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Truck drivers are feeling the pinch as diesel prices are higher than regular gas amid the Iran war. According to the AAA Auto Club, the average price of diesel gas reached $5.04 per gallon on Tuesday, March 17, up from an average of $4.78 per gallon a week earlier on March 10. This is compared to the average price of regular gas, which rose to $3.79 per gallon on March 17. Patrick de Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, said in a post on X on March 17 that the price of diesel gas is likely to continue rising…

Distributed by EIN PresswireThe Wealth Engineering Family of Companies (WE) is pleased to announce the addition of Sophistic.AI as a core component of its Expert Sourcing Consortium. We warmly welcome you to the Wealth Engineering Expert Sourcing Consortium and appreciate the opportunity to work with RIAs serious about the future of advice. -Denis Gauthier, CEO of Sophistic.AI Orlando, FL, United States, March 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ – Wealth Engineering is pleased to announce the addition of the Family of Companies (WE) Sophistic.ai As a core component of its Expert Sourcing Consortium; Synergizing with our other specialist sourcing firms and our elastic…

dima_sidelnikov / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers If you’re trying to understand the Robinhood day trading rules, everything comes down to one key regulation: the Pattern Day Trader (PDT) rule. Day trading means buying and selling the same stock on…

According to Reuters, Volvo is killing the EX30 subcompact electric SUV in the US after just two model years. The Swedish automaker will continue to sell the EX30 globally, but the company has decided to discontinue the EV after the 2026 model year. The EX30 joins the ranks of electric vehicles that have been given a death sentence, as tariffs and production costs force automakers to adapt production strategies to the new automotive landscape. Due to the current administration’s stance on electric vehicles, a lack of federal incentives, and tariffs that have devastated some of the world’s largest automakers, many…

Annebek / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers There is a lot of information available about how to save for retirement. However, what isn’t talked about much is how to spend in retirement. In other words, how to make your money…

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management IRA Growth beats the industry average by 1.2x The growth highlights Morgan Stanley’s ability to meet the needs of investors at different stages of their financial journey New York, March 17, 2026–(business telegram)–Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today announced that Individual Retirement Account (IRA) assets under management (AUM) have surpassed $1 trillion. 1. Since 2022, IRA assets have grown at a 15.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), compared to the 13.6% industry average. 2. The apparent growth underscores the strength of the firm’s differentiated platform spanning financial advisor-led, workplace and self-directed channels. “Surpassing $1 trillion in IRA…

DNY59/Getty Images Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers If you’re wondering how beginners buy penny stocks, the process is actually simple (even if there aren’t risks.) Penny stocks are low-priced shares, typically trading at less than $5, that are often associated with…

A wealthy multi-generational family is at dinner, celebrating their good fortune.Each quarter, private-jet mogul Ken Ricci meets with his adult children to specifically discuss investing, inheritance plans, personal financial goals, spending habits, and anything else on their mind related to money (1).These gatherings aren’t just a Ricci family tradition. according to wall street journalWealthy families have been doing this for decades to preserve wealth and keep it consistent across generations (2).Must readPeople are often eager to emulate the strategies of the rich. Yet when it comes to talking about money with family, many people would prefer to avoid the topic.This…

US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign an executive order creating an anti-fraud task force chaired by US Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office of the White House on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC, US. Jonathan Ernst | reutersThe Save America Act is a top priority for President Donald Trump, which he has touted at every opportunity — in the Oval Office in front of reporters, in rooms full of supporters at campaign-style rallies and in discussions on his Truth social platform.The Senate is expected to begin a marathon debate this week on an…

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-D.) speaks next to U.S. Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) at the Senate Republicans’ press conference after their weekly policy luncheon on Capitol Hill on February 10, 2026 in Washington, DC, U.S.Kent Nishimura | reutersThe Senate is set to begin a day-long debate Tuesday afternoon on the Save America Act, the controversial voter-ID bill backed by President Donald Trump.”We will not let this pass. We will fight this with all our might,” Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., said before the vote Tuesday morning. “We are prepared to be here all day and all night,…