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Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ Íâ May 29, 2024 ⢠Issue #87 [The Money Section] This week, weâre looking at recent stock market surges creating a record number of 401(k) millionaires, three tips to getting the vehicle you want at the best price, housing prices in the U.S. hitting an all-time high, and Elon Musk getting in a fight with Metaâs AI chief. Number of 401(k) millionaires surges thanks to booming stock market [Millionaires](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0SUaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2FjYmVlLmNvbS9tb25leS80MDFrLW1pbGxpb25haXJlcy1pbmNyZWFzZS1zdG9jay1tYXJrZXQvP3hpZD1tY2NsYXRjaHkmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1tY2NsYXRjaHkmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1yc3Nfc3luZCZ1dG1fY29udGVudD10bXNfaXNzdWU4N1cDc3BjQgpmVBGmV2b7Nk18Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAA04~) Getty Images Recent stock market growth has led to a record number of 401(k) accounts with over $1 million. The average 401(k) balance is also rising, thanks to both higher contribution levels and positive market conditions. [Read more.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0SUaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2FjYmVlLmNvbS9tb25leS80MDFrLW1pbGxpb25haXJlcy1pbmNyZWFzZS1zdG9jay1tYXJrZXQvP3hpZD1tY2NsYXRjaHkmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1tY2NsYXRjaHkmdXRtX21lZGl1bT1yc3Nfc3luZCZ1dG1fY29udGVudD10bXNfaXNzdWU4N1cDc3BjQgpmVBGmV2b7Nk18Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAA04~) ð [Consumer confidence rebounds for the first time in 3 months.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0RlaHR0cHM6Ly9maW5hbmNlLnlhaG9vLmNvbS9uZXdzL2NvbnN1bWVyLWNvbmZpZGVuY2UtcmVib3VuZHMtZm9yLWZpcnN0LXRpbWUtaW4tMy1tb250aHMtMTUyNjM0Njk0Lmh0bWxXA3NwY0IKZlQRpldm-zZNfFIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAANO) Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in May, reversing a 3-month decline. This is likely due to the strong job market, with a low unemployment rate and fewer people reporting difficulty finding work. However, concerns about inflation remain, with food and grocery prices being a top worry. ðµ [Wall Street ushers in a new era of faster trade settlement.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0RZaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucmV1dGVycy5jb20vbWFya2V0cy91cy93YWxsLXN0cmVldC1icmFjZXMtZmFzdGVyLXRyYWRlLXNldHRsZW1lbnQtMjAyNC0wNS0yOC9XA3NwY0IKZlQRpldm-zZNfFIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAANO) The U.S. stock market is transitioning to a faster settlement system where trades settle in one day instead of two. This aims to reduce risk and improve efficiency. However, there are concerns of increased trade failures due to less time for processing. Beach house insurance costs in North Carolina could double if insurers get their way [Insurance](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0SeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWlhbWloZXJhbGQuY29tL21vbmV5L2hvbWUtaW5zdXJhbmNlLXJhdGVzLWluY3JlYXNlLW5vcnRoLWNhcm9saW5hLz94aWQ9bWNjbGF0Y2h5JnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bWNjbGF0Y2h5JnV0bV9tZWRpdW09cnNzX3N5bmQmdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9dG1zX2lzc3VlODdXA3NwY0IKZlQRpldm-zZNfFIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAANO) Getty Images Homeowners in North Carolina faced potential home insurance hikes averaging 42%, with some beach houses seeing double the increase. The battle reflects a nationwide trend of rising insurance costs, driven by inflation, hurricane threats, and expensive repairs. [Read more.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0SeaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWlhbWloZXJhbGQuY29tL21vbmV5L2hvbWUtaW5zdXJhbmNlLXJhdGVzLWluY3JlYXNlLW5vcnRoLWNhcm9saW5hLz94aWQ9bWNjbGF0Y2h5JnV0bV9zb3VyY2U9bWNjbGF0Y2h5JnV0bV9tZWRpdW09cnNzX3N5bmQmdXRtX2NvbnRlbnQ9dG1zX2lzc3VlODdXA3NwY0IKZlQRpldm-zZNfFIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAANO) ð [Housing prices soar to a new all-time high in March.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0RPaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZm94YnVzaW5lc3MuY29tL2Vjb25vbXkvaG91c2luZy1wcmljZXMtc29hci1uZXctYWxsLXRpbWUtaGlnaC1tYXJjaFcDc3BjQgpmVBGmV2b7Nk18Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAA04~) U.S. housing prices hit a new record high in March despite rising mortgage rates. This is due to a housing shortage caused by years of underbuilding. The biggest price gains were in San Diego, New York, and Cleveland. âï¸ [After âwhites onlyâ job posting, tech staffing firm settles with DOJ.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0RcaHR0cHM6Ly90aGVoaWxsLmNvbS9idXNpbmVzcy80Njg4ODU2LXdoaXRlcy1vbmx5LWpvYi1wb3N0aW5nLXRlY2gtc3RhZmZpbmctZmlybS1zZXR0bGVzLWRvai9XA3NwY0IKZlQRpldm-zZNfFIbdHJpc3RyYW1iYWxkd2luOTJAZ21haWwuY29tWAQAAANO) A Virginia tech firm will pay a $38,500 penalty for posting a âwhites onlyâ job listing. The ad violated federal laws against discrimination. The company claims an employee in India made the mistake but will now be monitored and have to undergo anti-discrimination training. Here are 3 tips to get the vehicle you want at the best price [Vehicle](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0SNaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cua2Fuc2FzY2l0eS5jb20vbW9uZXkvc3VtbWVyLWNhci1idXlpbmctZ3VpZGUtMjAyNC8_eGlkPW1jY2xhdGNoeSZ1dG1fc291cmNlPW1jY2xhdGNoeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPXJzc19zeW5kJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXRtc19pc3N1ZTg3VwNzcGNCCmZUEaZXZvs2TXxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADTg~~) Money; Shutterstock Donât be fooled by Memorial Day sales - theyâre mostly marketing. Instead, aim for the end of June to get better deals as dealerships try to meet sales goals. New car incentives are plentiful now due to high inventory. [Read more.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0SNaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cua2Fuc2FzY2l0eS5jb20vbW9uZXkvc3VtbWVyLWNhci1idXlpbmctZ3VpZGUtMjAyNC8_eGlkPW1jY2xhdGNoeSZ1dG1fc291cmNlPW1jY2xhdGNoeSZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPXJzc19zeW5kJnV0bV9jb250ZW50PXRtc19pc3N1ZTg3VwNzcGNCCmZUEaZXZvs2TXxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADTg~~) ð [McDonaldâs might never expand CosMcâs. But the spinoff could still pay dividends.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0RFaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuY25iYy5jb20vMjAyNC8wNS8yOC9tY2RvbmFsZHMtY29zbWNzLWNoYWluLWV4cGFuc2lvbi5odG1sVwNzcGNCCmZUEaZXZvs2TXxSG3RyaXN0cmFtYmFsZHdpbjkyQGdtYWlsLmNvbVgEAAADTg~~) McDonaldâs launched a beverage-focused spinoff chain called CosMcâs with initial hype but now lukewarm customer interest. The experiment aims to test the market for customizable afternoon drinks and gain consumer insights. ð¥ [Elon Musk is fighting with Metaâs chief AI scientist.](~/AAQRxQA~/RgRoOisRP0RJaHR0cHM6Ly9naXptb2RvLmNvbS9lbG9uLW11c2steC1maWdodHMtbWV0YS1jaGllZi1haS1zY2llbnRpc3QtMTg1MTUwMzg1M1cDc3BjQgpmVBGmV2b7Nk18Uht0cmlzdHJhbWJhbGR3aW45MkBnbWFpbC5jb21YBAAAA04~) Elon Musk and Yann LeCun, Metaâs AI chief, got into a public spat on X (formerly Twitter). LeCun criticized Musk for his social media behavior while acknowledging his achievements in engineering. Musk took offense and questioned LeCunâs recent scientific contributions. 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