My wife and I have $75,000. Should we invest this money in the S&P 500 or individual stocks

Trump’s Moves Are Boosting Stocks … Overseas

For years, the S&P 500 soared above the stock indexes of other countries. But since Trump’s inauguration, it has fallen 6 percent and is now trailing major markets in Europe and China.

The New York Times - 5d

My phone knows what I want before I do. That should be worrying – but it’s oddly comforting | Emma Beddington

On the downside, all my personal data is being harvested by faceless corporations. On the up, I’ve got a little parent in my pocket, anticipating my every need. I awoke recently to one of those ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

These 13 growth stocks are expected to roar back from their declines so far this year

These companies are expected by analysts to increase revenue by at least double the rate of the S&P 500. Their stocks are expected to rise at least 29% over the next 12 months.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday

Wall Street was heading for a lower open, with the Nasdaq down for the week and the S&P 500 on the bubble.

CNBC - 10h

I’m 63 and planning to retire. I watched in horror as the markets tanked. Will I have enough to get me to my 90s?

“Both my parents lived to 98.”

MarketWatch - 1d

I was always terrified of confrontation. Then I hit my 40s | Arwa Mahdawi

If I see someone making my neighbourhood a worse place to live, I walk straight up to them and … have a little word. What is happening to me?. Some people buy sports cars when they have a midlife ...

The Guardian - 3d

Stocks Fall Further on Trump’s Latest Tariff Talk

The S&P 500 is nearly 10 percent below its mid-February record — approaching a symbolic milestone known on Wall Street as a correction.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

MLB The Show 25's New Features Mean Defense Should Matter More

As I take the field in Vanderbilt's iconic gold, I know the pressure is on. Scouts are watching, and this is my shot to fly up their draft boards. I take my place at third base, locked in and ...

GameSpot - Mar. 13

How Some Investors Are Protecting Their Money Amid Stock Market Woes

Some people are shifting their investment strategies as the stock market sours on President Trump, despite advice to maintain their savings and wait out the angst.

The New York Times - 5d

U.S. stock futures fall after a rough week on Wall Street, as Trump won’t rule out recession

U.S. stock futures fell Sunday, as President Donald Trump offered little reassurance after the S&P 500 had its worst week since September.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Stock volatility poses an 'opportunity,' investment analyst says. Here's why

Stocks have wobbled in 2025. Investors with cash on the sidelines can essentially buy stocks at a discount.

CNBC - 4h

U.S. stock market loses $5 trillion in value in three weeks

The S&P 500 has fallen more than 10% from its record high, entering a correction and shedding trillions of dollars in market value.

CNBC - Mar. 14

Stocks Pare Losses After Trump’s Moves and Comments Rattled Investors

Weeks of selling culminated on Monday with the S&P 500’s worst day of the year. Markets were somewhat calmer on Tuesday but investors continue to puzzle over President Trump’s policies.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Experience: I moved in with my partner the day we met – now we’re married

Four days after she arrived I thought: this is it. I bought an engagement ring. The first time I saw Rachel was on Bumble. We matched, but then both ended up taking a break from dating apps. So ...

The Guardian - Mar. 14

This five-star all-weather ETF can lower your exposure to risky stocks and bonds

The Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF has matched the S&P 500’s performance since the fund was launched in February 2022 — but it has been a much smoother ride.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Playing it too safe when it comes to investing can easily cost you $10 million

Why young investors should own stocks, not bonds

MarketWatch - 1d

‘This woman destroyed my heart and soul’: After my wife died, her mother turned on me — and presented me with a secret will

“She flipped a switch and instantly my wife’s entire family hated me.”

MarketWatch - 1d

My husband plans to leave his estate to his adult son, who steals his credit card to gamble online. What can I do?

“Dementia runs in my husband’s family. My husband’s son has been known to take money from his dad without permission.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 11

I’m a 62-year-old widow looking to downsize. Should I take out a HELOC and buy a condo?

“Condos in my area are scarce and often sell the day they hit the market. I could get a line of credit using my house as collateral.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

After my wife died, I joined a community choir. It gave me respite from my private grief | David Sornig

When Toni fell ill I stopped playing music entirely. Yet every so often I felt the urge to return . The first person who spoke to me on the first day of choir was a woman who’d sat beside me in the ...

The Guardian - 6d

‘I’m deeply disturbed’: My portfolio lost 20%. With Trump’s trade war, do I sell my stocks and buy gold?

“With the current state of domestic and global affairs, I’m at a loss as to how to keep my economic stability in check.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Fetterman on Trump tariffs: We don't have to 'punch' allies 'in the mouth'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he disagrees with President Trump’s approach to tariffs on Canada and Mexico, calling it a blow to the U.S.'s working relationship with its allies. “Truthfully, I ...

The Hill - Mar. 12

Wall Street slide pulls S&P 500 into correction territory

Donald Trump’s latest trade broadside against Canada sparks renewed declines in volatile session

Financial Times - Mar. 11

S&P 500 tumbles into ‘correction’ on fresh Trump tariff threats

Gold surges to all-time high as investors seek safety amid doubts over Ukraine ceasefire

Financial Times - Mar. 13

I adore my children. I’m also scared that one day my son will kill me

In the UK, more than 170 women have been murdered by their sons in the past 15 years. An anonymous mother reveals what it is like to be frightened of your child while desperately wanting to support ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

What we need to see to go all in on European stocks

It’s been a valuation game so far. Time for companies to invest big

Financial Times - Mar. 14

We asked if the Getty should move. Here's how readers responded

The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

‘I’m absolutely terrible at managing money’: I’m 35 with zero savings and $8,000 debt. How do I turn my life around?

“I want to get into a financial position where I’ve got decent retirement savings.”

MarketWatch - 1d

The one change that worked: I got out of my car in the middle of my commute and sat under the trees

Three years ago, when I was stuck in a traffic jam, I decided to stop to visit a park I’d passed by many times. Now, I go there at least one morning a week. I must have passed it 100 times. Until ...

The Guardian - 4d

BlackRock's Fink says Trump deportations will have severe impact on agriculture, construction

"I think that over the next six to nine months, we're going to see a little more elevated inflation," Fink said the CERAWeek by S&P Global energy conference.

CNBC - Mar. 10

‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?

The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.

CNBC - Mar. 8

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