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Here’s the smart way to play the stock market’s Super Bowl Indicator trib.al/YPgLp55
Why smart investors are ignoring the 2026 Super Bowl Indicator
Bulls want the Seahawks; bears cheer the Patriots. You shouldn’t worry if your team loses.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
Here’s the smart way to play the stock market’s Super Bowl Indicator trib.al/YPgLp55
This Super Bowl, the game to watch is prediction markets versus sportsbooks trib.al/os6MCx5
This Super Bowl, the game to watch is prediction markets versus sportsbooks
If you’re risking money on the big game, one of these methods could be a surprising tax win.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:32 AM
This Super Bowl, the game to watch is prediction markets versus sportsbooks trib.al/os6MCx5
‘I’m too cute to be waiting’: A guy I’m dating is constantly late. Is this a financial red flag? trib.al/p5SRi1I
A guy I’m dating is constantly late. Is this a financial red flag?
“He is always apologetic.”
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February 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
‘I’m too cute to be waiting’: A guy I’m dating is constantly late. Is this a financial red flag? trib.al/p5SRi1I
I’m dating a guy who asks me to pay for most dates — and brings a flask to bars to save money. Is he cheap? trib.al/LRl7zNY
I’m dating a guy who asks me to pay for most dates. Is he cheap?
“He says he doesn’t always feel comfortable giving his credit-card information out online.”
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February 7, 2026 at 6:04 PM
I’m dating a guy who asks me to pay for most dates — and brings a flask to bars to save money. Is he cheap? trib.al/LRl7zNY
These hidden costs of car ownership are giving buyers sticker shock long after they leave the dealership trib.al/Qnk2RCF
These hidden costs of car ownership are giving buyers sticker shock long after they leave the dealership
While eye-popping vehicle prices have been front and center for car buyers for the past several years, other less visible costs of car ownership have also been rising.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:39 PM
These hidden costs of car ownership are giving buyers sticker shock long after they leave the dealership trib.al/Qnk2RCF
The scariest part of buying my fiancée’s engagement ring (hint: it wasn’t the price) trib.al/UfFmDWr
The scariest part of buying my fiancée’s engagement ring (hint: it wasn’t the price)
How I found find peace of mind after making one of the most important purchases of my life — and it can help you, too
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February 7, 2026 at 7:45 AM
The scariest part of buying my fiancée’s engagement ring (hint: it wasn’t the price) trib.al/UfFmDWr
My direct report told my boss I was ‘judgmental and belittling’ for giving her feedback. How am I supposed to manage her? trib.al/d0QrAjA
My direct report told my boss I was ‘judgmental and belittling’ for giving her feedback. How am I supposed to manage her?
“She does not seem to trust or accept my judgment on her ideas, and she often asks me to go to my boss for a second opinion.”
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February 7, 2026 at 3:29 AM
My direct report told my boss I was ‘judgmental and belittling’ for giving her feedback. How am I supposed to manage her? trib.al/d0QrAjA
The Social Security data breach is a national-security disaster that could hurt Americans for the rest of their lives: whistleblower trib.al/gmwiGPC
The Social Security data breach is a national-security disaster that could hurt Americans for the rest of their lives: whistleblower
Every American’s personal data is at risk of fraud after DOGE’s alleged mismanagement, Social Security’s former chief data officer tells MarketWatch.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:47 AM
The Social Security data breach is a national-security disaster that could hurt Americans for the rest of their lives: whistleblower trib.al/gmwiGPC
‘I didn’t find out until after it was done’: Chase cut my credit-card limit due to low usage. Could this affect my credit? trib.al/JOxXOeX
Chase cut my credit-card limit due to low usage. Could this affect my credit?
“I’m wondering whether this could cause a ripple effect in which other banks might do the same with my lesser-used credit cards.”
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February 6, 2026 at 7:25 PM
‘I didn’t find out until after it was done’: Chase cut my credit-card limit due to low usage. Could this affect my credit? trib.al/JOxXOeX
Where should I retire? How to use all those ‘best places’ lists to find your perfect spot. trib.al/WVbAsrm
Where’s the real ‘best place’ to retire? Tips to making those lists work for you.
Here’s a rundown of six best-places lists in the U.S. and two global ones.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Where should I retire? How to use all those ‘best places’ lists to find your perfect spot. trib.al/WVbAsrm
These 2 charts show why buying a house is the hardest it’s been in decades trib.al/C1UGhL5
These 2 charts show why buying a house is the hardest it’s been in decades
Home buyers across America have had little relief from sky-high home prices over the last few years. Two charts explain why that’s not likely to change soon.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:36 AM
These 2 charts show why buying a house is the hardest it’s been in decades trib.al/C1UGhL5
How do I get the extra $6,000 ‘senior bonus’ this tax season? trib.al/900cSv1
How do I get the extra $6,000 ‘senior bonus’ this tax season?
Tax-filing season is officially open this year — and taxpayers age 65 and older may get an additional $6,000 deduction when they file a return.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:08 AM
How do I get the extra $6,000 ‘senior bonus’ this tax season? trib.al/900cSv1
This is the No. 1 thing Americans worry about being able to afford in retirement — and it’s not food or housing trib.al/NbAa5Vg
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.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:53 AM
This is the No. 1 thing Americans worry about being able to afford in retirement — and it’s not food or housing trib.al/NbAa5Vg
‘I’m rich in everything but parents’: I inherited $400K. Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my boyfriend? trib.al/iCfkpbe
I inherited $400K from my parents. Is it unwise to buy a house with my fiancé?
“I’m a 40-year-old woman in a committed relationship, and I’ve experienced the loss of both of my parents.”
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February 6, 2026 at 12:26 AM
‘I’m rich in everything but parents’: I inherited $400K. Is it unwise to use this money to buy a house with my boyfriend? trib.al/iCfkpbe
‘I love being debt-free’: I’m in my mid-50s and buying a house. Do I take out a $400K mortgage or use my Roth IRA? trib.al/BNvrAR5
I’m in my 50s and buying a home. Do I take out a $400K mortgage or use my Roth?
“I’ll fund $500,000 of that from the sale of my current house.”
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February 5, 2026 at 10:46 PM
‘I love being debt-free’: I’m in my mid-50s and buying a house. Do I take out a $400K mortgage or use my Roth IRA? trib.al/BNvrAR5
Explain this financial paradox to me like I’m 16. Why would I, or anyone, lease a car? trib.al/NXVtdf3
Explain this financial paradox to me like I’m 16: Why would I lease a car?
“‘What’s the point of paying thousands of dollars?”
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February 5, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Explain this financial paradox to me like I’m 16. Why would I, or anyone, lease a car? trib.al/NXVtdf3
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People who work for a paycheck have less money than you think trib.al/8shsk4S
Many U.S. households feel like they can’t get ahead financially — and they’re right
The top wealth holders outpace everyone else.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:08 AM
People who work for a paycheck have less money than you think trib.al/8shsk4S
Where home buyers have landed the best deals we’ve seen on houses in over a decade trib.al/Ni9Pwc4
60% of home buyers paid below asking price in 2025. Here’s where they found the best deals.
A quarter of recent home buyers who paid below the list price got a discount of 10% or more, the highest share since 2012
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February 5, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Where home buyers have landed the best deals we’ve seen on houses in over a decade trib.al/Ni9Pwc4
‘This is our second marriage’: We’re in our 60s. How do we split expenses if we move in together and rent one house? trib.al/9eJJhCk
We’re in our 60s and just married. How do we split bills if we move in together?
“We have been taking turns living in his house and my house.”
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February 4, 2026 at 10:41 PM
‘This is our second marriage’: We’re in our 60s. How do we split expenses if we move in together and rent one house? trib.al/9eJJhCk
I’m afraid a bridesmaid will drop out of a bachelorette party and leave us on the hook. How can I avoid this? trib.al/1R0Qzto
I fear a bridesmaid will drop out of a bachelorette party and not pay her share
“She has a history of not respecting other people’s time or money.”
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February 4, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I’m afraid a bridesmaid will drop out of a bachelorette party and leave us on the hook. How can I avoid this? trib.al/1R0Qzto
My ‘distrustful and selfish’ brother is executor of our family estate. How can I clip his wings? trib.al/pnIbB50
My selfish brother is executor of a family trust. Can I put property in my name?
“I am not looking to hire an attorney.”
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February 4, 2026 at 3:29 PM
My ‘distrustful and selfish’ brother is executor of our family estate. How can I clip his wings? trib.al/pnIbB50
The maid of honor won’t put expenses on her credit card for the bachelorette party. As a bridesmaid, should I be offering? trib.al/jdjYSh0
The maid of honor won’t make decisions for the bachelorette. Should I step in?
“I still haven’t been reimbursed for the cabin deposit I paid for the wedding weekend.”
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February 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
The maid of honor won’t put expenses on her credit card for the bachelorette party. As a bridesmaid, should I be offering? trib.al/jdjYSh0
4 tips to file your taxes like a pro — and get your refund faster trib.al/SDKX8tc
4 tips to file your taxes like a pro — and get your refund faster
Expecting a bigger tax refund? There’s no money back until you get through tax filing.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:27 AM
4 tips to file your taxes like a pro — and get your refund faster trib.al/SDKX8tc
Think you can’t afford a house? More than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K. trib.al/t7IuUjV
Home prices are so high that more than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K
The number of down-payment assistance programs is on the rise, and a growing share are open to people of all income levels.
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February 4, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Think you can’t afford a house? More than half of down-payment assistance programs are now open to buyers earning over $100K. trib.al/t7IuUjV