This Week in Money (October 30, 2026)
Tomorrow is Halloween! 🎃👻
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🎭Or how about what the most popular costume was the year you were born? (1950-2005)
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U.S. stocks dropped today as concerns over inflated AI valuations intensified. Intel plunged 28.6% and Nvidia fell 4.2%. Looks like investors are increasingly questioning whether massive AI investments will generate enough profits to justify all the spending.
The S&P 500 down 1.8% (its worst day since June)
The Nasdaq fell 2.9%
The Dow Jones dropped 572 points (1.1%)
10-year Treasury yield closed just under 4.95%
More than 20% of new car buyers who borrow money have monthly payments of $1,000 or higher. The average monthly new vehicle payment is now $787, compared to $500 a decade ago. This article lays out five reasons to reconsider a costly car loan.
Americans lost more money to check fraud then debit card or gift card scams in 2025. This article explains why mailing paper checks has become increasingly risky as check fraud rises and also offers some safer alternatives.
Child care costs have risen nearly 30% in five years. The average U.S. family pays about $12,000 a year in child care costs.
This articles highlight how rising child care costs are burdening American families, forcing parents to sacrifice savings, career opportunities, and plans for more children.
Among Gen Z drivers (18-29 years old), 80% prefer sedans, with the Honda Civic ranking as the most popular.
While SUVs and other large vehicles have grown in popularity, affordability challenges, student debt, and high gas prices are pushing younger drivers toward smaller, more fuel-efficient cars.
Adults (18-29 years old) averaged just 1.8 correct answers on a five-question financial knowledge quiz in 2021, down from 2.5 in 2009.
This article argues that cashless transactions, limited family discussions about money, and insufficient school-based financial education may contribute to the decline in financial literacy, while offering ways to address the issues.
Until next week - stay informed, stay intentional. ✨
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