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Here's What Happens to a Joint Credit Card When a Couple Separatesfool.com
A divorce decree doesn't mean anything to your credit card issuer. Here's what actually happens to joint cards when a couple separates, and what to do about it.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
Here's Why $10,000 of Credit Card Debt Can Feel Impossible to Pay Offfool.com
On a $10,000 credit card balance, your first minimum payment is $200 -- and $175 of it is interest. Here's why the math is so hard to escape.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
This Could Be Rivian's Biggest Short-Term Threatfool.com
Car buyers are already under financial pressure, and a slowing economy could make things worse.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
Here's How to Ask Your Credit Card Company for a Retention Offer (and What to Say)fool.com
A retention offer can mean bonus points, a statement credit, or a waived annual fee. Here's how to ask your card issuer for one.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
Holding Some Bitcoin Just Helped Me Sleep Better At Night. Here's Howfool.com
Sometimes insights arrive when they're least expected.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
How Much Will Working 1 More Year Add to Your Social Security Checks?fool.com
It makes a bigger difference than you might expect.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
Mark Zandi Warns US Economy Is Becoming 'Fragile' As Weak Consumer Spending, Geopolitical Risks Raise Recession Fearsbenzinga.com
Mark Zandi warns the US economy is increasingly fragile as weak consumer spending and inflation raise recession risks.
Via Benzinga · April 13, 2026
5 Stocks In The Spotlight Last Week: Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Weigh Inbenzinga.com
The Dow Jones fell 250 points, consumer sentiment reached a record low, and inflation hit its highest rate in 2022. Benzinga's Analyst Ratings API provides market-beating trading indicators sourced from top analysts.
Via Benzinga · April 13, 2026
Most Americans Got a Small Social Security Raise in 2026. Here's How to Tell Which Side of the Line You're On.fool.com
It's not a secret, since everyone gets the same percentage-based increase. Most retirees, however, are also dealing with the exact same price increase for health insurance coverage.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
If I Could Tell Investors 1 Thing About the Stock Market Right Now, It Would Be Thisfool.com
Stocks are volatile. There's geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty. But brighter days lie ahead.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
The Federal Reserve's April Inflation Forecast Is In -- and It Just Keeps Getting Worse for Wall Streetfool.com
The Fed's projection is nightmare fuel for a historically expensive stock market.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
Inflation Could Hit 4.2% This Year: 3 Stocks to Buy Now to Protect Your Portfoliofool.com
Don't let inflation get in the way of your investing success.
Via The Motley Fool · April 13, 2026
2 Stocks Under $50 with Promising Prospects and 1 Facing Headwinds
Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However...
Via StockStory · April 13, 2026
First Bancorp (FBNC): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings?
Over the past six months, First Bancorp has been a great trade, beating the S&P 500 by 14.9%. Its stock price has climbed to $58.62, representing a healthy 1...
Via StockStory · April 13, 2026
Trump Orders Hormuz Blockade After Iran Talks Collapse, Markets Face a Rocky Openchartmill.com
The peace talks in Pakistan are over. JD Vance flew home without a deal, Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, and anyone who thought last week's ceasefire rally had cleared the air is in for a rude awakening this Monday morning.
Via Chartmill · April 13, 2026
Brazil Stocks, ETFs Hit High on Currency Strength, Karel Mercx Says Brazil's Central Bank Is The 'Most Responsible' In The Worldbenzinga.com
Brazilian stocks have surged in 2026, with the Bovespa hitting record highs as a strengthening Brazilian real draws global investors and lifts market sentiment. The rally—up around 30% year-to-date—has been led by gains in financials, energy, and utilities, while Brazil-focused ETFs like EWZ and FLBR have also climbed to fresh highs. Investors remain optimistic, supported by high real interest rates, strong commodity prices, and confidence in the country's central bank, which Karel Mercx called "the most responsible in the world."
Via Benzinga · April 13, 2026
Know the 4 Factors Lenders Use to Evaluate Your Mortgage Applications
SPONSORED CONTENT -- (StatePoint) Qualifying for a mortgage can be intimidating. By learning what lenders assess when deciding whether to make a loan, you can take actionable steps now toward homeownership.
Via StatePoint Media · April 13, 2026
Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks Q4 In Review: Trupanion (NASDAQ:TRUP) Vs Peers
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking a...
Via StockStory · April 12, 2026
Q4 Earnings Roundup: Bowhead Specialty (NYSE:BOW) And The Rest Of The Property & Casualty Insurance Segment
Looking back on property & casualty insurance stocks’ Q4 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Bowhead Specialty (NYSE:BOW...
Via StockStory · April 12, 2026
If I Could Only Buy 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock for the Rest of 2026, This Would Be Itfool.com
Investors are rotating out of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks, causing a massive sell-off in the Nasdaq.
Via The Motley Fool · April 12, 2026
The Post-Ozempic Economy? 2 Industries Bracing for a Slimmer, Less Hungry Americafool.com
The use of weight-loss drugs is growing like crazy and changing the entire consumer economy along with it.
Via The Motley Fool · April 12, 2026
Where Will the S&P 500 Be in 10 Years? Nobel Laureate Robert Shiller Weighs Infool.com
The next decade will probably look very different from the last.
Via The Motley Fool · April 12, 2026
Millionaire-Maker or Market Hype? The Honest Truth About Oklofool.com
Oklo has fallen from glory. Is the sell-off justified, or is there something inherent in this stock that will make it rise again?
Via The Motley Fool · April 12, 2026
The Cheapest "Magnificent Seven" Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Just Got Even Cheaper. Here's Why I'm Not Waiting to Buy.fool.com
Meta stock is down 4.3% so far in 2026 and is the cheapest stock in the "Magnificent Seven."
Via The Motley Fool · April 12, 2026
Could Buying Bitcoin Today Still Set You Up for Life?fool.com
After a tremendous 16,820% gain in the past 10 years, it's reasonable to believe that the leading cryptocurrency's performance won't be nearly as impressive in the future.
Via The Motley Fool · April 12, 2026