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1. ‘The market is obviously on fire’: Should I take $1,000 from my brokerage account to pay off my car loan?

2. The U.S. national debt is about to reach $40 trillion milestone — and it’s likely to hit $50 trillion soon

3. Retail sales slump in July. Cheaper gas and Amazon Prime hangover are the chief culprits.

4. Rates are at multiyear highs, yet stocks have hit fresh records. Here’s how long the defiance can last.

5. ‘I didn’t know what else to do’: Patients take their health-insurance battles to Facebook and LinkedIn

6. Applied Materials shares are down on guidance and margin concerns. Analysts call it time to buy.

7. Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?

8. Tesla’s stock is bouncing. Here’s what the options market says you should do.

9. ‘My husband and I are at odds’: Should we tap our home equity or sell stocks to build a $100,000 emergency fund?

10. These workers have charisma, confidence — and no fear of AI taking their jobs. They’re the personality hires.