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A hacker stole $1 million from him by tricking his cell phone provider

Rob Ross lost his life savings when a hacker tricked his cell phone provider into an illegal SIM swap. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Don't do these 5 things if you're working from home

If you're working from home, leave your phone muted when on conference calls. Your co-workers don't want to hear your kids playing in the background.

Top 7 states where $1 million in retirement lasts the longest

What's $1 million dollars worth to you when it comes to retirement savings? How long your nest egg lasts depends a great deal on where you're spending it. So which states can stretch your dollars the furthest?

Stocks plunge most since 1987 as Fed fails to ease virus fears

U.S. stocks recovered some of their steep losses Thursday after the Federal Reserve announced extraordinary funding actions to ease strained capital markets in the wake of the coronavirus sell-off.

5 things pros are watching to gauge the end of market turmoil

Stocks likely matter most to you and your portfolio, but credit and debt are what matter to the macro market and investment banks.

Don't fall victim to the coronavirus shopping frenzy

From the outside, it appears coronavirus is reshaping shopping behavior. But does that mean you should adjust yours, too?

What happens when you panic and sell your 401(k) investments

Read this and you might change your mind about wanting to sell off your retirement account investments.

The 50 safest stocks in the stock market

No stock is totally safe, but some are safer than others.

Global recession risk spikes as the world powers down

A pandemic-driven global recession is becoming more likely by the day as the flow of goods, services and people face ever-increasing restrictions and financial markets slump.

These stocks sank the most in market's rout

Cruise-line and energy shares lead the drop during a big selloff.

NYSE braces for possible closure as virus sweeps New York

Closing the trading floor would shift all trades to a backup system and postpone all IPOs until the exchange fully reopens, according to a NYSE memo.

Apple gets good news: Foxconn's China factories are running again

Apple iPhone assembler Foxconn Technology has resumed production at its mainland China factories.

Walmart, Amazon, Target nearly sold out of toilet paper online

For many out-of-stock toilet papers Amazon's website stated Thursday, "We don't know when or if this item will be back in stock."

Retailers start their own crowd control as virus spreads

America’s response to the coronavirus is accelerating, and now major retailers and restaurants are taking action to decrease human interaction in their locations.

The 3 best places to keep your emergency fund

To be prepared for a financial crisis, stash your emergency cash somewhere that's safe but accessible.

Cramer: Not sure this stock market sell-off can be stopped

CNBC's "Halftime Report" breaks down the market sell-off as coronavirus fears accelerate with CNBC contributor Ron Insana, Jim Cramer, Tony Dwyer of Canaccord Genuity and Jonathan Krinsky of Bay Crest Partners.

Disneyland to temporarily close in response to virus threat

Disneyland and California Adventure will close due to the coronavirus pandemic effective the morning of Saturday, March 14th The Southern California park will stay closed through the end of March.

9 ways to build an emergency fund when money's tight

Need an emergency fund or some extra cash and not sure where to start? I’ve got 9 paths to try.

Airline stocks hit amid the pandemic after Trump issues Europe travel ban

President Donald Trump announces a ban on travelers to the United States from Europe for the next 30 days. Passengers from the United Kingdom and Americans who have been screened will be exempt from the restrictions. And airline stocks are taking a hit.