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‘We’re all worried the honey pot will run dry’: Does the U.S. government borrow from my Social Security to fund federal programs?

There are many suggestions floating around Washington D.C. on how to fix the program’s imminent funding issues. Source link

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Apple just gave a clue that a big AI acquisition may be in the cards

With Apple officially retiring its net-cash-neutral target, some suspect the company will look to conduct more transformative M&A, beyond the smaller deals it made in

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‘The numbers don’t lie’: If I had invested my Social Security in the S&P 500 I’d have $4 million. Is the system broken?

“I do better than many citizens because I’ve contributed at the highest level.” Source link

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Oil prices drop after earlier reaching four-year high as Iran developments eyed

Oil futures tumbled in the early hours of Thursday, reversing direction after reaching a four-year high on a report that President Donald Trump is considering

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$200 oil – and two other scenarios – could tip the world into a recession, says this global bank

Oil prices reaching $200 — and two other scenarios — could tip the global economy into a recession, according to the latest quarterly outlook from

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Bill Ackman is placing a bet on individual investors with dual Pershing Square public offerings

The hedge fund is giving away shares to any investor who buys five or more shares in the IPO of its new closed-end fund. Source

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‘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.” Source link

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White House Correspondents’ dinner has morphed into a ‘Hollywoodified’ weekend of nonstop parties. Even Grindr is hosting.

President Donald Trump will be on hand for this weekend’s festivities. So will dozens of media and companies throwing events that can cost $300,000. Source

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I’m planning to retire at 60. Should I sell my house, rent and invest the $500,000?

“Renting improves cash flow by about $1,300 a month.” Source link

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‘AI genuinely freaks me out’: Do I leave my $150,000 job for a $215,000 role in data analytics — with a 50-minute commute?

“There’s basically no upward mobility unless someone above me leaves.” Source link