DOGE wants to trim a $500 billion list of federal 'zombie' programs that includes veterans' healthcare, Pell grants, and NASA

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Elon Musk throws his weight behind Howard Lutnick over Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

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Howard Lutnick, Elon Musk's choice for Treasury secretary.

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I thought the viral blow-up travel pillows were ingenious. Then, I traveled with one on a 15-hour economy flight.

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The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.
The pillow took up a significant amount of space in the author's economy seat.

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A boomer who retired with a $2 million net worth despite working modest jobs shares his advice on retiring comfortably

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An old couple use no hands as they drive on the open road.
Richard (not pictured) said he and his wife retired on over $2 million in assets despite some costly investment mistakes.

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Meet the Americans stocking up on cars, skincare, and toilet paper ahead of Trump's potential trade restrictions

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Why an entrepreneur has no regrets about moving from Hawaii back to her Kansas hometown

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Audra Dinell
Audra Dinell moved back to Kansas in 2020.

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2 maps show how Americans rely on income like Social Security more than they used to

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More Americans are leaning on safety nets like SNAP and Social Security to afford basics.

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It's time to rethink what work-life balance really means

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Many strive for a work-life balance — but what does it really mean?

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Some of Trump's key cabinet picks provide clues to how his administration will approach the business world

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Trump could push the US debt to levels that cannot be ignored by the end of 2025, BlackRock's bond chief says

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Rick Rieder

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