Technology

We Gave AI Chatbots 5 Financial Challenges. Here's How They Did

We tested AI chatbots on five real-life financial challenges and compared their advice with guidance from human financial planners.

Jul 20, 2026

Demand for Air Conditioning Heats Up

Hotter global temperatures spell growth opportunities for the HVAC industry.

Jul 20, 2026

The New Rules for Today's Corporate Meetings: Tight Times Require a Shift to Prioritizing Impact Over Extravagance

As corporate budgets tighten, leaders are realizing that meaningful gatherings aren't defined by expensive spectacles but the genuine connections they foster.

Jul 20, 2026

I'm a Financial Planner and an Only Child: Here's How to Navigate Your Parents' Older Years Solo (and Why I'd Recommend a Postnup)

If you're the only child of aging parents, decisions about care and financial affairs may fall to you. These are the risks — and the conversations to have now.

Jul 20, 2026

Dow Drops 305 Points as Apple Falls From Highs: Stock Market Today

All three main equity indexes were in the green to start the trading week, but questions about war overtook optimism about earnings.

Jul 20, 2026

5 Scams Targeting Retirees Now — and the Easiest Ways to Stay Safe

From phony family emergencies to fake investments, fraudsters know all the tricks and have modern technology up their sleeves. Here's how to stay safe.

Jul 19, 2026

8 Expenses That Quietly Disappear After Retirement

Significant expenses, such as payroll taxes, often disappear the day you retire, so you probably won't need to replace as much of your salary as you thought.

Jul 19, 2026

I Have a Sizable Roth IRA. Do I Still Need a 529 for My Grandkids' College?

Before you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.

Jul 19, 2026

United Is Selling an Empty Middle Seat. Is It Worth the Upgrade?

United is introducing an Economy Plus option with a permanently blocked middle seat. Here's how it works and what travelers should know.

Jul 18, 2026

Quiz: What’s Your Stealth Wealth Personality?

Find out what your money habits say about you. Find your stealth wealth personality in seven quick questions.

Jul 18, 2026

If AI Is Doing More of the Work, What Are You Paying Your Financial Adviser For?

It's crucial to understand whether your adviser is using AI to enhance your personal experience without sacrificing the human judgment you're paying for.

Jul 18, 2026

An Expert Guide to Your Financial Priorities Decade-by-Decade: What to Focus on in Your 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s

This practical guide can help you manage money as you age, from emergency funds and retirement savings to healthcare, taxes and long-term planning.

Jul 18, 2026

After 30 Years Writing About Retirement, I'm Still Not Prepared for My Own

The financial transition was familiar. The emotional transition caught me by surprise.

Jul 18, 2026

Quiz: Do You Know Your Family Reunion Personality?

Every unforgettable family reunion has someone who keeps it going. What's your reunion personality?

Jul 18, 2026

5 Signs Home Buyers Have More Negotiating Power Right Now

Learn the five signs buyers may have more negotiating power, from rising inventory and price cuts to seasonal trends that could help you get a better deal.

Jul 18, 2026

How to Strengthen Your Charitable Impact and Legacy Amid the Great Wealth Transfer

If you want to use an inheritance to create a charitable legacy, how can you ensure younger generations will carry your wishes forward?

Jul 17, 2026

Summer Doesn't Mean Fun for Gen Z: 3 Reasons Young People are Filled With Financial Anxiety — and How to Help

Young people face a barrage of unhelpful information about work and money, making them worried and skewing their perceptions of wealth. What can help?

Jul 17, 2026

The AI Investment Nobody Is Talking About? The Infrastructure That Powers It

AI data centers will rely on existing infrastructure to meet their electricity demand. That creates an interesting opportunity for forward-thinking investors.

Jul 17, 2026

China AI Fears, Netflix Earnings Sink Stocks: Stock Market Today

A new AI model from China is worrying Wall Street and keeping pressure on tech stocks.

Jul 17, 2026

Investors Grapple with an Extraordinary Memory Chip Boom

The historically cyclical memory chip market is in the middle of a sustained global sales boom. Will there ever be a bust?

Jul 13, 2026