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Medicare expert explains costly enrollment mistakes to avoid

Medicare expert Melinda Caughill reveals some of the hidden truths about Medicare enrollment, insurance agents, and coverage gaps.

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How 'animal spirits' impact investing behaviors

Schwab Asset Management CEO and CIO Omar Aguilar joins Yahoo Finance's Rachelle Akuffo and Robert Powell to discuss how emotions drive investing at Impact. "Animal spirits tend to be one of the typical behavioral biases that people have when they see things going in a certain way," Aguilar explains. He pinpoints the herding instinct as a critical psychological phenomenon, particularly evident in trends surrounding the Magnificent Seven stocks and cryptocurrency markets. The impulse to participate stems from a deep-seated fear of missing out, or FOMO, which Aguilar argues is increasingly amplified by social media. "In many cases, when you look at the economic foundation and the financial foundations of what drives it, it just doesn't make sense, but as a human, your natural emotional piece is, 'I don't want to lose,'" he notes. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Angel Smith

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Data centers, EVs, crypto: Investor picks

At Charles Schwab's Impact event, Gabelli Funds Co-CIO Chris Marangi joins Yahoo Finance’s Rachelle Akuffo and Robert Powell to discuss alternative ways to invest in AI beyond Nvidia (NVDA).  Marangi notes the growing demand for power driven by data centers, EVs, and crypto mining. He also views utilities as key beneficiaries, especially as the technology in nuclear energy offers more promising solutions to sustainable power. In terms of how tariffs and inflation may affect stocks, Marangi emphasizes the importance of focusing on domestic companies “because they're probably going to be less impacted by what happens on the international scene.” To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. This post was written by Cindy Mizaku.

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How to choose the best savings options to cover the cost of college

Ross Riskin, a personal finance expert, breaks down some smart strategies to fund your child's education, as well as the importance of FAFSA and potential education savings changes to consider under the incoming Trump administration.

7 days ago