, August 04, 2026

The Noise

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  Jul 23, 2026

Borrowing From Your Retirement to Pay Visa: A Love Story

A 401(k) loan and debt settlement are two ways to tackle credit card debt, but they should rarely be your first choice....

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  Jul 23, 2026

AARP Discovers Urgency After 40 Years of Doing Nothing

New legislation aims to break the stalemate on overhauling Social Security. AARP, which advocates on senior issues, says it opposes them....

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  Jul 23, 2026

Ukraine Bombs a Warehouse Full of Throw Pillows

Ukraine has ratcheted up its attacks on Russia's Amazon-style retail giant Wildberries, signaling a new phase in the war....

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  Jul 23, 2026

Ford Outsources Factory to Chinese Competitor, Calls It Partnership

Ford and Geely plan for the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028....

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  Jul 23, 2026

IRS Discovers Rich People Hide Money in Trees

For wealthy landowners, conservation easements can still make sense if you avoid these IRS red flags....

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  Jul 23, 2026

Google Fined $1 Billion for Doing Exactly What Everyone Knew Google Does

European regulators fined Google 890 million euros ($1 billion) alleging the company gives preferential treatment to its own services....

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