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Oil prices rise by nearly 6% as U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz takes effect April 13, 2026
Oil prices surged by nearly 6% in Monday dealings as the U.S. military began a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz following failed negotiations over the weekend between the U.S. and Iran.
Myra P. Saefong
Here’s how much weight-loss drugs Wegovy, Zepbound and Foundayo cost — and how to pick the best GLP-1 for you April 13, 2026
The GLP-1 market is growing fast. Here’s how much the most popular medications will cost you.
Genna Contino
How to use bond/CD ladders as the ultimate hedge to keep your money safe April 13, 2026
A careful selection of maturities for U.S. Treasury securities and bank CDs can protect you against interest rate risk while safeguarding your cash.
Philip van Doorn
I gave my friend’s daughter cash for her wedding. I did not receive a thank-you card. Do I say something? April 13, 2026
“They cashed the check 10 days after the wedding.”
Quentin Fottrell
There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling. April 13, 2026
Retiring to a college community can be great — if you can afford it.
Richard Eisenberg
Buying a car out of state can save you thousands of dollars — but ask these 3 questions first April 13, 2026
Stubbornly high car prices are pushing more buyers to expand their search radius beyond state lines to find a deal.
Genna Contino
Credo’s stock has had a rough year. Here’s why one analyst thinks now is the time to buy it. April 13, 2026
The debate over whether copper-based connectivity will be replaced by optical solutions in the artificial-intelligence build-out has weighed on Credo Technology’s stock so far this year, but one analyst sees that concern as a “significant disconnect” from reality.
Britney Nguyen
Medicare is getting a bad deal on end-of-life care — and it’s giving us one in return April 13, 2026
Medicare doesn’t pay for custodial care. That makes end-of-life decisions even harder for families.
Jessica Zitter
Goldman Sachs has the top rank among the S&P 500 by this remarkable statistic April 13, 2026
The investment bank has consistently rewarded its shareholders.
Philip van Doorn
You have until April 15 to claim this $8,000 Roth IRA freebie — no matter what your income April 13, 2026
All U.S. taxpayers have until tax day — Wednesday, April 15 — to take advantage of the Roth IRA tax break for 2025, even if they think they earn too much.
Brett Arends