Only 5% of U.S. adults can ace this 8-question financial-literacy test. Can you?
Financial literacy just hit a 10-year low — and it is devastating bank accounts.
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FIFA Fan Fest Atlanta Offers $0 Entry, Draws Top Attendance—here’s Why
I’m not the biggest World Cup fan, so when the first general-admission tickets went on sale earlier this year, it didn’t cross my mind to check the prices for an individual game. World Cup tickets reportedly hit the market at seven times the expected rate, with one consumer telling Business Insider that they spent over…
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A New Study Says This Breakfast Staple Can Slow Down How Fast You Age
Japanese researchers found that a daily serving of plain probiotic yogurt, combined with a healthier diet and moderate exercise, slowed biological aging in older men.
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‘Half Moon-Shaped’ Estate Comes With Flamboyant Pink Tennis Court
A dramatic California estate that was designed by an acclaimed local architect but has since undergone a stunning $2 million renovation has returned to the market for $11.4 million—complete with a spaceship-esque residence, seven gated acres of land, and even a bright pink tennis court. Located in Rancho Santa Fe, the rare find, which is…
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Canadian jobs data coming up next
The Canadian dollar is in focus in early North American trade today with the June jobs report teed up. The consensus — as it alwasy seems to be — is +10K but Canadian employment numbers are wildly volatile. The prior reading was +87.8K, which was the strongest reading since December 2024. You can get a…
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How an advisor focused on retirement income wins over his clients
Building a plan for longevity Little has branded his approach the ‘Wealth Legacy Retirement Income Plan’ and it’s specifically designed to tackle the existential crisis that can come when someone stops getting a paycheque from their employer. That initial real moment after retirement can prompt some serious questions and challenges as to whether they might…
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Fed’s Hawkish Minutes Keep Pressure On CRE Financing
The Federal Reserve is growing increasingly worried about inflation. Kevin Warsh and other central bank members discussed economic conditions at the Fed’s June meeting. A sizable cohort of Fed members are cooling to the prospect of near-term interest rate cuts as inflation remains well above the central bank’s long-held target and the labor market — the other…
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Peter Linneman On AI’s Trajectory, Trump’s Tariffs And Misleading Inflation Numbers
Peter Linneman on this week’s Walker Webcast Trillions of investment dollars are pouring into the advancement of artificial intelligence, touching nearly every sector of the economy while stoking fears that the technology could make American jobs obsolete. However, AI isn’t going to be the jobs Armageddon that many are prognosticating, Peter Linneman argued on this week’s…
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CFPB eyes TRID changes that could reshape closing disclosures
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau put out a Request for Information for possible revisions to the TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosures, with the comment period ending Aug. 10. Processing Content This request is in line with Pres. Trump’s March 13 executive order, “Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit,” the Federal Register posting said. The RFI has 22 questions,…
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Why viral ‘maxxing’ trends concern some mental health experts
Adding more books to your reading list this year? You’re booksmaxxing. Incorporating more fiber-rich foods in your diet? That’s fibermaxxing. Changing your appearance in hopes of being more attractive? Looksmaxxing. Doing the bare minimum is a thing of the past — unless you’re relaxmaxxing, of course. Across social media platforms, you can find just about…
