Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds Stock markets were rallying on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices.

Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds trib.al/zcqFsKm

Americans would love this $25,000 hybrid SUV — but it’s not available here yet Chinese vehicles may not be for sale in the U.S. yet, but they’re already getting positive reviews. “Other automakers should be paying attention,” said a vehicle-test editor at Edmunds.

Americans would love this $25,000 hybrid SUV — but it’s not available here yet trib.al/EBS326B

‘I paid the $10 entry fee’: A friend picked my March Madness bracket. Ethically, do I owe her half of my $150 winnings? “I paid the $10 entry fee.”

‘I paid the $10 entry fee’: A friend picked my March Madness bracket. Ethically, do I owe her half of my $150 winnings? trib.al/wrOzMh8

When should parents start saving for college? The answer may surprise you. It’s OK to postpone saving for college until you have these 4 financial priorities under control

Don’t start saving for college until you have these 4 financial priorities under control trib.al/gH7PpDH

I’m 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I afford to retire at 55? “I would like to stop working in about five years to spend more time with our child and support my wife.”

‘I plan to exit corporate life’: I’m 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I retire at 55? trib.al/3nR1JcT

Businesses are investing for the future despite uncertain times — how long can it last? Business investment rose in March for the seventh time in eight months and hit an all-time high as companies poured more money into the technologies of the future.

Businesses are spending for the future despite uncertain times — a good omen for the economy. trib.al/N2u1rnl

Americans are increasingly saying they won’t pay their taxes this year as a political protest. Here’s what could happen to them. TikTok videos suggest paying taxes is voluntary — but that’s a myth. People who don’t pay can be fined and even end up in prison.

Americans are increasingly saying they won’t pay their taxes this year as a political protest. Here’s what could happen to them. trib.al/LZNJGfm

Still haven’t filed your taxes? The average tax refund is over $3,500 — and you’ve get less than a week to file. So far, the IRS has received 1 million fewer tax returns than at the same point last year.

Still haven’t filed your taxes? Here’s a $350 reason to stop procrastinating. trib.al/aOvopP3

How to move past your biggest money mistakes Plus: How to keep “lifestyle creep” from wrecking your finances.

How to move past your biggest money mistakes trib.al/El8fZv2

Mortgage rates dip following Iran cease-fire. Why that’s great timing for people selling a home. The spring home-buying season may have just gotten a boost of confidence.

Mortgage rates dip following Iran cease-fire. Why that’s great timing for people selling a home. trib.al/BUAuuXD

My husband has Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe. I’m terrified of flying. “I feel pressured by my husband’s diagnosis.”

‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying. What should I do? trib.al/wxIFVvz

The incredible power in telling your kids about your biggest money mistakes Parents who feel they have not invested or managed their money well in the past can be “honest about lessons learned — discussing what they would do differently and modeling a willingness to improve.”

How financially stressed parents can teach their kids about money without passing on their anxiety trib.al/3aOYefO

Here’s the real reason these 3 airlines are raising their bag fees Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag fees this month, in another blow for travelers still reeling from long TSA lines and increased airfare.

Here’s the real reason these 3 airlines are raising their bag fees trib.al/YHrB0vH

My husband and I are in our 70s. How do we raise $10,000 for a new roof? “We currently have a home equity line of credit in the amount of $30,000 and a car loan of $15,000.”

‘Our FICO score is excellent’: My husband and I are in our 70s. How do we raise $10,000 for a new roof? trib.al/Czrj1i8

Gen Z supersavers help propel IRA contributions to record highs There is still time to make IRA contributions for 2025. The deadline is April 15.

IRA contributions hit new record, driven by Roth enthusiasm and Gen Z trib.al/yOZh9WG

Buyers finally have leverage in the housing market. Here are 3 smart ways to use it. Though house hunters face challenges from rising mortgage rates and climbing home prices, the power is now in their hands.

Buyers finally have leverage in the housing market. Here are 3 smart ways to use it. trib.al/ekOVDqX

Artificial Intelligence: Superhuman Breakthrough or Smarter Tool? Artificial Intelligence: Superhuman Breakthrough or Smarter Tool? Trillions of dollars are pouring into the race for AI, fueling a stratospheric rise in tech stocks and driving big gambles on what’s known as “artificial general intelligence”--- AI that can think and reason like a human. But here’s the question that matters: is AGI really the prize, or is the real opportunity in AI tools businesses can actually use today? Join MarketWatch reporter Christine Ji and David Cox, IBM’s vice president of AI Foundations, for a live discussion and audience Q&A. They’ll break down what’s real and what’s hype, and what actually matters for markets, companies and your investments. Bring your questions, curiosity and ambition. Don’t short yourself on spotting the AI trends that could matter for your investments and portfolio. Don’t Short Yourself Live brings together MarketWatch editors, journalists and guests to turn complex money questions into clear, practical moves, so you can stop guessing and start acting.

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My second husband will leave me $540,000 if I deed him my assets. What about my sons? “I doubt he would pass anything on to them.”

My second husband will leave me $540,000 if I bequeath him my $130,000 net worth. What will happen to my two sons? trib.al/e8umTb0

My partner’s parents offered a down payment, but they hate the property we chose “Their response made us feel like we couldn’t accept the money.”

My partner’s parents offered a down payment, but they hate the property we chose. What should we do? trib.al/wapWcGq

I just learned my 82-year-old mother owes $130,000 in back taxes to the IRS — and she could lose her house My sibling and I want to inherit the house one day, but we might have to sell to pay off the debt.

I just learned my 82-year-old mother owes $130,000 in back taxes to the IRS — and she could lose her house trib.al/i9vhfsu

The U.S. government has found ‘alarming instances’ of nursing homes drugging residents and falsifying medical records The U.S. government found “alarming instances” of inappropriate use of drugs on vulnerable people.

Nursing homes are drugging your parents to keep them docile — and falsifying medical records to cover it up trib.al/b69xvAo

Artificial Intelligence: Superhuman Breakthrough or Smarter Tool? Artificial Intelligence: Superhuman Breakthrough or Smarter Tool? Trillions of dollars are pouring into the race for AI, fueling a stratospheric rise in tech stocks and driving big gambles on what’s known as “artificial general intelligence”--- AI that can think and reason like a human. But here’s the question that matters: is AGI really the prize, or is the real opportunity in AI tools businesses can actually use today? Join MarketWatch reporter Christine Ji and David Cox, IBM’s vice president of AI Foundations, for a live discussion and audience Q&A. They’ll break down what’s real and what’s hype, and what actually matters for markets, companies and your investments. Bring your questions, curiosity and ambition. Don’t short yourself on spotting the AI trends that could matter for your investments and portfolio. Don’t Short Yourself Live brings together MarketWatch editors, journalists and guests to turn complex money questions into clear, practical moves, so you can stop guessing and start acting.

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How much parents actually need to save for college — whether you earn $45,000 or $250,000 New data provide estimates of what college actually costs for families with different incomes, helping them sharpen their savings targets.

How much parents actually need to save for college — whether you earn $45,000 or $250,000 trib.al/hZI9gOD

$4 gas could test whether your company cares more about your financial well-being — or office attendance ‘If you are making employees drive to a corporate office daily right now, you don’t have a chill work environment,’ says one co-CEO

$4 gas could drive more employers to let people work from home trib.al/nBs5XQC

‘Mass layoffs by email might be the new norm’ as Oracle lays off thousands that way The cloud-computing and database company began cutting 30,000 jobs on Tuesday

Fired via email? Some of the 30,000 workers cut by Oracle woke up to a morning message saying they were laid off. trib.al/uPI7Wl3

Your emergency fund might be too big. Here’s where to put your extra cash. Cash is the most expensive place to hold any excess savings.

Your emergency fund might be too big. Here’s where to put your extra cash. trib.al/Gik73iN

The $200,000 down-payment dilemma: Gift the cash now — or make your kids wait for the will Giving your adult children their inheritance early might be the only way they ever own a home — but be careful not to be overgenerous at your own future expense.

The $200,000 down-payment dilemma: Gift the cash now — or make your kids wait for the will trib.al/CIyp0bj

Artificial Intelligence: Superhuman Breakthrough or Smarter Tool? Artificial Intelligence: Superhuman Breakthrough or Smarter Tool? Trillions of dollars are pouring into the race for AI, fueling a stratospheric rise in tech stocks and driving big gambles on what’s known as “artificial general intelligence”--- AI that can think and reason like a human. But here’s the question that matters: is AGI really the prize, or is the real opportunity in AI tools businesses can actually use today? Join MarketWatch reporter Christine Ji and David Cox, IBM’s vice president of AI Foundations, for a live discussion and audience Q&A. They’ll break down what’s real and what’s hype, and what actually matters for markets, companies and your investments. Bring your questions, curiosity and ambition. Don’t short yourself on spotting the AI trends that could matter for your investments and portfolio. Don’t Short Yourself Live brings together MarketWatch editors, journalists and guests to turn complex money questions into clear, practical moves, so you can stop guessing and start acting.

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How am I supposed to save and have fun without going broke? “How can I strike a balance between enjoying the present and saving for the future?”

‘What felt like a great deal turned into a $150 night’: How am I supposed to have fun without going broke? trib.al/BEHvw8z