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Antoinette, a 62-year-old truck driver from Fort Worth, Texas, recently called into “The Ramsey Show” with a direct question: “I don’t have anything saved for retirement and I want to become a first-time homeowner. I don’t know if that’s stupid and ridiculous or if it’s possible.”

An increasing number of company executives and economists have recently pointed to a widening gap in the economy, where the wealthy drive most economic activity and low-income Americans continue to struggle financially.

The cost of raising children has become one of the most eye-opening financial realities for young couples. In 2025, the average annual cost of raising a child under five in the U.S. reached $27,743, encompassing expenses such as housing, food, transportation, healthcare, miscellaneous items, and childcare for working parents, according…

Elon Musk spends plenty of time talking about Mars, but every now and then he swings back to the planet that actually needs saving, not colonizing.

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc. (NYSE:BMNR) has added another $44 million in Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), landing fresh on-chain buys as Tom Lee doubles down on his call for ETH to hit $7,000 to $9,000 by early 2026.

While Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ:ABNB) CEO Brian Chesky may rank among the world's richest people, that status took a bit of a beating recently. Much of his net worth — standing at around $10 billion — is largely tied to his stake in ABNB stock. Of course, the equity took a…

Silver prices blasted through previous highs on Friday, surging over 5% to $56 per ounce and notching the strongest single-day rally in more than a year, as investors rushed to secure the metal amid tightening supplies and growing concerns of a global shortage.

Six years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how and where Americans work, Zoom rooms are among the most sought-after amenities for homebuyers who are prioritizing dedicated professional spaces for virtual communication, according to the New York Post. 

Oracle Corp (NYSE:ORCL) is waking up to a problem no tech giant wants in an AI-mania market: credit risk headlines louder than growth headlines. Morgan Stanley issued a blunt warning Wednesday, flagging rising stress in Oracle's balance sheet as the company aggressively borrows to fund its hyperscale AI data-center expansion.

Kyndryl Holdings, Inc (NYSE:KD) is gaining momentum in its post-International Business Machines Corp (NYSE:IBM) transformation.

iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) is trading higher on Friday. Silver continues to outperform gold performance-wise as of recent.