Fri, September 4, 2026 at 4:40 PM UTC
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Happy Friday! We’re back with another rundown of some of the top financial stories out there. I hope you all have fun plans for the Labor Day weekend. Me personally? I’ll drink some wine to celebrate my brother’s birthday. He won’t be with me because he lives in a different state, but it’s the thought that counts. Anyway, enough about my life — here’s the news.
The Big Lead: ‘Grandma Hobbies’ That You Can Turn Into Extra Money
Knitting, quilting and other so-called “grandma hobbies” are finding a new audience among Gen Z and millennials. Here are seven “grandma hobbies” that could become profitable side hustles.
Find Out: 12 Unusual Ways to Make Extra Money (That Actually Work)
Try This: 14 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People Make With Their Money
Economy Spotlight: Sneaky Signs of a Recession
Earlier this week on Reddit, this question was asked: What’s a sneaky sign that an economy is in recession? Some of the answers were flippant, but others were quite intriguing. See for yourself here.
Consider This: Outdated Retirement Rules
Retirement for Gen Zers will look a lot different than it does for boomers. What this means is that the old retirement playbook simply doesn’t work any more. Here’s what changed and what actually matters now.
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