# personal finance (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 62 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover personal finance. Page: Feed: --- ## [What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/what-to-know-about-trump-tariffs-on-canadian-goods/507-0ac83428-99c9-4c77-b0d1-223d0cd549bf) _2026-08-22 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ The 50% tariffs from the U.S. are set to affect $20 billion of Canadian goods. ## [Did you buy a home in recent years? You could be eligible for part of a $28.5M settlement](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/homebuyer-settlement-remax-keller-williams/507-a4b41d0f-df5e-4777-8c83-d79c0b87693b) _2026-08-22 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ If you bought a home in recent years, a multimillion-dollar settlement could put money back in your pocket. ## [Winning Mega Millions numbers for the $113 million jackpot on Aug. 21, 2026: See all the prizes hit in Ohio](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/lottery/mega-millions-winning-numbers-jackpot-august-14-2026-ohio-lottery/95-adfc56e7-4fa8-4e68-91cb-e6d96fbaaa4b) _2026-08-22 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ Check your tickets! The jackpot has now increased to $130 million for the next Mega Millions drawing. ## [The Best Savings Account in America Pays 0.02%](https://wealtharian.com/personal-finance-and-money-management/the-best-savings-account-in-america-pays-0-02/) _2026-08-22 · Wealtharian Wealtharian · wealtharian.com_ The best high-yield savings account in America pays 4.50% APY. After tax and 3.4% inflation, the real return on cash is 0.02%. Here is why the price level never comes back. ## [A budget-friendly pumpkin stew that's perfect for meal prep](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/tagine-style-roasted-pumpkin-and-tamarind-stew/107059350) _2026-08-22 · Ismat Awan · Lifestyle_ Pumpkin, onion and tomato are the only fresh ingredients you need to make this deeply satisfying meal. ## [TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/tiktok-settlement-justice-department-children-privacy/507-116d939d-893c-4449-b6b6-713227af97d0) _2026-08-22 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ Since the DOJ’s lawsuit in 2024, TikTok has undergone major changes, most notably in the ownership structure of its U.S. arm. ## [Multistate E. coli and salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts sickens 55 people](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/e-coli-salmonella-outbreak-alfalfa-sprouts-cdc/507-988fad6e-3f6d-4360-a5b9-abdd4d791e85) _2026-08-21 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ Wisconsin and Minnesota are among the states impacted the most by the outbreak, which has now led to a recall alert. ## [Should You Invest in Bonds Right Now?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/business/investing-bond-market-stocks-funds.html) _2026-08-21 · Jeff Sommer · NYT \> Your Money_ High-quality bonds are still safer than stocks, but they have been swinging in value, so move cautiously, our columnist says. ## [Walmart, Sam's Club rolling out tap-to-pay options](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/walmart-sams-club-adding-tap-to-pay/507-e196e19b-90ef-40a2-bbf1-354c2f12fae3) _2026-08-21 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ Walmart and Sam’s Club customers will soon have another payment option at checkout. ## [Do You Need Flood Insurance? What to Know Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/your-money/flood-insurance-hurricane-season.html) _2026-08-21 · Ann Carrns · NYT \> Your Money_ No hurricane-strength storms have formed yet this year in the Atlantic basin, but the limiting activity isn’t certain to continue. ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/78fZXKy1aCpI) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Why Cruise Line Are Hiking Certain Fees](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/21/travel/cruise-lines-fees.html) _2026-08-21 · Ceylan Yeğinsu · NYT \> Your Money_ Some major lines are increasing gratuities and deposit requirements, and charging more for certain packages. It’s all adding up. ## [Mobile phones are 'Trojan horses' for germs. Here's how to clean them](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-21/the-thousands-of-germs-found-on-mobile-phones/107045118) _2026-08-21 · Kellie Scott · Lifestyle_ Mobile phones behave like "biological magnets", with thousands of micro-organisms living on their surface, experts say. Here's how to keep them clean. ## [The Real AI Bubble Risk Isn’t Demand. It’s AI Capex Depreciation.](https://wealtharian.com/investing/the-real-ai-bubble-risk-isnt-demand-its-ai-capex-depreciation/) _2026-08-21 · Wealtharian Wealtharian · wealtharian.com_ The real AI bubble risk is not weak demand. It is AI capex depreciation: $700B of GPUs on six-year books with a three-year economic life, and hyperscaler free cash flow hitting zero in Q3 2026. ## [Some colleges and universities begin to accept tuition payments via PayPal and Venmo](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/college-tuitions-paypal-venmo-accepting-payments/507-79e2dae0-7247-44e6-bdfe-bd3fb66f9dbe) _2026-08-21 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ A few large universities will start accepting tuition payments using PayPal and Venmo as they offer more payment options. ## [Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos grows to 32 states as more than 400 illnesses reported, FDA says](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/salmonella-outbreak-jalapeno-peppers-grows-cdc-fda-update/507-cfcbddcd-07d6-482d-8938-3016e7dc3183) _2026-08-20 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ According to the CDC, more than 400 people have been infected with the salmonella strain tied to jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico. ## [Texas woman says her first Amazon drone delivery landed in her swimming pool](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/texas-woman-amazon-drone-delivery-landed-swimming-pool/507-e3438139-ca5b-4acd-bbdc-1ab4aad93d7f) _2026-08-20 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ A Texas woman ran outside to film her very first drone delivery. The footage shows exactly why she won't be doing it again. ## [30-year TIPS reopening gets real yield of 2.973%, highest in nearly 25 years](https://tipswatch.com/2026/08/20/30-year-tips-reopening-gets-real-yield-of-2-973-highest-in-nearly-25-years/) _2026-08-20 · Tipswatch · Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities_ By David Enna, Tipswatch.com The Treasury’s auction of $8 billion in a reopened 30-year TIPS, CUSIP 912810US5, generated a real yield to maturity of 2.973%, highest for this term since October 2001. While that’s historic, the real yield fell just … Continue reading → ## [State Farm is sending dividend payments to auto policyholders—why the email might look like spam](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/state-farm-dividend-payments-email-might-look-like-spam/507-32dbfe36-0b12-467f-b77b-1839299d2fb3) _2026-08-20 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ The record payout applies specifically to State Farm Mutual auto insurance customers from 2025, but the notification could easily end up in your junk folder. ## [Walmart receives nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds, says it plans to cut prices for shoppers](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/walmart-tariff-refunds/507-85dcde6d-2c97-46a3-aef1-944ed834d332) _2026-08-20 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ The company is trying to contain prices as it is squeezed by the same pressures hammering the American consumer, namely rising energy costs. ## [A Middle East Morass: The Big Point](https://therabidcapitalist.com/2026/08/20/a-middle-east-morass-the-big-point-2/) _2026-08-20 · rabidcapitalist · The Rabid Capitalist_ Professor Glenn A. Okun The Rabid Capitalist: The Big Point is a summary of a detailed note available to paid subscribers. Energy stocks are on track to set records again courtesy of President Trump’s attacks on Iran. The President’s actions have destabilized the region but has not achieved an endgame, leading the oil market to \[…\] ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VHpU1FEynj4x) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [A Middle East Morass](https://therabidcapitalist.com/2026/08/20/a-middle-east-morass-2/) _2026-08-20 · rabidcapitalist · The Rabid Capitalist_ Subscribe to keep reading Become a paid subscriber to get access to the rest of this post and other exclusive content. Subscribe ## [Several Big Brokerages Leave Customer Accounts Open to Theft, Senators Say](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/business/brokerage-accounts-fraud-protections.html) _2026-08-20 · Tara Siegel Bernard · NYT \> Your Money_ Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren, ranking Democrats on the Finance and Banking Committees, have urged regulators to require brokerages to provide stronger customer protections. ## [How to Find the Best Flights and Travel Deals Over Labor Day and Beyond](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/travel/travel-deals-labor-day.html) _2026-08-20 · Elaine Glusac · NYT \> Your Money_ Last-minute budget strategies rest on one key principle: flexibility. ## [Fielmann Group – Will “Junior” be able to execute the 5 year plan once again ?](https://valueandopportunity.com/2026/08/20/fielmann-group-will-junior-be-able-to-execute-the-5-year-plan-once-again/) _2026-08-20 · memyselfandi007 · value and opportunity_ DISCLAIMER: This is not Investment Advice. PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH !!!! Soundtrack: There were quite a few songs that fit the topic, but in the end I really like Disco so ”Sexy Eyes” from Dr. Hook is my favorite; Dr. Hook – Sexy Eyes • TopPop Editorial Notes on AI use: I do use AI tools (Gemini, Claude, NotebookLM) ## [Help! Lyft Charged Me $150 for Vomiting in a Car, but I Didn’t Do It.](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/20/travel/lyft-cleaning-charge.html) _2026-08-20 · Seth Kugel · NYT \> Your Money_ A passenger who said he had an uneventful ride home from the airport was shocked to be hit with a cleaning fee for a mess in what appeared to be a different vehicle. ## [The 30-Year TIPS Real Yield Hit 3%. That Matters More Than the S&P at 7,800.](https://wealtharian.com/investing/the-30-year-tips-real-yield-hit-3-that-matters-more-than-the-sp-at-7800/) _2026-08-20 · Wealtharian Wealtharian · wealtharian.com_ The 30-year TIPS real yield hit 3% for the first time since 2008. Here's what a guaranteed real return actually does to your financial independence math. ## [39,000 bottles of Clear Eyes eye drops recalled over contamination concerns](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/clear-eyes-eye-drops-recall-contamination-concerns/507-0967fccd-05b8-4437-8899-ac9d3d8376a7) _2026-08-20 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ Certain bottles of Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief have been recalled nationwide due to potential contamination. ## [US national debt climbs to record $40 trillion](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/national-debt-record-august-2026/507-a3f27f99-d565-4194-9202-a80dbfdec07d) _2026-08-19 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit a record $39 trillion debt in March. ## [Buffalo Wild Wings is kicking it back to the 2000s with 6 throwback menu items](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/buffalo-wild-wings-2000s-throwback-menu/507-3e49c2f8-9a2b-4c3a-bdae-11876335a6a7) _2026-08-19 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ The chicken chain joins other major brands in cashing in on Y2K nostalgia. ## [Dog food recalled due to salmonella contamination; 3 illnesses reported](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/dog-food-recall-salmonella-contamination-omas-pride-chicken-recipe/507-a27a37c5-50e4-488a-99f0-d414c6645b5f) _2026-08-19 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ The recalled pet food was distributed to stores in 11 states and sold directly to consumers online. ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/buVamQh1bmjz) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [President Trump says US and Canada have reached last-minute deal to delay 50% US tariffs on Canadian imports](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/president-trump-us-canada-reached-last-minute-deal-delay-50-percent-tariffs-canadian-imports/507-d0a9c62d-6c74-4f12-b2d5-7c77847f1824) _2026-08-19 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ If the import taxes had gone into effect as scheduled at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, they would have hit Canadian products ranging from hockey sticks to tongue depressors. ## [Your On The Clock](https://tonyisola.com/2026/08/your-on-the-clock/) _2026-08-19 · Anthony Isola · A Teachable Moment_ Time is irreplaceable. How you decide to spend it means everything. The House Of Dragons recently wrapped up season three. A surprising character was the clear MVP. Roderick Dustin (Roddy the Ruin), Lord of Barrowtown, lead the Winter Wolves. This was a force of 2,00 Northmen who pledged their banners to Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen against...... The post Your On The Clock appeared first on A… ## [Many Student Loan Borrowers May Have to Switch to Worse Repayment Plans](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/student-loans-ibr-paye.html) _2026-08-19 · Tara Siegel Bernard · NYT \> Your Money_ In an unusual move, Congress worsened terms for some existing borrowers. Now they’ll have to pay more, and for a longer term. ## [The AI Wage Premium Hit 62%. The Money Isn’t in Your Portfolio.](https://wealtharian.com/investing/the-ai-wage-premium-hit-62-the-money-isnt-in-your-portfolio/) _2026-08-19 · Wealtharian Wealtharian · wealtharian.com_ The AI wage premium reached 62% in 2026 while only 23% of firms see ROI from AI agents. The returns are real — they are landing in paychecks, not portfolios. ## [Judge approves $700M settlement in Google Play Store monopoly lawsuit](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/judge-approves-settlement-google-play-store-monopoly-lawsuit/507-bd16aaac-b46e-4b73-958f-fd4431619747) _2026-08-19 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ Users who bought something from the Google Play Store between Aug. 16, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2023, are eligible for refunds. ## ['Marketing shame': What experts think about whole-body deodorants](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-19/what-are-whole-body-deodorants-for-sweat/107049218) _2026-08-18 · Amy Sheehan · Lifestyle_ Experts say the products are a "new trend" being advertised at supermarkets and on social media. ## [US and Canada hold last-minute talks to stop Trump’s 50% tariffs](https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/us-canada-last-minute-talks-trumps-tariffs/507-b03a8a4c-82d1-45a9-a4ce-02b3ca2c8d7b) _2026-08-18 · WBNS RSS Feed: money_ The U.S. and Canada are negotiating in an effort to reach a truce on tariffs before a 12:01 a.m. Wednesday deadline set by President Donald Trump. ## [The Copper Rally Has Just Begun: The Big Point](https://therabidcapitalist.com/2026/08/18/the-copper-rally-has-just-begun-the-big-point/) _2026-08-18 · rabidcapitalist · The Rabid Capitalist_ Professor Glenn A. Okun The Rabid Capitalist: The Big Point is a summary of a detailed note available to paid subscribers. In 2023, the Rabid Capitalist recommended that technology investors rotate into the copper miners through our mining portfolio (BHP, RIO and VALE). The rationale: the road that leads to an artificial intelligence-based economy will \[…\] ## [The Copper Rally Has Just Begun](https://therabidcapitalist.com/2026/08/18/the-copper-rally-has-just-begun/) _2026-08-18 · rabidcapitalist · The Rabid Capitalist_ Subscribe to keep reading Become a paid subscriber to get access to the rest of this post and other exclusive content. Subscribe ## [Mickey Mouse, Welcome to the Resistance](https://slate.com/business/2026/08/trump-disney-lawsuit-fcc.html?via=rss) _2026-08-18 · Nitish Pahwa · Business - Slate Magazine_ It’s a battle for the First Amendment. ## [Why Does My Dog…? Dog Behaviour Expert Joe Nutkins Interview](https://thecomplainingcow.co.uk/why-does-my-dog-joe-nutkins-on-dog-behaviour/) _2026-08-18 · Helen Dewdney · The Complaining Cow – Consumer Rights, Complaints and Customer Service Expert_ Joe Nutkins on The Complaining Cow Consumer Show Part 1 In this episode of the East London The Complaining Cow Consumer Show presented by Helen Dewdney, she talks to dog trainer and behaviourist Joe Nutkins about why does my dog… About Joe Nutkins Joe Nutkins, CPCFT, KCAI (CD), CDTI, shares her home with her husband... The post Why Does My Dog…? Dog Behaviour Expert Joe Nutkins Interview appeared… ## [Donald Trump Has Finally Wielded His Presidential Power for Good](https://slate.com/business/2026/08/donald-trump-dulles-airport-people-mover-dc-renovation.html?via=rss) _2026-08-18 · Christina Cauterucci · Business - Slate Magazine_ RIP to one of air travel's most cursed features. ## [Money Talks: The Path to Affordable Childcare](https://slate.com/podcasts/slate-money/2026/08/business-the-budget-lab-at-yales-report-on-early-childhood-care-and-education-policies?via=rss) _2026-08-18 · Elizabeth Spiers · Business - Slate Magazine_ Yale researcher Martha Gimble explains The Budget Lab’s research into early childhood education and care policies. ## [The Credit Card Delinquency Panic Is Measuring the Wrong Thing. What It Hides Is Worse.](https://wealtharian.com/personal-finance-and-money-management/the-credit-card-delinquency-panic-is-measuring-the-wrong-thing-what-it-hides-is-worse/) _2026-08-18 · Wealtharian Wealtharian · wealtharian.com_ Credit card delinquency hit 12.8% — but the NY Fed says it is largely a reporting artifact. The real story: 23 million Americans now pay ~13 extra points of APR. ## [The taboo experience of motherhood regret](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/the-taboo-experience-of-motherhood-regret/107004982) _2026-08-18 · Kellie Scott, Elsa Silberstein, and Sarah Mashman · Lifestyle_ Many parents have moments where they miss their life pre-kids. But what's it like when that feeling isn't fleeting? And how does it feel to carry something, that if said out loud, comes at a significant social cost? ## [The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/business/stock-market-ai-bonds-rally.html) _2026-08-17 · Jeff Sommer · NYT \> Your Money_ The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive double-digit gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down. ## [How to clear a big credit card debt](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-18/how-to-pay-off-a-credit-card-debt/107004086) _2026-08-17 · Tegan Osborne · Lifestyle_ As the cost of living continues to rise, what steps can you take if your credit card is starting to feel like a problem? ## [TreasuryDirect is launching a controversial login system](https://tipswatch.com/2026/08/17/treasurydirect-is-launching-a-controversial-login-system/) _2026-08-17 · Tipswatch · Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities_ And it will be mandatory after October 28 By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Over the weekend, TreasuryDirect began sending out emails alerting investors it is changing its login system to ID.me, a government-verified but somewhat controversial identity provider. The new system … Continue reading → ## [Four delicious and easy noodle dishes to mix up your weeknights](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-17/four-delicious-and-easy-noodle-recipes/107027744) _2026-08-17 · Jo Joyce · Lifestyle_ Noodles are a budget-friendly, filling and versatile base for meals. We've got four easy recipes that make the most of them, to add to your weeknight rotation. ## [The AI Trade Just Became a Credit Trade. Almost Nobody Repositioned.](https://wealtharian.com/investing/the-ai-trade-just-became-a-credit-trade-almost-nobody-repositioned/) _2026-08-17 · Wealtharian Wealtharian · wealtharian.com_ Nvidia's $500 billion financing pact moved AI infrastructure financing off Big Tech's balance sheet and into private credit. The bubble question is no longer an equity question.