'We are not close': My brother says our mother left no estate when she died. How on earth can I trust him?

He had a medical power of attorney since my mom was in a nursing home' "My brother lived in the same state as my parents, in ...

Investors who think it's time to move on from the Iran war should look at these numbers

Investors are ready to move on from the Iran war as it approaches a ninth week, with U.S.-Iran talks expected over the weekend and military operations in the Persian Gulf potentially winding down.

Apple, Best Buy and Lululemon's new CEOs signal a generational shift, as companies navigate a more chaotic world

Apple named John Ternus as its new CEO, replacing Tim Cook. Apple, Best Buy and Lululemon Athletica all do business differently. But over the past week, they've had a common narrative: They've named ...

'My child requires lifelong support': I'm in my 40s with $330,000 for retirement. How can I make this last both our lifetimes?

"Part of me feels like I should be more growth-oriented right now." (Photo subject is a model.) I'd really appreciate some ...

Jerome Powell's final Fed press conference marks an end to an era

Jerome Powell will likely hold his last official press conference as Federal Reserve chair on Wednesday. Likely successor Kevin Warsh may discontinue them entirely.

My niece, 39, is unhappy and not saving for retirement. How do I approach her?

Two years ago, she walked away from what had once been a promising career after a turbulent management change left her ...

Smart Investor: Big Tech Earnings, The Best AI Stocks to Buy Now

Tech stocks gained nearly 3% this past week, leading the overall market further into record territory. Check out my ...

Apple will soon deliver billions more in cash to investors. Here's how it stacks up to the rest of Big Tech.

Alphabet (GOOGL) (GOOG), Amazon.com (AMZN), Meta Platforms (META) and Microsoft (MSFT) are betting that large upfront investments in data centers will deliver value down the road. Meanwhile, Apple ...

It's China's duty-free retail mecca and a tropical oasis, to boot. For Beijing that's no longer enough.

The world's largest duty-free shop, with a total area of 120,000 square meters (nearly 1.3 million square feet), opened in Sanya, a seaside resort in Hainan province, in 2014. China's shopping ...

How Intel's CEO brought the storied company back from the brink

Just two years ago, Intel's survival was an 'existential question.' Now the company is seeing new life. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan joined the chip maker in March 2025. Last August, just five months after ...

Using ChatGPT to order takeout is the future of food

In fact, DoorDash already rolled out an app on ChatGPT to assist with grocery shopping. At the time of the launch, DoorDash co-founder Andy Fang said "our focus is on building AI tools that give ...

'AI genuinely freaks me out': Do I leave my $150,000 nonprofit job for a $215,000 data analytics position - with a 50-minute commute?

A major investment firm reached out with an opportunity offering $215,000, including a 401 (k) match that is also excellent. There's likely much higher potential for professional growth as well.