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Why a U.S. recession is still likely — and coming soon

October 8, 2023, 6:00am Business

When everyone expects a soft landing, brace for impact. That’s the lesson of recent economic history — and it’s an uncomfortable one for the U.S. right now. Read story

Hiltzik: In Michael Lewis, Sam Bankman-Fried found his last and most willing victim

October 7, 2023, 5:26am Business

The main hazard in telling a big story through the eyes of its main participant is the need to rely on his version as the honest truth. Read story

Weston: 5 surprising facts about assisted living

October 6, 2023, 7:31am Business

If you or a loved one can no longer live safely at home, assisted living may be the answer. Residents typically live in their own rooms or apartments and get housekeeping services, meals and help with personal care. Read story

NerdWallet: How Disney turned Halloween into a money-making machine

October 4, 2023, 7:40am Business

For devoted Disney fans, there’s often no better treat than spending Halloween at its theme parks — and more specifically, at its after-hours parties, where visitors can trick-or-treat through Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and watch a Halloween-exclusive parade, among other experiences. Read story

Millennial Money: 4 ways married couples can use tax breaks to build wealth

October 3, 2023, 7:56am Business

“Two is better than one” is an old adage that translates to finances, too. Two incomes can go much further than one, especially between married couples. Read story

Bankrate: Why is housing inventory so low? Understanding the U.S. housing shortage

September 30, 2023, 5:41am Business

The housing shortage is probably not news to anyone who’s looked to buy a new home recently. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the supply of homes for sale in the U.S. — typically measured in months of housing supply — reached a record low of just 1.6… Read story

NerdWallet: Shopping for Medicare Advantage: 6 pitfalls to avoid

September 27, 2023, 7:37am Business

Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment, according to a 2022 analysis from KFF, a health policy nonprofit — and only 1 in 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees voluntarily switch plans. But a 2020 analysis of Medicare Advantage plan choices by the National Bureau of Economic Research… Read story

NerdWallet: How climate change could affect where and when people travel

September 26, 2023, 8:18am Business

Travelers encountered many weather surprises this summer, from wildfires in Europe to knee-deep mud at Burning Man. Indeed, it was the hottest summer on record around the globe, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Read story

Palmer: 7 saving strategies you may not have tried yet

September 25, 2023, 9:12am Business

With the holiday shopping season just starting and prices of many consumer goods continuing to rise, saving money can seem impossible. But those financial pressures also make doing so even more important. Read story

Gustavo Arellano: These chefs-in-training have overcome a lot. Now, they’d like a job

September 25, 2023, 5:24am Business

Shin rolled out the cookie dough. Asia sauteed the onions. Christopher fried the tortilla chips. Richard cooked the pinto beans. Read story