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The Latest Breaking News from Math

After 27 years, the Berkeley Math Circle's flagship BMC-Upper program has shut down because the University of California, Berkeley implemented… The post Brickbat: Doesn't Add Up appeared first on Reason.com.

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Eric Jackson Says This Mortgage Finance Stock Could Soar 21,200% Over The Next 3 Years: 'Mathematically Plausible'

Hedge fund manager Eric Jackson has made an aggressive projection for mortgage finance company, Better Home Finance Holding Co. (NASDAQ:BETR), predicting a multi-thousand-percent move based on its underlying economics and market opportunity.

Benzinga

Why “Club Size” Groceries Aren’t Always the Best Value

Buying in bulk feels like the ultimate grocery hack. You pay less per ounce, stock your shelves, and avoid extra trips to the store. But the math doesn’t always work out. “Club size” groceries can sometimes be more expensive in the long run, waste more food, and even occupy valuable…

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The Hidden Math Retailers Use to Make Discounts Look Bigger

Every shopper loves a good deal, but behind those bold red tags and “limited-time offers,” there’s often more going on than meets the eye. Retailers employ subtle pricing strategies that rely on math and psychology to make discounts appear more substantial than they actually are. Understanding this hidden math can…

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Why Shoppers Feel Betrayed by “Buy One Get One” Deals That Don’t Add Up

It’s hard to resist the thrill of a “Buy One Get One” sign. The promise of getting something free feels like a win, especially when grocery budgets are tight. But lately, many shoppers have started to question whether these offers actually save money. The math behind some promotions doesn’t seem…

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Michael Burry Clears The Air On Math Behind His Palantir Options Bet, Teases New Move After Shutting Down Hedge Fund

Investor Michael Burry sought to clarify certain misconceptions about his latest options bet against Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR), after details of the position were widely misinterpreted in media reports.

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How Bulk Buying Backfires: When the “Bulk Price” Isn’t Better

The math seems simple: buying in bulk always saves money. Warehouse clubs and the “Family Size” box have trained us to believe that a bigger package equals a better deal. But this grocery-saving “truth” is often just a marketing illusion. Stores know that shoppers associate bulk with value and will…

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Financial Fraud Is No Longer the Warning. It's the Aftermath, and America Is Paying the Price

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the year prior, and the majority of losses came from imposter scams.

International Business Times

‘The man is demented’: Illinois Governor slams Trump for taking credit for Chicago’s crime drop and bragging about his DHS initiative

Donald Trump says his DHS blitz fixed Chicago. But the math and the neighborhoods choking on pepper spray tell a different story. It wasn’t a victory; it was a victory-themed propaganda dressed in tactical gear.

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Congress Passes IRS Math And Taxpayer Help Act – What It Means For Your Tax Mistakes

A bill awaiting President Donald Trump's signature aims to make IRS error notices clearer and easier to understand. The IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act would require the agency to spell out exactly what mistake was found on a tax return, how much tax is owed, how to respond and…

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Priced Out: How Middle-Class Life Now Costs More Than Ever

The math has stopped working on the American Dream. What used to be a realistic checklist —home, kids, a couple of cars, and a dignified retirement— now doesn’t work even for the highly educated.

Benzinga

Can You Really Retire on $550,000? Here’s the Hard Math

You’ve worked hard and saved diligently. Now, your retirement account is hovering around $550,000. It feels like a huge accomplishment. And it is! But the big question remains. Is it enough to actually stop working? The answer isn’t a simple yes or no. Instead, it’s a “maybe” that depends entirely…

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Science history: Russian mathematician quietly publishes paper — and solves one of the most famous unsolved conjectures in mathematics — Nov. 11, 2002

Mathematician Grigori Perelman solved the Poincaré conjecture, and then rejected the $1 million prize that came with it.

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90% of Americans Plan To Skip This Social Security Advice — and It Could Cost Them

90% of Americans plan to claim Social Security before 70, potentially losing $180k+ in lifetime benefits. Why most can't afford to wait, despite the math.

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Trump gets slapped with community note on X after using Walmart’s math to brag about Thanksgiving affordability

President Donald Trump bragged that he was delivering on affordability for Americans after Walmart shared that its annual Thanksgiving meal was cheaper than last year’s — though Internet sleuths are skeptical whether that is actually the case.

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Woman orders same Chick-fil-A meal two different ways and notices the prices don’t match. Her math on what this means is going viral

Same food, different price... depending on how you order.

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Blackjack Insurance – Guide to Taking Insurance Bet

What is insurance in blackjack? Blackjack insurance is one of the game’s most debated side bets. It appears simple on the surface: when the dealer shows an Ace, players can “insure” their hand against the risk of a dealer blackjack.

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‘I did this for the world’: Delusional Donald Trump claims his insane tariffs saved the ‘entire world’ from a depression

Amid the Supreme Court hearing, Donald Trump claimed that his tariffs saved the entire world from a depression. It’s the new peak of his economics-by-ego, because neither the data nor basic trade math backs him up.

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High Earners Just Did the Math On Cash Emergency Funds—The Opportunity Cost Is Staggering

The age-old financial wisdom of stashing six to twelve months of expenses in cash is facing a rebellion from an unlikely group: high earners who’ve crunched the numbers and decided the traditional emergency fund might be costing them hundreds of thousands in lost returns.

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Why Widows Lose Thousands From Pension Confusion After a Spouse Passes

Losing a spouse is devastating—and for many widows, the financial aftermath adds another layer of pain. Pension benefits, survivor options, and confusing paperwork can lead...

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Forde-Yard Dash: Why We’re Already Annoyed About the CFP Rankings

The committee’s first Top 25 drops Tuesday, and we’re preemptively fired up about Bama’s loss, Notre Dame’s love and Big Ten bubble math.

International Business Times

Beyond Survival and Science: How GIFT Theory Seeks to Unite Physics, Humanity, and Divinity

Scotia Baker describes GIFT as a mathematical structure that connects physical laws, moral behavior, and computational logic.

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8 Emotional Purchases That Quietly Erode Couples’ Wealth

Money decisions are rarely just about math — they’re about emotion, identity, and connection. Couples often tell themselves they’re making rational choices, but emotional purchases can quietly eat away at savings, investments, and long-term security. Whether it’s a big splurge to celebrate love or a “small treat” to ease stress,…

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Are You A Rich Retiree Or Just Upper-Middle Class? Here's The Net Worth That Separates The Two

When you're earning a paycheck, it's easy to gauge how you stack up. Salary charts tell you exactly where you fall on the income ladder. But retirement rewrites the math. Without annual earnings, the question shifts from how much you make to how much you've built. And that's where things…

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Retirement Timeline Shock: How Two-Income Couples Must Adjust Their Savings Game Now

For many two-income households, retirement once seemed comfortably within reach. With dual paychecks and fewer financial strains than single earners, the math felt simple: work hard, save steadily, and retire early. But economic realities have changed fast. Inflation, rising housing costs, and longer lifespans are pushing retirement further away than…

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