Business News | journali.sm

Hi, we're new here.

We want to make a newsfeed with just news. No bots, no baby pictures, and no weird uncles sharing questionable articles. Just what's happening in the world.

Be sure to sign up or sign in, so you can choose what sources and topics you see in your news feed.

Please take a look around and let us know what you think.

The Margin: This price represents the ‘sweet spot’ in what people are willing to pay for a bottle of wine these days

Wine professionals point to a variety of factors that explain why consumers are willing to spend more on a bottle.

: What’s next for Bed Bath & Beyond after defaulting on its loans?

News of the loans' default comes just three weeks after Bed Bath & Beyond said it may need to declare bankruptcy.

The Ratings Game: Inflation has sent drinkers toward cheaper beer or fancier booze

The divide between wealthy and not-so-wealthy alcohol consumers is widening with rising prices.

Brett Arends's ROI: Gold in your 401(k)? It’s not as crazy as it sounds.

Central banks are buying gold at the fastest rate in half a century

Mutual Funds Weekly: These money and investing tips can warm your portfolio when stocks cool

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.

The Moneyist: ‘Our kids say our small house is embarrassing’: My husband and I earn $160K, have $1 million in retirement savings, cook at home and drive an old Honda. Are we missing out?

‘Should we be redecorating, going to Cancun and Disney World and getting takeout every night instead?’

: Retiring early can trigger financial shortfall

Retiring before age 65 increases your chances of having funds dry up.

The Moneyist: My mother excluded me from her will — before she died, my sibling cashed out her annuity policy, on which I was a beneficiary. Should I sue my family?

'The annuity funds are now general-estate account funds, eliminating me from access to them.'

The Big Move: ‘It feels like I’m holding two full-time jobs:’ I’m 65, retired and have a $2,000 pension. I own rental properties, but they’re stressful to maintain. Should I keep them or sell?

'Some of these homes have mortgages, and others are free and clear.'

: The effects of inflation may be felt for decades to come: Americans are hitting pause on retirement savings

The majority of Americans say current financial issues are more pressing than preparing for the future.

The Big Move: My husband and I rent our second home to our son and his wife. Now we want him to own this house, but keep our 2.5% mortgage rate. How can we do that?

'Because of the 2.5% rate, none of us are interested in selling the house and getting our rates jacked up to 7%.'

The Moneyist: ‘As he reminds me, it’s not his house’: My boyfriend lives in my house with my 2 kids, but refuses to pay rent or contribute to food and utility bills. What’s my next move?

'He is using my utilities, my supplies (cleaning, toilet paper, etc.) and putting wear and tear on my house.'

Help Me Retire: I ruined my family’s finances by withdrawing from my 401(k) to buy a house — and I regret it

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at [email protected]

Rent prices have dropped the most in these 5 U.S. metro areas. Why it's cheaper to rent in many markets

Despite rising U.S. rental prices, competition is easing in some markets as inventory grows, according to a new report.

White House approves 16 million people for contested student loan forgiveness plan. Whether they see relief depends on Supreme Court decision

More than 16 million people have been approved for student loan forgiveness, but whether they see the relief will depend on the Supreme Court's decision.