• Trevor Gerszt: 3 Reasons the US May Already Be in Recession
  
  According to some people who lived through it, the Great Depression wasn't all that bad as long as you had a job. The problem was that many people didn't have jobs.
• Money in Venmo, PayPal, CashApp Could Be Unsafe
  
  Customers of Venmo, PayPal and CashApp should not store their money for the long term with these apps because their funds might not be safe during a crisis, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau warned Thursday.
• 30-Year Mortgages Climb Back up to 6.79%
  
  The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level since November, driving up borrowing costs for would-be homebuyers at a time when the housing market is being held back by a near record-low inventory of homes on the market.
• Peter Reagan: Americans Report Financial Suffering in Record Numbers
  
  75% more Americans are worse off financially today than in 2021. That's really bad news for everyone - here's why.
• Bob Ciura: 3 Blue Chip Tech Stocks for Income Investors
  
  The technology sector is generally associated with growth stocks. Many stocks do not pay dividends, although this has begun to change.
• Mario Henry: Why Our Economy Is Still in Shambles and Will Likely Get Much Worse
  
  A couple of months ago I began a three-part series on the importance of financial literacy and a basic understanding of inflation and economy in general, especially for our younger generations.
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: Car Loan Mistakes That Cost You Money
  
  If you want to save money on your next car purchase, you will need to do more than strike a good deal with the salesperson on the sticker price.
• Inflation Prompts Americans to Tap Their 401(k)s
  
  More retirement savers are prematurely withdrawing money from their 401(k) accounts, as the price of everyday goods and services remains inflated, The New York Times reports.
• Leasing the Easiest Way to Get a $7.5K EV Tax Credit
  
  Thanks to a boost from the government, leasing - not buying - is becoming the most affordable way to get your hands on an electric vehicle.
• Trevor Gerszt: Argentina's Problems Remain a Warning for the US
  
  At the beginning of the 20th century, Argentina was one of the world's 10 richest countries. The country was so wealthy that "rich as an Argentine" became a common expression.
• Stocks That Could Benefit From Debt Ceiling Deal
  
  Here are some stocks that could benefit, according to analysts at U.S. brokerage BTIG, if U.S. lawmakers this week pass a bipartisan deal to raise the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, avoiding a potentially catastrophic default.
• George Mentz: AI Sector & Stock Picks for Growth
  
  Investors are looking at ways to invest in artificial intelligence. You can buy stocks, funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to invest in positions related to AI.
• US Motorists Kick Off Summer With Gas at $3.56
  
  Jason Turcotte of Southern California moved up a cross-country driving trip this year to April instead of summer, fearing that gasoline prices would repeat last year's sharp run-up as vacation season unfolded.
• Expect Big Crowds & Prices This Summer Travel Season
  
  The unofficial start of the summer travel season is here, with airlines hoping to avoid the chaos of last year and travelers scrounging for ways to save a few bucks on pricey airfares and hotel rooms.
• Peter Reagan: 4 Ways to Protect Your Savings From Almost Anything
  
  Most Americans are looking for ways to protect their retirement savings against the corrosive effects of inflation. Right now, inflation is still top-of-mind for everyone - fortunately, there are a few concrete things we can do right now.
• Memorial Day Travel Boom to Put Airlines to the Test
  
  The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is expected to see millions of Americans travel despite tight budgets, kicking off the busy summer travel in the U.S on a high note.
• Interview With Nigel Green on Ensuring Financial Security
  
  Nigel Green is CEO and founder of deVere Group, which comprises of more than 100 legal entities around the world. These companies specialize in financial advice, insurance, low-cost investment solutions, asset management, online banking, cryptocurrency and fintech.
• Michael Busler: Smoke at the Pentagon? Why DC Must Address Market Manipulation
  
  New images of smoke billowing from the Pentagon, reportedly from an explosion, sent the stock market into a panic this past week. And for good reason.
• Lauren Fix, The Car Coach: An Inside Look Into the 2024 Toyota Tacoma
  
  The all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma made its world premiere on May 18, 2023 in Pauko, Hawaii, introducing the world to the fourth generation of the best-selling mid-size pickup of the last 18 years.
• Peter Reagan: New Debt Report Proves We're in Uncharted Territory
  
  Credit fuels consumer spending, which makes up the majority of U.S. economic activity. But when credit contracts, debt grows expensive. Now, with household debt levels smashing old records, has the gas tank fueling the economy run dry?
• Social Security COLA Increase in 2024 Likely to be Smaller
  
  The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for social security recipients in 2024 likely will be smaller than in 2023, and there are warnings beneficiaries are losing purchasing power.
• A 5-Step Strategy to Protect Your Retirement
  
  Extreme market volatility and inflation have knocked seniors' retirement savings for a loop-but there are steps you can take to protect your personal wealth, experts say.
• Social Security, Health Care Likely Default Casualties
  
  The White House and Congressional Republicans are still locked in crunch talks to try and avert the first debt default in US history, which Treasury officials have warned could come as soon as June 1.
• George Mentz: Tax-Free Earnings Could Be Offered to all Workers via Stocks
  
  In 1988, I boarded a jet in D.C. and when it took off, a law school buddy of my father's got up from 1st class and came back and sat with me for two hours to chat.
• 1 in 5 Seniors Now Rations or Skips Meds Due to Cost
  
  Many seniors skip or stretch prescription medications due to costs despite being insured by Medicare, a new U.S. study finds. Roughly 20% of older adults reported taking less medication than prescribed or not taking medication because of cost, the researchers found. "We also...

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