Think annuities are a rip-off? Now might be the perfect time to reconsider.
Also in Weekend Reads: How to change your approach as the stockmarket seesaws, some good news for home buyers, and advice from The Moneyist. Source：MarketWatch
Oil markets are on edge ahead of the weekend, as midterm elections near and fresh U.S. strikes on Iran are predicted
Oil has climbed back to an Iranwar high and may soon go higher, if the U.S. and Israel strike Iran after their respective voters go to the polls in the coming…
Walmart, Best Buy and other stores now use digital price tags. Critics say they could lead to different prices for different shoppers.
Store aisles are getting a digital makeover. Source：MarketWatch
SEC flags tokenization as high-risk area in 2027 market examinations
The SEC’s latest priorities highlight tokenization as an emerging market risk, while cryptocurrencies remain absent as a standalone examination category.…
Retire on 8% a year with little or no risk? How to use annuities the right way.
Market turmoil has created a remarkable opportunity in recent weeks for retirees and those seeking secure, stable income for life. Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin seeks support above $81K as Brent crude oil hits highest level since March
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 as stocks fell and Brent crude hit its highest level since March, leaving the 50day moving average in focus. Source：Cointelegraph
Everyone’s talking about Roth conversions, but here’s how few people really do them — and why you shouldn’t have FOMO about it
You have to do the math to figure out your best tax strategy in retirement, and converting might not be for you. Source：MarketWatch
Surging economy gets off to a good start in the fourth quarter — but there’s one big problem
Warning signs are emerging that consumers will be hit with rising prices. Source：MarketWatch
Robinhood sees surge in Bitcoin, Gold prediction markets as traders move beyond sports
The company's head of futures and prediction markets said bitcoin, gold and oil contracts are among its fastestgrowing prediction markets. Source：CoinDesk
Over 40% of Americans are heading toward retirement ‘blind’ — with no plan
Nearly half of Americans haven’t calculated what they’ll need in retirement. Source：MarketWatch
Smart financial advisers are dropping ROI, NAV and QCD for plain English when talking to clients
Not everyone is familiar with the ABCs of financial planning Source：MarketWatch
Bitcoin consolidates after 3% loss as AI fears stoke fresh stock-market weakness
Bitcoin price volatility cooled as stock markets battled another day of resurgent AI fears during Friday’s Asia trading session. Source：Cointelegraph