A Checklist To See Whether Debt Reduction Is Real

2008A trader watches screens as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, September 29, 2008. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidJohn Hussman warns of negative S&P 500 returns over the next decade. Hussman's analysis shows the market capitalization of nonfinancial stocks at all-time highs. Hussman's called the 2000 and 2008 bubbles, but his fund's performance has been poor.

Jess Riley has charted her debt repayment journey on TikTok.tiktok/@jess.riley_Micro-trends that circulate on social media can trigger some to make too many online purchases. Buy-now-pay-later can make the true costs of buying items seem lower. These payments add up over time, leading to a debt spiral that's difficult to escape.

Microsoft Edge is an internet browser built by Microsoft to replace Internet Explorer. Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesMicrosoft Edge is an internet browser installed by default on all new Windows computers. Edge was made to replace Internet Explorer, and runs faster and with more features. Edge now works with Microsoft's new AI-powered features like Copilot.

Gen Xers are leaving behind big cities like New York. Getty; Rebecca Zisser/BIGen Xers are moving to retirement hot spots in Florida and Texas. Meanwhile, they're leaving behind big coastal cities in New York and California. Lower interest rates, remote work, and a strong economy might be driving Gen X migration patterns.

The German submarine U-505, captured by the US Navy during World War II, is on permanent display at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. Griffin Museum of Science and IndustryOver eight decades ago, the US Navy made the historic capture of a Nazi U-boat during World War II.

My Oura Ring tracks my movement and rest across the day, and it is subtle enough to wear on any occasion. Rachel HosieThe Oura Ring is a fitness tracker popular among athletes, business execs, and celebrities. Fitness reporter Rachel Hosie has used one for four years and was originally attracted by its look.