The Journal

Source: Money – These moves can help you avoid years of back-breaking interest.

Source: CNN – Americans are growing more pessimistic about the US economy as the war on Iran continues to roil markets, with sentiment falling across all income groups — including the wealthiest.

Source: Fox Business – Goldman Sachs economists see inflation moving higher this year than in their previous forecast amid the oil price shock caused by the Iran war's impact on global oil supplies.

Source: MSN – We sold our big single-family house when we became empty-nesters and downsized to a townhome. It has benefits, like no mortgage, and drawbacks.

Source: BlackRock – Larry Fink explores how long-term investing can help more people share in their country's growth as geopolitical change and AI are reshaping the global economy.

Source: Money – The spiking price of gold and silver means your baubles could be exposed.

Source: HuffPost – Although the phenomenon is natural and expected, there are ways to keep it from eating away at your savings.

Source: Advisor Perspectives – Money decisions are rooted in the emotional learning we carry out of childhood. Unhealed childhood trauma quietly drives the way people save, spend, and relate to money.

Source: Realtor.com – Decluttering can be tedious, but also incredibly satisfying, especially when you can gift a beloved item to a new home.

Source: CNBC – The core PCE price index was expected to increase 3% from a year ago in December. GDP was projected to rise at a 2.5% pace in Q4.