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Dow crashes 1,200 points on Iran war fears: what to do with your portfolio

The Dow plunged over 1,200 points, S&P 500 dropped 2.5%, Nasdaq fell 2.7% on Iran war fears. Trump offered to escort tankers. Here's what to do with your investments.

Mar 03, 2026 6 min read

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Trending Investments

Oil surges 9%, gas prices to rise 30 cents as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude surged 9% to $78.70/barrel after US-Israel strikes on Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed. US gas prices expected to rise 10-30 cents within days.

Mar 02, 2026 6 min read

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Trending Investments

Gold surges to $5,377/oz record: how to invest and protect your money

Gold surged 2.5% to $5,377/oz, approaching its all-time high of $5,589. Investors flee to safe havens amid the Iran-US conflict. Experts predict $5,500+ in weeks.

Mar 02, 2026 6 min read

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq close February in the red: worst month in nearly a year

The Nasdaq dropped over 3.3% in February and the S&P 500 lost nearly 1%. It is the worst month for both indices since March 2025. AI doubts, inflation, and hot PPI data drove selling pressure.

Feb 28, 2026 6 min read

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Personal Finance

Understanding Your Credit Score: Complete Guide for Beginners

Your credit score affects everything from loan rates to apartment applications. This guide explains exactly how credit scores work and what you can do to build excellent credit.

Feb 28, 2026 14 min read

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Trending Personal Finance

PPI inflation comes in hot: the Fed will not cut rates and your wallet feels it

The producer price index (PPI) came in hotter than expected, complicating the Fed rate cut timeline. With rates at 3.50-3.75%, mortgages, credit cards, and loans remain expensive.

Feb 28, 2026 6 min read

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Trending Personal Finance

Block lays off 4,000 workers over AI: Dorsey says your company is next

Jack Dorsey cut 4,000 jobs at Block, nearly half the company. He says AI made it inevitable and predicts most companies will make the same decision within a year.

Feb 28, 2026 6 min read

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Investments

Retirement Planning in Your 20s and 30s: A Complete Guide

Starting retirement planning in your 20s or 30s is the single most powerful financial move you can make. This guide shows you exactly how, with real numbers and actionable steps.

Feb 26, 2026 14 min read

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Trending Personal Finance

Consumer confidence rises to 91.2 in February: relief signal or a false alarm?

Consumer confidence rose to 91.2 in February, helped by a slightly better labor market outlook. But staying below 100 keeps recession warning flags flying.

Feb 25, 2026 5 min read

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Trending Investments

Nvidia earnings today: Wall Street holds its breath as S&P 500 banks on the rebound

Nvidia reports its Q4 FY2026 earnings today after market close. Analysts expect $65.7B in revenue. Options traders price a 6% move. The entire market is watching.

Feb 25, 2026 5 min read

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Credit & Debt

Debt Snowball vs Avalanche: Which Pays Off Debt Faster?

The debt snowball and avalanche methods both work, but they work differently. We compare both with real numbers so you can choose the right strategy for your situation.

Feb 25, 2026 8 min read

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Trending Financial Education

Fed warns AI could cause unemployment that monetary policy can't fix

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook warned that artificial intelligence could cause unemployment that even lowering interest rates cannot resolve.

Feb 24, 2026 6 min read

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