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U.S. stock futures tumble, oil surges as this weekend’s Iran developments rekindle uncertainty April 20, 2026
After a three-week-long rally that’s brought the S&P 500 to new record highs, investors are again bracing for uncertainty following a whirlwind of weekend developments concerning the war with Iran.
Mike Murphy
I’m planning to retire at 60. Should I sell my house and invest the $500,000? April 19, 2026
“Renting improves cash flow by about $1,300 a month.”
Quentin Fottrell
‘I have full guardianship’: My son has special needs. If I buy him a condo, will that hurt his benefits? April 19, 2026
“Another option would be for me to purchase the condo myself and have him pay me rent.”
Quentin Fottrell
The S&P 500 has blown past 7,000 in an epic comeback rally. Here’s why it can keep going. April 19, 2026
The Iran war may or may not be nearing a conclusion. But as far as the stock market is concerned, it’s no longer been worth worrying about.
Gordon Gottsegen
These Alzheimer’s drugs were supposed to revolutionize the way we fight the disease. The reality is more complicated. April 19, 2026
A scientific report has raised questions about how much Leqimbi and Kisunla — the “breakthrough” Alzheimer’s drugs that have hit the market in the last few years — really help slow the disease.
Brett Arends
‘I have more money than I know what to do with’: I’m a single millionaire with no heirs and don’t like spending. What’s wrong with me? April 19, 2026
“I buy clothes at thrift stores.”
Quentin Fottrell
‘It is their fault’: My condo board forgot to bill for storage fees. Must I pay retroactively? April 19, 2026
“They now intend to bill us for seven to eight months of storage fees.”
Quentin Fottrell
New York City is floating a $500 million second-home tax — and it would hurt industries that support thousands of jobs April 18, 2026
Surcharge on luxury units is a gamble that the ultrawealthy won’t leave for low-tax states.
Abir Mandal
New Social Security proposal would cap payments for wealthy people now — and many more later on April 18, 2026
Benefit limits could do a lot to solve Social Security’s fiscal problems, CRFB suggests. But check the fine print.
Brett Arends
Caregiving has become so crazy expensive that it’s financially devastating to most families April 18, 2026
Only the wealthiest Americans can bear the costs of long-term care, new research found
Jessica Hall

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