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The Richest Man in Babylon

The Richest Man in Babylon is a 1926 book by George S. Clason that dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set 8,000 years ago in ancient Babylon. The book remains in print almost... Read more »

Amazon Is Planning to Open Cashierless Supermarkets Next Year

Amazon.com is preparing to open Amazon Go supermarkets and pop-up stores, an expansion of the company’s cashierless ambitions that includes the possibility of licensing the technology to other retailers. Bloomberg reports: The new... Read more »

Workers Continue to Struggle Despite ‘Strong’ Jobs Reports

There’s plenty of anecdotal evidence that America’s workers are being left behind. But now a group of researchers and economists have identified a key part of the problem — the kinds of jobs... Read more »

Down Hits 28,000 for the First Time Ever

The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied to record levels on Friday, reaching 28,000 for the first time ever, after White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow said China and the U.S. were getting close... Read more »

Federal Deficit Hits $134 Billion in One Month

The federal deficit reached $134 billion in October, the first month of fiscal 2020, according to data the Treasury Department released Wednesday. The Hill reports:  That figure is about 34 percent higher than last October, a... Read more »

Google to Offer Checking Accounts to Consumers

Google will soon offer checking accounts to consumers, becoming the latest Silicon Valley heavyweight to push into finance. The project, code-named Cache, is expected to launch next year with accounts run by... Read more »

Some of the World’s Richest Brace for a Major Stock Sell-Off

Wealthy people around the globe are hunkering down for a potentially turbulent 2020, according to UBS Global Wealth Management. Bloomberg reports: A majority of rich investors expect a significant drop in markets... Read more »

Study: Many Can’t Afford to Take Vacations This Season

It will be a long winter for millions of Americans who won’t be able to head to the ski slopes or sunnier climes for a vacation. Some 33 million Americans, many of... Read more »

Dow, S&P 500 End at Record Highs

The Dow and S&P 500 closed at fresh records Thursday even after reports emerged of “fierce internal opposition” in Washington over a new agreement with Beijing to cancel tariffs in stages. MarketWatch... Read more »

The 5 Best Personal Finance Podcasts You Haven’t Heard of Yet

If you need some different, unique, or new-to-you personal finance podcasts, try one of these shows. Eric Roberge recommends these great personal finance podcasts on Forbes:  Couple Money with Elle Martinez Beyond Finances with... Read more »