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Hawk Tuah meme personality Haliey Welch faces criticism and potential legal consequences as investors lose money on the recently launched HAWK crypto token.

The UnitedHealth Group stock is witnessing upward price pressures as share prices continue to hover close to record levels despite the tragic death of its insurance unit CEO Brian Thompson on Investor Day.

Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan, where UnitedHealth Group was about to begin its investor day. He was rushed to the Mount Sinai West Hospital but later succumbed to his injuries.

A successful SpaceX tender will push the rocket company ahead of top defence and aerospace firms like Lockheed Martin and GE Aerospace.

Helmut Jonen quit his $320,000 UBS job at 52 as he began earning over $257,000 annually in dividends from four diverse ETFs.

XRP prices are expected to surpass $4 per token after breaching crucial resistance levels as its years-long battle with the SEC nears an end and Trump plans to appoint Paul Atkins as SEC chair.

Real estate mogul Ken McElroy shares how he earned $1 million in the real estate business, which includes managing properties, short-term rentals, revamping facilities, and digitalising static billboards.

Although people wait until middle age to start thinking about wills, experts believe they should get one drafted upon reaching legal age, which is 18 for most US states

A single mum of four rebuilt her life, earning $73,000 (£59,000) annually as a wind turbine technician, a high-risk job paying up to $100,000 (£81,000) without a degree.

Trump has vowed to scrap EV tax credits of $7,500 for new cars and $4,500 for used ones. He'd probably do that to fund his tax package, which would trim taxes on Social Security benefits, worker tips, and overtime pay.

The 24X National Exchange will be established in two phases to meet the growing demand for overnight liquidity in US stocks, especially in the APAC region.

Nancy Pelosi sold 5,000 Microsoft shares as the AI giant faces an antitrust probe that gained momentum after several cybersecurity incidents, including the July Crowdstrike crash, which impacted millions of devices operating on Microsoft Windows systems.

Pamela Shields, 67, was compelled to unretire and take up night shifts at the grocery store and caregiving gigs during the daytime, as these gigs were the only way for her to put food on the table and support her kids whenever needed.

Walmart's focus on expanding its grocery segment, online services, and offering value products at low prices are some factors driving affluent people to the big-box retailer as people from all income groups continue to face the effects of prolonged inflation.

Brighton resident Des Healey fell for a deepfake Facebook advert of popular consumer finance expert Martin Lewis vouching for a non-existent Bitcoin investment scheme, supposedly endorsed by Elon Musk.

Buffett converted 1,600 Class A shares of Berkshire Hathaway into 2.4 million Class B shares worth $1.14 billion for distribution to four family foundations.

Walmart highlighted during its recent Q3 earnings call that it could raise prices on several of its products if Trump's plan to raise tariffs by 10% on all US imports is implemented during his second term.

Almost a decade ago, Halfina Eddy-Evans's ex-boyfriend asked her to dump his unwanted belongings in a tip site in Newport, Wales. The items included a hard drive with a passkey to 8,000 Bitcoins.

Expiry of the enhanced premium tax credit provision, which helped the average enrollee save $700 this year, could result in four million people losing coverage.

Donald Trump fulfilled his pledge to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler, who is known for clashing with top crypto companies.

McElroy's parcel ID or PIN linked to her family home was swapped with her neighbours, leading to considerable financial and mental stress over the years.

Robert Kiyosaki believes that the US Federal Reserve's gold-buying spree and interest rate cuts will drive its value to new record highs in the near future.

US states are working to eliminate state taxes on Social Security benefits, which could save retirees millions of dollars annually.

Billionaire and renowned value investor Warren Buffett avoided buying back Berkshire Hathaway shares in Q3 as he deemed his company could be overvalued.

The Social Security Fairness Act, designed to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset laws, recently passed the House and will likely pass the Senate with 62 cosponsors.

Medicare Part B Premiums will increase by 5.9% to $185 monthly, which will be deducted from Social Security checks starting January 2025.

The average true tax rate for the ultra-rich, including Elon Musk, is much lower than those less affluent as they leverage a host of tax-savings strategies to reduce their reported annual income despite skyrocketing net-worth growth

A free my Social Security Account will allow recipients to view the latest COLA notices detailing the exact amount they will receive starting next year.

Trump's plans to eliminate Social Security taxes could affect revenues flowing into OASI and HI trust funds by $1.5 trillion in the next ten years.

The widow, divorced for over a decade, put her three children through college and couldn't prioritise her life goals, including starting a retirement fund.