Happy Tuesday, MarketWatchers! Here are the top personal finance stories of the day.
Personal Finance Ray Dalio’s new tips to survive the next market meltdown are grounded in these career secrets
The hedge-fund manager shares ways to be better prepared for a major crisis — with money, work, and life.
How not to be a ‘sucker’ on FanDuel or DraftKings
The New York Times Magazine has a fresh expose on the fantasy sports sites FanDuel and DraftKings, with an author who says he was a “sucker” that the dominant professional players can easily exploit. But there are ways to avoid being bait for the sharks that cost the New York Times author some $1,900 during the football season.
How to avoid making the same mistake Aretha Franklin did
In addition to a will, you may also want to set up a living trust to avoid probate.
Did you forget about bitcoin? Here’s what’s going on
Here’s your catch-up on cryptocurrencies, in case you haven’t been paying attention.
How to connect to your car’s computer yourself—it can save you money
Here’s 5 things you can do by plugging into a car’s onboard diagnostic system—including tracking your teen.
The road to homeownership: a house near the beach in Capitola, Calif.
For many, living near the beach is just a dream. See how this California saver made it reality.
Wedding invitations are totally out of control — here’s how to save money
The invitations can cost as much as it does to actually attend a wedding.
This hard-to-spot online scam makes you think you’re getting free airline tickets
Phishing scams are on the rise.
Children head back to school in a heat wave, and that spells trouble for poorer students
Schools in poorer communities are less likely to have the money to keep students cool.
These teachers are spending their own money to help improve their classes
Educators want kids to feel excited about going to school and motivated while they’re there.
Elsewhere on MarketWatch Gary Cohn took papers from Trump’s desk to protect Nafta, South Korea trade deal, Woodward book says
Former top White House economic adviser Gary Cohn took papers off of President Donald Trump’s desk to protect trade deals and national security, according to a new book by veteran Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward.
Woodward book: Trump flubbed mock Mueller interview
President Donald Trump flunked a practice grilling to prepare for a possible sitdown with special counsel Robert Mueller, stumbling while answering questions, telling falsehoods and contradicting himself before exploding in anger, according to the bombshell new White House tell-all by Bob Woodward.
The news over the weekend showed that America is getting nicer
You heard it here first: Niceness is making a comeback in America, writes Tim Mullaney.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel not seeking election to third term
Chicago’s Democratic Mayor Rahm Emanuel unexpectedly announced Tuesday that he will not be running for re-election.
American manufacturers growing at fastest pace in 14 years, ISM finds
American manufacturers are on a roll: Business conditions surged in August to a 14-year high, according to a a survey of industry executives. The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index jumped to a 14-year high of 61.3% last month.
Construction spending ticks up in July, led by public sector
Spending on construction projects barely eked out a gain in July, but remains solidly stronger for the year to date than in the same period last year.
Trump’s policies will displace the dollar
President Donald Trump’s misguided trade wars and anti-Iran sanctions will accelerate the move away from the dollar, writes Jeffrey Sachs.
‘I am a pro-law judge’: excerpts of Brett Kavanaugh’s opening remarks
Excerpts of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s prepared opening remarks for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Carney says he’s willing to extend Bank of England tenure
Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney signals that he is willing to stay on as head of the U.K. central bank after his term ends next year.
Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation support at 38% in poll | Press should start ‘fighting back,’ says Chuck Todd
Support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at 38% in poll on first day of his confirmation hearings; Chuck Todd says the press should fight back in an era of attacks; Nancy Pelosi says she’s focused on retaking the House; and more.
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