United Arab Emirates.

Best high-yield savings interest rates today, May 9, 2026 (Earn up to 4.1% APY)

Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, May 9, 2026: 30- and 15-year rates move back up

Best CD rates today, Saturday, May 9, 2026 (best account provides 4% APY)

Best money market account rates today, May 9, 2026 (best account provides 4.01% APY)

HELOC and home equity loan rates Saturday, May 9, 2026: Number of 'equity-rich' homeowners falls

‘The S&P 500 seems to be doing particularly well’: I’m 66. Is this a good time to invest $100,000 in the stock market?

“I own my home and I have no debt.”

Revival of Blackberry nostalgia and keyboard fuels smartphone startups

Smartphone startups are bringing back the Blackberry idea through physical keyboards and the classic square-shaped smartphone.

China April exports rebound strongly after sluggish March, trade surplus widens

Chinese exporters could face mounting challenges if the Middle East conflict drags on, economists say.

Whisky business: Investors pin hopes on Trump’s Scotch tariff reversal after dire three years

President Trump's decision to ditch the 10% tariff on Scotch whisky could boost the market for premium cask collecting.

Lumentum’s fiery stock rally earns it a spot in this hot index

Lumentum’s stock performance ranks sixth in the S&P 500 this year. Now the optical company is set to join the Nasdaq-100.