Mar 20, 2026 • 5 min

The spring housing market is on, but mortgage rates just shot higher. Here's what to know.

This spring's housing market is on, but economic headwinds are pushing back most of the advantage that buyers have gained over the past year in affordability.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Jim Cramer says this AI leader is a tough stock to own right now — what to do next

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Your tax refund could be smaller than expected this season. Here's why

Tax refunds are higher on average compared to last year, but the change has been smaller than some early projections. Here's what to expect.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

Elizabeth Warren demands answers on costs, economic impact of 'illegal and reckless war'

The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has 'dragged the United States into an illegal and reckless war.'

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Mar 20, 2026 • 3 min

David Zaslav’s WBD-Paramount deal payout highlights new 'golden parachutes' for CEOs

WBD CEO David Zaslav could see a payout of more than $800 million after the Paramount Skydance merger.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 6 min

What could happen to Social Security benefits in six years if Congress doesn’t act? It depends, experts say

Social Security's trust funds are due to run out, which would prompt benefit reductions. Yet those cuts do not have to affect all beneficiaries, experts say.

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Mar 20, 2026 • 4 min