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Lounge sold on Amazon recalled after customer’s finger amputated

A lounge chair sold on Amazon.com is being recalled after a customer lost a finger while adjusting it, officials said. The chair, made by the company Giantex, poses an “amputation risk” when consumers place their fingers in a pinch point when adjusting the chair, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…

LARRY KUDLOW: Reaganesque and Trumpian optimism

People may forget that Scott Bessent is probably the strongest wartime Treasury secretary going all the way back, at least to World War II. Through his Economic Fury campaign, he has slowly but surely turned off Iran’s monetary and economic spigots. Not only the blockade of Iranian ports, which has…

Why 529 plans remain a powerful tool for college, trade school savings

American households saving money for their children’s educations can leverage tax-advantaged 529 accounts to make their dollars go further. 529 education savings accounts are typically opened by parents, guardians or grandparents for minor children and allow those savings to grow on a tax-deferred basis, and funds can be withdrawn tax-free…

How ETFs can be effective building blocks for retirees

Americans who are retired or are approaching retirement and are evaluating their investment portfolios can turn to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that may offer built-in diversification for core holdings or exposure to specific sectors. ETFs are securities that typically track indexes and allow investors to get exposure to a number of companies…

Meta rolls out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings across its platforms. Meta head of product Naomi Gleit announced the rollout in a video posted Wednesday, describing the subscriptions as part of a broader effort to offer…