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These collectibles are now worthless

If you're expecting to find a collector's gem among your records, stamps, coins, toys, or books, here's why you should brace for disappointment. And you're probably out of luck when it comes to reselling those Hummel figurines, Thomas Kinkade paintings, and sports memorabilia. But Longaberger baskets? Who knows.

Debt is not the main reason millennials struggle to save

Most millennials feel behind when it comes to saving for retirement. Here's the top reason they say they're not setting aside enough, according to a 2019 TD Ameritrade survey.

American cities everyone is moving away from

Using US Census data, we found metro areas with the most negative net migration between 2010 and 2018.

My husband paid me to do housework

We wanted to address a systemic, gendered imbalance. It didn't really work.

Stocks rise after Trump says China deal could come soon

Stocks rose Wednesday after President Donald Trump said a U.S.-China trade deal could arrive sooner than expected. However, gains were kept in check as Wall Street assessed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's saying she will launch a formal impeachment inquiry on Trump.

Philip Morris and Altria ditch merger talks as Juul faces crisis

Juul CEO Kevin Burns will step down and be replaced by Altria executive K.C. Crosthwaite. Juul said it needed to focus on regulatory matters and said it would not lobby against a proposed ban on e-cigarette flavors.

Mortgage applications tank as interest rates rise

Current borrowers and potential buyers are apparently watching every interest rate move, and reacting accordingly. Higher in rates over the last two weeks sent total mortgage applications into a slide, falling 10.1% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

Man who retired at 65 shares advice to his 35-year-old self

Even though he now lives comfortably, the 69-year-old retiree David Fisher says he'd tell his 35-year-old self to start saving for retirement earlier.

Thanks to Uber, Americans are spending more on car rides

Average annual household spending on local taxis, a category that includes Uber and Lyft, more than tripled from 2015 to 2018.

EBay CEO stepping down as company mulls asset sale

EBay announced on Wednesday Devin Wenig, the president and CEO, is stepping down as the company moves forward with potential sale of assets.

Arby's owner scoops up Jimmy John's

Arby's, Sonic Drive-In and Buffalo Wild Wings operator Inspire Brands is adding Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches to its repertoire.

What Serena Williams has learned from working with Nike

Serena Williams' venture fund aims to be inclusive and fund startups with diverse founders. It has already invested in more than 30 companies.

Boeing works to win over pilots ahead of 737 Max's return

In a series of meetings around the globe over the next few weeks, Boeing Co. will try to convince a key audience that its 737 Max is safe: pilots who will fly the jetliners.

Decline of the white working class spells trouble for Trump

The number of white working-class Americans dropped below 40% of the population for the first time last year, reflecting demographic shifts that could pose a challenge for President Donald Trump’s election in 2020.

Trump announces the first stage of a trade deal with Japan

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington and Tokyo had taken a major step towards sealing a comprehensive new trade deal, after a year of negotiations between the global economic powers. Sitting next to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Trump said the leaders "formally announce the first stage of a phenomenal new trade agreement," adding "this is a big chunk, but in the fairly near future we are going to have a lot more." As...

If you invested $1,000 in McDonald's 10 years ago, here's how much you'd have now

If you invested in McDonald's 10 years ago, you would have made a profit. From supporting societal issues to revamping its brand identity, McDonald's has seen success as a service business that continues to reinvent itself.

Beyond Meat stock slides to its lowest in 3 months

Nestle's Sweet Earth brand launched its own plant-based burger. Impossible Foods announced that its burger is available in stores on the East Coast.

Nike hits record high after brand dodges trade-war woes

Nike Inc.’s earnings miss in July is looking like an aberration.