Tempted to use buy-now-pay-later to split your rent payments? Watch out for these fees.

Want to pay rent in two installments instead of one? The fine print can make “0% interest” costlier than it sounds.
The actual age limit for buying life insurance might surprise you

Life insurance in your 50s and 60s can make sense — but expect to pay up even if you’re in good health.
Lunar New Year gives luxury brands a chance to win back big spenders in China
The Chinese luxury market is expected to turnaround this year, but Western brands can’t afford to be complacent, analysts said.
How the riptide around AI and stocks could seep into Fed decisions and the housing market

AI is suddenly driving big swings in stocks. It also could seep into central-bank policy decisions and the U.S. housing market.
Three things to consider to make your money last the rest of your life

Good news: We’re living longer. Too bad most of us can’t afford it.
CVS tops quarterly estimates, reaffirms profit outlook as turnaround plan takes effect
The results signal steady progress in the health-care giant’s aggressive turnaround plan under CEO David Joyner, who stepped into the role in late 2024.
Tax refunds are up this year to an average of $2,290, early IRS numbers show. How does yours compare?

“Average refund amounts are strong,” the IRS said in an explanation of the data.
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Investors see hope in the economy despite AI fears igniting a turbulent week for markets

Investors wrapped up an unusual week in the stock market, with surprisingly strong job gains for January and an easing annual rate of consumer-price inflation offset by jitters about artificial intelligence’s capacity to destroy industries.



