Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 4:51 p.m. ET U.S. stocks pressed higher on Friday after the December…
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White House says it’s reviewing protocols after Trump reveals embargoed data before jobs report’s release
A social-media post by President Donald Trump ahead of an important jobs report may have again…
Looking for a new job in 2026? Here’s where the jobs are — and how to stand out.
The U.S. labor market is stuck in a cautious holding pattern that feels very different depending…
Consumer sentiment improves on signs of ‘modest improvement’ in economy
Sentiment readings are continuing to inch higher.
My wife, 74, collects survivor benefits on her first husband. Can she now claim on her own Social Security record?
“My wife began receiving survivor benefits at age 60 from her deceased husband.”
‘I’m at a crossroads’: I have $35K left on my mortgage at 3% interest. Do I dip into my $700K IRA to pay it off?
Quentin Fottrell Quentin Fottrell is MarketWatch’s Managing Editor-Advice Columns and The Moneyist columnist. You can follow…
Could ‘Trump accounts’ make your kids millionaires? Maybe — with this strategy.
Published: Jan. 8, 2026 at 12:12 p.m. ET “Trump accounts,” the new investment vehicle for children that…
U.S. economy’s secret weapon surges in third quarter, raising hopes of AI payoff
Economists think investment in technology is helping companies do more with less labor.
‘I have no mortgage’: Is it reckless to cancel my homeowner’s insurance? I can’t justify $4K a year anymore.
Quentin Fottrell Quentin Fottrell is MarketWatch’s Managing Editor-Advice Columns and The Moneyist columnist. You can follow…