Trump picked Kevin Warsh to boost markets. What this means for your portfolio.
Trump’s nominee for Fed chair has been hawkish about easy money. But this president demands it. View Source Charlie Garcia MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January…
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Yale is offering free tuition if your family makes less than $200K. Here’s what that says about being middle-class today.
A six-figure household income may not mean what it once did. View Source Charles Passy MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 30, 2026 8:15 am
‘Zero. Zip. Nada.’ Waller says the Fed should have cut interest rates this week because of a poor job market.
Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller, who was one of President Donald Trump’s finalists as the next central-bank chief, said Friday that the Fed should have…
This Social Security mistake can put your spouse at higher risk of poverty when you die
Many couples don’t realize the importance of claiming decisions until it’s too late View Source Robert Powell MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 30, 2026 8:00…
My wife moved to Mexico. Can she still get Social Security survivor benefits when I die?
Social Security has different survivor rules for citizens and noncitizens residing abroad. View Source Alessandra Malito MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 30, 2026 8:00 am
Wholesale prices rise sharply and show new Fed chief could confront stubborn inflation
The cost of wholesale goods and services rose sharply at the end of last year, underscoring the battle against inflation is far from over as…
Exxon, Chevron are producing record amounts of oil, but lower prices led to lower earnings
The two U.S. integrated giants reported quarterly earnings with Venezuela in focus. View Source Claudia Assis MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 30, 2026 6:43 am
Most of us make assumptions about growth and value stocks. Here’s what we get wrong.
Reading too much into short-term market moves can land you in trouble. View Source Mark Hulbert MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 30, 2026 6:10 am
Amex sees strong travel and luxury spending as affluent customers open their wallets
Amex sees spending rise, as its cardholders are ‘enjoying life’ and getting ready to travel. View Source Emily Bary MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 30,…
This is the No. 1 thing Americans worry about being able to afford in retirement — and it’s not food or housing
Some say these worries will impact how they vote in the midterm elections. View Source Alessandra Malito MarketWatch.com – Top Stories January 30, 2026 6:00…