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Ford knows it has a problem with recalls: it is once again leading all other auto manufacturers by a large margin so far in 2026. CEO Jim Farley has said improving the quality of its vehicles is Ford’s “largest near-term opportunity” to lower costs. Ford has issued 40 recalls so far this year. While that […]

Bob Scherzer of World Investment Advisors joins Jeffrey Snyder to explain how employers should hire a retirement plan advisor. Learn why advisors matter, the difference between ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciary roles, how to evaluate firms (team, credentials, ADV, RFPs), typical fee structures, and what to expect during the advisor transition process. Practical guidance for

Families often worry about how to provide financial support for a loved one with disabilities without jeopardizing eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), housing assistance, or other public benefits. In this interview, elder law attorney Harry Margolis, author of “Get Your Ducks in a Row,” explains the different types of special needs trusts, how

Billions of dollars in tariffs are heading back to importers. And some of America’s biggest companies are making clear they won’t be keeping the money. Costco Wholesale and United Parcel Service are among the companies that have stepped forward with direct commitments to pass tariff refunds on to their customers and members.  The moves come

Every bull market eventually trips over the same unglamorous question. Where does the money actually come from? Stocks do not levitate on enthusiasm alone. Behind every record close sits a real buyer writing a real check, and there are only so many checks to write in any given week. For most of the past two

Apple is only days away from its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, and investors are focused on whether the company can finally deliver the long-awaited AI-powered Siri. The June 8 keynote event is expected to showcase the next generation of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS features. But this year, much of the attention is on artificial

While hotels around the world are typically classified by the five-star system, some exceptions exist in cities that are particularly known for luxury and hospitality. The Burj Al Arab in Dubai has long held the title of the world’s first seven-star hotels around the world while, in France, the “Distinction Palace” label is assigned to a

Money is a story we agree to believe. A dollar buys a dollar’s worth because we all act as if it does, and a company is worth whatever the next buyer will pay, not a penny more. For most of the past century, the biggest stores of that belief were countries and the giant public

Oil is up more than 50% since the Iran war began. The Strait of Hormuz is running at less than 10% of normal vessel traffic. And the world’s largest energy companies are being asked to make billion-dollar decisions in an environment that has rarely been harder to read. On May 29, the CEO of one

Qualcomm’s stock was under pressure on June 1 after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang made a surprise move that rattled the PC chip market. At Taiwan’s annual Computex conference, Huang shared that Nvidia (NVDA) is entering the personal computer processor market with a new chip developed in partnership with Microsoft.  The announcement sent shares of Qualcomm