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Mari Adam, a certified financial planner and educator, has been trying to get her own adult children to bump up contributions from 6% to 9% — and having no luck.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

In “The Revolutionary Center” Adrian Wooldridge sums up the early liberal demand thus: “Do not judge me as a member of a group . . . judge me as an individual with unique talents.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Over the next five years, inflation is expected to rise 3.4%, up from expectations for 3.2% in March.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

What we can be sure of, though, is that the price of oil is up about 70% this year, and energy doesn’t just fuel cars and factories.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Keep an eye on my stuff. Ravens love beads,” she said darkly, casting a wary eye toward the tree line before hiking up her shorts and shuffling to the pickup window.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith