Catherine Brock

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Gold (GC=F) August futures opened at $4,053.40 per troy ounce on Friday, July 24, 2026, up 0.1% from Thursday's closing price. The gold price moved higher this morning to $4,057 at 8:07 a.m. ET.

Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $57.92 per ounce on Friday, July 24, 2026, down 0.2% from Thursday's closing price. The silver price moved higher this morning, reaching $58.87 as of 8:28 a.m. ET.

Inflation strains budgets when income doesn't keep pace with rising prices. Dividend stocks can help. They're not a quick fix, but they can provide income that grows faster than inflation. Unlike bonds, which deliver fixed payments, dividend growth stocks can increase payouts annually, building purchasing power rather than losing it. Data supports the thesis: the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats grew dividends at a 5.18% compound annual rate between 2000 and 2023, more than double the 2.51% inflation rate over the same period. The keys are prioritizing dividend growth history over yield, reinvesting dividends, and staying patient.

Here’s an underappreciated truth. The amount you owe and the cost of owing it are two separate things. You might not be able to wish away a balance, but th

Berkshire Hathaway's upcoming earnings report draws significant attention. The company had nearly $400 billion in cash and short-term investments on hand and analysts also want to know more about CEO Greg Abel's evolving strategy. Q1 2026 showcased strong 18% operating earnings growth, benefitting from quarter-over-quarter strength in insurance underwriting, favorable foreign currency exchange rates and interest and dividend income. Investors await insights into Abel's strategy, as his second earnings release follows Q1 moves like increased Alphabet investment. The bull case envisions Abel leveraging a market downturn for strategic acquisitions. Conversely, the bear case points to Berkshire's S&P 500 underperformance due to limited tech exposure and the fading "Buffett premium."

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A two-car household paid an estimated $335 more for gas between March and July. Here's what that means for your budget, and how to fight back.

Nearly 7% of credit card balances are sliding into serious delinquency. Here are six signs your debt is headed for a crisis and how to course-correct.