Local residents continue to find gold left over from the California Gold Rush

Local residents continue to find gold left over from the California Gold Rush

Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. It’s been more than 170 years since the California Gold Rush — but locals are once again finding gold dust, flakes and even nuggets glinting in the state’s rivers. “Gold is everywhere,” Manny Goza, a prospector surveying the … Read more

That’s how much the average employed baby boomer has saved for retirement. How do you stack up?

That’s how much the average employed baby boomer has saved for retirement. How do you stack up?

Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. With the youngest baby boomers now 61 years old, much of the generation is already retired or approaching retirement. However, the data shows that many have inadequate savings and may struggle to maintain their standard of living. In … Read more

Peter Thiel warns US housing ‘catastrophe’ will deal massive blow to young Americans, but boomers could reap windfall

Peter Thiel warns US housing ‘catastrophe’ will deal massive blow to young Americans, but boomers could reap windfall

Chandan Khanna/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. As the co-founder of PayPal and the first outside investor in Facebook, Peter Thiel is widely recognized for his technology expertise. But now the billionaire venture capitalist is sounding the alarm on an entirely different sector: … Read more

The price of this Costco item has skyrocketed 108% in just 2 years. Now the retail giant is restricting purchases

The price of this Costco item has skyrocketed 108% in just 2 years. Now the retail giant is restricting purchases

Juan Llauro/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. For bargain hunters, Costco has long been a go-to destination. The warehouse giant still sells its hot dog and juice combo for $1.50 — the same price it launched it at in the mid-1980s. But not … Read more

This nurse quit her job to run a laundromat full-time and now brings in $475,000 a year. Here’s how he did it

This nurse quit her job to run a laundromat full-time and now brings in 5,000 a year. Here’s how he did it

A former nurse in Arizona is now the proud owner of a laundromat—and a seriously improved work-life balance. “It’s the first time I’ve been able to be home for all the holidays, to have every weekend off,” she told CNBC (1). “I never have to go to a boss or a manager so I can … Read more

Warren Buffett says income from these two investments “will likely grow for decades to come”

Warren Buffett says income from these two investments “will likely grow for decades to come”

Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. Warren Buffett is renowned for his shrewd investments, particularly his knack for buying companies with sustainable competitive advantages. However, his investment wisdom extends beyond companies and stocks. In fact, there are two non-stock investments that Buffett has made that … Read more

Retirees continue to miss this invisible cost until they realize thousands of dollars have been wasted. Are you paying it too?

Retirees continue to miss this invisible cost until they realize thousands of dollars have been wasted. Are you paying it too?

Shutterstock Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. For many people, being retired is almost synonymous with being frugal. With less control over your monthly income, it’s natural to focus more on controlling your expenses. In a recent Senior Citizens League survey, 94% of respondents said … Read more

Trump says Americans need to prepare for something the US has “never seen.” How to be prepared (and rich) in 2026

Trump says Americans need to prepare for something the US has “never seen.” How to be prepared (and rich) in 2026

Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue by linking to the content below. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is on the brink of something “this country has never seen” — and his much-debated tariff policy deserves credit. Speaking at a White House Christmas reception, Trump argued that tariffs are … Read more

Jim Cramer says it’s ‘time to sell’ this AI infrastructure stock amid steep pullback, despite new partnerships, upbeat analyst ratings

Jim Cramer says it’s ‘time to sell’ this AI infrastructure stock amid steep pullback, despite new partnerships, upbeat analyst ratings

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue for some articles through the links below. Famous TV host Jim Cramer issued a “Sell” rating on a prominent AI infrastructure stock that has been under pressure in recent weeks despite several catalysts and tailwinds. The stock in question is Australian Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner … Read more

The average American’s net worth is $620,654, but that number means little. Here’s the number that counts

The average American’s net worth is 0,654, but that number means little. Here’s the number that counts

As of 2024, the average American had a net worth of $620,654, according to a recent UBS Global Wealth Report. (1) But if that number sounds surprisingly high and disconnected from your lived experience, there’s a reason for that. Means are calculated by taking a total amount and dividing it by the number of individuals … Read more