• Well-Heeled Shoppers Shrug Off Price Hikes, for Now
  
  Well-heeled shoppers around the United States seem - so far at least - willing to soak up price hikes for aspirational products from trendy Birkenstock sandals to Bugaboo prams, despite the impact of trade tariffs and belt-tightening elsewhere.
• Blood Oxygen Feature Returns to Apple Watches
  
  Apple will bring a blood oxygen measurement feature to some of its watch models via a software update after receiving approval from the U.S. government amid a protracted legal dispute over the technology, it said on Thursday. The move will allow users of Apple Watch Series...
• 30-Year Mortgage Rate Drops to 6.58%
  
  The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell this week to its lowest level in nearly 10 months, giving prospective homebuyers a sorely needed boost in purchasing power that could help inject life into a stagnant housing market.
• 2026 Hyundai Palisade Raises the Bar With XRT PRO and Calligraphy Trims
  
  The 2026 Hyundai Palisade has undergone a bold redesign and significant upgrades that solidify its status as the brand's flagship SUV.
• 3 Hidden Gem Dividend Growth Stocks
  
  Many income investors are familiar with dividend growth stocks such as the Dividend Aristocrats, which are a group of 69 stocks in the S&P 500 Index that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years.
• Amazon Expands Its Perishable Delivery Service
  
  Subscribers to Amazon.com's Prime service can now get strawberries, milk, meats and frozen dinners on the same day they order them as the company expands its fast-delivery option to perishable food items, Amazon announced Wednesday.
• Refis Surge as 30-Year Mortgages Drop to 6.67%
  
  The interest rate for the most popular U.S. home loan dropped to 6.67% last week, the lowest rate since early April, triggering a rush of homeowners seeking to lock in cheaper financing on existing mortgages but doing relatively little to draw new homebuyers into the...
• Cheaper Gasoline, Food Restrain US Consumer Prices
  
  U.S. consumer prices increased marginally in July, though rising costs for services such as airline fares and some tariff-sensitive goods like household furniture caused a measure of underlying inflation to post its largest gain in six months.
• Trump Rebukes Goldman's Solomon on Tariff Impact
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday consumers are not paying the costs of tariffs, countering a recent Goldman Sachs' research division estimate that they had absorbed 22% of the costs through June.
• 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe: Power, Prestige & Personalization
  
  If you want an SUV that delivers supercar performance, world-class luxury, and head-turning style, the 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe fits the bill.
• Ford Recalls 103K Vehicles Over Damaged Axle Bolts
  
  Ford is recalling more than 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. over axle bolts that may break and result in vehicle rollaways or a loss of drive power, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Tuesday.
• Inflation Likely Increased Marginally, by 2.8%, in July
  
  U.S. consumer prices likely increased moderately in July, though rising costs for goods like household furniture and apparel, because of import tariffs, probably resulted in a measure of underlying inflation posting its largest gain in six months.
• How Much Income Can You Get From an Indexed Annuity? An Annuities Expert Lays Out the Numbers
  
  Here's a detailed look at indexed annuities with an income rider and the factors that determine your future payout.
• The Time to Fix Social Security Is Now
  
  One solution which I've proposed is an immigration tariff that would be paid by employers. Although this is not a permanent fix, it's an idea that could provide money to help slow the drain of the OASDI (Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) Trust Fund.
• Bullion Markets Breathe Sigh of Relief on No Tariffs
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump Monday said he would not impose tariffs on gold -- a move welcomed by global bullion markets and which ended days of speculation that the yellow metal could be caught up in the ongoing global trade spat.
• Trump Says Gold 'Will Not Be Tariffed!'
  
  President Donald Trump pushed back Monday against reports that his administration imposed tariffs on imported gold bars. "Gold will not be Tariffed!" he posted on Truth Social.
• Ford's New Line of Affordable EVs to Start at $30K
  
  Ford plans to start rolling out its new family of affordable electric vehicles in 2027, including a midsize pickup truck with a target starting price of $30,000, the company said Monday, as it aspires to the cost efficiency of Chinese rivals.
• The Return of Private Money
  
  American Dream Meets European Nightmare
• Magnificent 7 Again World's Most Crowded Trade
  
  Owning big U.S. tech stocks is once again the most popular trade, according to BofA's monthly fund manager survey, as upbeat earnings and improved sentiment towards the global economy send investors back into stocks.
• 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S Nightshade
  
  In a market packed with subcompact SUVs, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid S Nightshade enters with a compelling combination of fuel efficiency, technology, sporty flair, and practicality.
• 2026 Honda CR-V TrailSport Hybrid: Tougher, Smarter
  
  If you thought the Honda CR-V had already cemented its place as the king of compact crossovers, think again. For 2026, Honda isn't just updating its best-selling model -- it's rewriting what buyers can expect from a mainstream SUV.
• Trump Opens the Door for Private Equity, Crypto in 401(k)s
  
  Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments, according to an executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump.
• Saving Alone Won't Secure Your Financial Future
  
  I often hear people tell me they're "good with money" because they put something aside each month. They mean they're saving. While that discipline matters, saving alone will not deliver long-term financial security or freedom.
• US Equity Funds See Sharp Outflows on Tariff Caution
  
  U.S. investors divested riskier equity funds and significantly invested in the safety of money market funds in the week through August 6, spooked by President Donald Trump's new trade tariffs and discouraging economic readings.
• Gold Futures Hit Record on Reports of US Tariffs on Imported Bars
  
  U.S. gold futures surged to a record Friday after reports that Washington imposed tariffs on imports of 1-kilo bullion bars, widening the spread between New York futures and spot prices.

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