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Malcolm Gladwell would rather have a dad who makes $100,000 than a billion: Extreme wealth is ‘quite crippling to your motivation’

Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell argues that growing up with financial disadvantages can actually better prepare children for success.

By Preston ForeAugust 13, 2026
How to store and insure physical gold and silver (without making costly mistakes)
How to store and insure physical gold and silver (without making costly mistakes)
By Joseph HostetlerAugust 13, 2026
Trump pivots to economic squeeze of ‘entrenched’ Iran regime
Trump pivots to economic squeeze of ‘entrenched’ Iran regime
By Magdalena Del Valle and BloombergAugust 13, 2026
‘Kids don’t go out and do things anymore’: Youth sports are becoming a thing for rich people
‘Kids don’t go out and do things anymore’: Youth sports are becoming a thing for rich people
By Linley Sanders, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2026
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Trump trade enforcers deploy AI in tariff evasion crackdown
By Laura Curtis and BloombergAugust 13, 2026
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U.S. set to pay most for 30-year debt in quarter of a century
By Greg Ritchie and BloombergAugust 13, 2026
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Wall Street tries to shake off a rough week as another inflation test looms
Wall Street tries to shake off a rough week as another inflation test looms

Futures rose ahead of Thursday’s producer price data, but Cisco’s 6% drop after strong earnings shows AI-stock nerves haven’t gone away.

By Yuri Kageyama, Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2026
SAP Chief Quantum Officer: AI is about to commoditize intelligence. Better decisions will be the next competitive advantage

From my vantage point, I repeatedly see the same initial bottleneck in enterprise quantum work. It is rarely access to a processor.

By Carsten PolenzAugust 13, 2026
Current price of oil as of August 13, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 13, 2026
Current price of Bitcoin for August 13, 2026

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and remains the most popular crypto coin on the market.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 13, 2026
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Banking
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Top CD rates from major banks Aug. 13, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more
Top CD rates from major banks on August 13, 2026: Chase CDs, Bank of America CDs, Citibank CDs, and more

A deposit account at a bank you already recognize can be a safe way to earn interest on your money.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 13, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 4.50% on Aug. 13, 2026

You can still find high-yield savings accounts offering rates around 5%… If you know where to look. Here’s our list of the highest savings account rates available today.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 13, 2026
New ‘Katsu Curry Index’ aims to show how weak the yen really is

The BNY Mellon strategist’s gauge, based on CoCo Ichibanya curry prices, implies the yen should trade near 62 per dollar, not 159.

By Bloomberg and Naomi TajitsuAugust 12, 2026
BofA to plow $250 billion into critical infrastructure projects

Bank of America is joining other US bank initiatives to strengthen infrastructure—focusing on AI, transportation and water systems.

By Bloomberg, Paula Seligson and Katherine DohertyAugust 12, 2026
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Personal Finance
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Current price of gold as of August 13, 2026
Current price of gold as of August 13, 2026

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here’s a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

By Danny BakstAugust 13, 2026
How Zohran Mamdani’s pied-a-terre tax united the ultrawealthy and the moderately wealthy — in opposition

A judge just ruled the city illegally shifted the burden of proving tax status onto owners like Ken Griffin, pausing Mamdani’s $500 million levy.

By Anthony Izaguirre and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2026
Current price of silver as of Thursday, August 13, 2026

Silver is a (comparatively) safe and reliable asset that can help you to preserve the value of your money during times of inflation.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 13, 2026
Current price of Ethereum for August 13, 2026

Ethereum isn’t just digital money; it’s a decentralized computing platform, meaning users can build and run apps on it without oversight of a company or bank.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 13, 2026
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Only 12% of family businesses stay in the family by the third generation. A Goldman Sachs chairman says optimism is the reason

François-Xavier de Mallmann steers Goldman’s relationships with many of the world’s largest family-controlled enterprises.

By Nick LichtenbergAugust 13, 2026
Nearly a dozen firms are already paying up to $100,000 per month for early access to Trump’s Truth Social posts

The release of Truth API has raised concerns about insider trading among economists and legal experts.

By Sasha RogelbergAugust 12, 2026
Nvidia found a new way to keep the AI boom funded: your retirement money

A $500 billion Wall Street push could route insurance and pension capital into GPU-backed infrastructure as Big Tech leans harder on debt.

By Eva RoytburgAugust 12, 2026
Bob Iger and Josh Kushner buy the LA Lakers for a record-breaking $12.5 billion, up 25% in just the 14 months since Mark Walter bought them

The pair are buying the team from Mark Walter, who paid $10 billion for it just over a year ago, and someone who Magic Johnson once said would own the team for decades.

By Catherina GioinoAugust 12, 2026
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Real Estate
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Mortgage rates today, Aug. 13, 2026
Mortgage rates today, Aug. 13, 2026

Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 13, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 13, 2026

Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 13, 2026
Today’s home equity loan and HELOC rates, August 12, 2026

By staying on top of home equity loan and HELOC interest rates, you’ll recognize when it’s a good time to apply for these comparatively cheap borrowing options.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 12, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for Aug. 13, 2026

Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

By Glen Luke FlanaganAugust 13, 2026
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Energy
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The Philippines needs ‘power of all sorts’ to build energy security following a nationwide crisis, says Prime Infra CEO Guillaume Lucci
The Philippines needs ‘power of all sorts’ to build energy security following a nationwide crisis, says Prime Infra CEO Guillaume Lucci

“What we need is more energy of all sorts, not only more renewable energy,” Lucci tells Fortune at the firm’s headquarters in Pasay City, Manila.

By Angelica AngAugust 13, 2026
Inflation came in perfectly on forecast. Almost everything underneath it is a ‘mess’ as wages struggle to keep up

July CPI offered some welcome relief, but the report masks stubborn rent increases and wages that can barely keep up.

By Eva RoytburgAugust 12, 2026
Current price of oil as of August 12, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

By Joseph HostetlerAugust 12, 2026
Wall Street futures rise ahead of inflation report as the Fed watches surging costs

Economists expect CPI to slow to 3.4% from June’s 3.5%, while strong quarterly results boosted Super Micro and other AI data-center suppliers

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressAugust 12, 2026
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Crypto
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New York City probes Kalshi and Polymarket over social harms

The city council gave Kalshi and Polymarket 14 days to disclose New York user data, ages and how much residents have won or lost since last year.

By Bloomberg and Nicola M. WhiteAugust 12, 2026
Trump’s media and crypto firm just posted a $238 million quarterly loss—here’s where those losses came from

The decline in Bitcoin’s price and merger-related legal costs hurt results, prompting a push into new businesses.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 11, 2026
Why the latest Bitcoin hack hurt more than most

The theft of $100 million from Coldcard hardware wallet owners stands out because it hurt people who did everything right.

By Jeff John RobertsAugust 10, 2026
Strategy dumps yet more Bitcoin, latest $109 million sell-off comes amid a seven-week buying hiatus

The company’s fourth Bitcoin sale since June underscores its push to build cash and reassure investors.

By Camila Grigera NaónAugust 10, 2026
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Jennifer Garner cofounded a $732 million business at 45, and says her age came with perks: ‘I’m blissfully not motivated by needing to be in charge’
By Emma BurleighAugust 13, 2026
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DeepSeek increases prices for AI services by multiple times
By Bloomberg and Saritha RaiAugust 13, 2026
Trump wants big pharma to split kids’ vaccines. They’ll probably ignore him
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Trump wants big pharma to split kids’ vaccines. They’ll probably ignore him
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Trump sued over ‘selling priority access to news he himself generates for the benefit of a private company he controls’
By Bernard Condon and The Associated PressAugust 13, 2026
Trump, Medicaid and LGBTQ+ rights: He calls them ‘barbaric surgeries,’ critics say he’s ‘terrorizing trans youth’
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Google’s DeepMind is having an identity crisis
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Corcoran Group CEO says Gen Z’s housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,’ she advises
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Corcoran Group CEO says Gen Z’s housing market struggles mirror what boomers faced 30 years ago: ‘Stop buying Starbucks coffee,’ she advises
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Teenagers are shooting out over 50 applications and getting ghosted even for volunteer jobs: ‘I’ll take anything at this point’
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Kalshi cracks down on insider trading as Trump family looks to increase prediction market presence
By Joshua HongAugust 9, 2026
This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem
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This nuclear startup and Halliburton repurposed oil-drilling tech in a bid to solve America’s radioactive waste problem
By Jordan BlumAugust 9, 2026
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Great disappointment will follow the Great Wealth Transfer as baby boomers pass on just a fraction of their fortune to millennials and Gen Xers
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage
Politics
Iran issues long list of steep demands the U.S. must satisfy before the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, including total compensation for war damage
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    How SpaceX’s most-feared trading day turned into a 6% rally
    By Eva RoytburgAugust 7, 2026
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
Middle East
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
Economy
With broad bipartisan support, Congress is about to give Trump ‘unchecked authority’ to impose new tariffs of up to 100% on top trading partners
By Jason MaAugust 8, 2026
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Personal Finance
20% of Americans are already using AI for financial advice — another 70% don’t trust it
By Adriana Morga and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Largest U.S. reservoir plummets to lowest level since it was filled some 90 years ago as water crisis deepens for western states
Environment
Largest U.S. reservoir plummets to lowest level since it was filled some 90 years ago as water crisis deepens for western states
By Ty O'Neil, Dorany Pineda and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway finally spends massive cash pile, buying $10 billion in Alphabet stock and repurchasing $4.5 billion in shares
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By Josh Funk and The Associated PressAugust 8, 2026
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    DOGE seems to have hallucinated government savings, like $1.7 billion from a contract it never canceled
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North America
It’s not just Canadian tourists snubbing U.S. cities. Business leaders are cancelling more trips to America as geopolitical tensions continue
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 8, 2026
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
Real Estate
The tables have turned: Florida and Texas are the biggest losers in the housing market as Ohio emerges a surprise winner
By Sydney LakeAugust 8, 2026
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Economy
How Scott Bessent used financial engineering to finance the $2 trillion deficit while leaving it untouched—and created a $1.45 trillion shortfall
By Eva RoytburgAugust 8, 2026
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Real Estate
Meet the 33-year-old CEO betting on boomers chasing their grandkids—and millennials selling their first house
By Nick LichtenbergAugust 8, 2026
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Commentary
Vanguard Chief Economist: AI and jobs, still in an ATM phase
By Adam SchicklingAugust 8, 2026
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GrayMatter Robotics CEO: The FCC was right to ban Chinese robots. But protection alone won’t win the robotics race
By Ariyan KabirAugust 8, 2026
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Energy
How Chevron became the AI darling of Big Oil
By Jordan BlumAugust 8, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 10, 2026
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Current refi mortgage rates report for Aug. 10, 2026
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Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
Success
Meet the 82-year-old Kentucky grandma who turned down $26 million to turn her farm into a data center: ‘I don’t need your money’
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By Nick LichtenbergAugust 7, 2026
China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
Economy
China’s export engine is cooling—but high-tech demand isn’t.
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Energy
Iran says agreement on Hormuz shipping reached with Oman
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