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Here's what you need to know before you make your first crypto purchase. money.com/crypto-basics-…

This error can hurt any investor, but it’s especially risky for those in or nearing retirement. money.com/warren-buffett…

There’s a good chance subscriptions are eating away at your budget. money.com/subscription-f…

After losing 2.38% through Thursday's market close, the Nasdaq has officially entered a correction. money.com/nasdaq-correct…

Netflix raised prices for all its plans on Thursday, bumping the ad-supported tier to $8.99, standard to $19.99, and premium to $26.99 a month. Extra member add-ons also got more expensive. The company cited investments in new content, including live events and podcasts, as reasons for the hike, and expects to spend $20 billion on content in 2026. The move comes as major streamers chase profitability and higher revenues.

Your credit has as much of an impact on your homeowners insurance premium as whether or not you live in a disaster-prone area. money.com/credit-score-h…

The best investors stay calm when markets are volatile, and these financial habits can help you stay the course. money.com/psychology-of-…

Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock, is urging policymakers to consider using America’s flagship safety-net program like a giant brokerage account — using borrowed money. money.com/social-securit…

Congressional Democrats introduced a bill Thursday to ban prediction market bets on elections, government actions, war, and sports as scrutiny grows over platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. Lawmakers argued these bets invite corruption and undermine trust, while platforms responded with new insider trading safeguards. The measure would also shift gambling regulation back to the states and mandate a federal study of prediction markets.

Expert advice: There's a risk of saving too much for retirement. money.com/paused-retirem…

Part of successful investing is accepting that the stock market is volatile and that market downturns — and even crashes — happen. money.com/saver-anxiety-…

National average gas prices are now within cents of the pivotal $4-per-gallon threshold, which many elected officials would prefer to avoid in a midterm election year. money.com/gas-tax-suspen…

Oil prices slid over 5% and stocks rallied worldwide as signs of potential peace talks between the U.S. and Iran calmed markets. Brent crude fell to $99 a barrel while global stock indices climbed, even as gas and diesel prices continued to rise with ongoing concerns over energy supply and the Strait of Hormuz.

Good news: negotiating credit card debt is possible. money.com/how-to-negotia…

Costco’s foray into precious metals has generated impressive results. The company is allegedly pulling in six figures in sales each month since its decision to begin selling gold. money.com/costco-is-sell…

Travel costs are based on supply and demand, and if you are willing to avoid busy seasons, you can save significant amounts of money. money.com/travel-world-i…

A mystery trader made nearly $1 million by placing a string of precisely timed bets on Polymarket that predicted U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, sparking concerns about possible insider trading. Analysts found the bettor won up to 93% of major wagers—often placed just hours before unannounced military actions—fueling scrutiny over whether non-public information was being used to profit on prediction markets.

The dilemma: A 23-year-old earning $94,000 discovers her mother lacks a retirement plan. money.com/mom-58-no-reti…

Social Security is a key part of many retirees’ financial plans. If that’s you, make sure you’re not overlooking a potential danger: scams. money.com/social-securit…

Financial transformations don’t happen overnight, but making a few smart money habits a part of your daily routine can help you reach your savings goals. money.com/daily-habits-o…