SEC Chair Atkins Moves to Scrap Shareholder Proposal Rules

The SEC is seeking to eliminate a key process used by activist shareholders, with Chair Paul Atkins calling it a top regulatory priority.

Options Traders Flash Buy Signal as Market Breadth Weakens

A volatility tracker has issued its first spike-peak buy signal in months, even as internal market indicators remain negative.

HELOC on a Paid-Off Rental: Is Now a Smart Move?

With the Fed raising rates again, tapping home equity via a HELOC carries new risks for rental property owners seeking cash.

Trump Promotes Medicaid Drug Price Program Ahead of Midterms

President Trump announced all states have joined an initiative to align Medicaid drug prices with those paid by other wealthy nations.

Howard Buffett, 71, Named Berkshire Hathaway's New Chairman

Howard Buffett succeeds his father Warren as Berkshire Hathaway chairman but will not oversee daily operations.

Condo Sales Stall as Rising HOA Fees Drive Buyers Away

Condominium sellers are struggling to find buyers deterred by escalating HOA fees, leaving owners feeling trapped even at competitive price points.

Reader With $125K Credit-Card Debt Asks How Disability Income Affects Bankruptcy

A reader carrying $125,000 in credit-card debt wonders whether $17,000 in monthly income, including disability payments, will complicate a bankruptcy filing.

October Stock-Market Crash Fears May Create Buying Opportunities

Investor anxiety over October crashes is largely irrational, and history suggests that fear itself can create profit opportunities.

Should You Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance in Your 50s?

A reader whose mother died from Alzheimer's asks whether long-term-care insurance makes sense in their 50s. The answer hinges on family history and finances.

Investor Asks If $1.1 Million in Crypto Platform Is Gone

A reader who invested $1.1 million in a crypto platform on a banker's tip fears total loss and questions if recovery is possible.