Eliminating federal funding for the humanities saves next to no money, but it will cost the American people something precious.

With stocks in a steep decline and tariffs inducing recession jitters, the patience of investors may be tested.

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A census of Costco carts on Thursday revealed little fear. Tariffs could go as fast as they’re coming, and our columnist is not stuffing his pantry.

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If you’re within five years of retiring, either before or after, you’re at your most vulnerable financially. Here are steps to weather the volatility.

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Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.