We’ve moved from chaos to talk of the end of crypto amid accusations of theft and another bankruptcy filing.  Plus Elon sets an interesting record, two-thirds of Twitter employees have left, 529 issues and loan forgiveness might be a pipe dream.

FTX was fine, right up to the point they filed for bankruptcy protection.  Elon is fine, but says Twitter might need bankruptcy protection.  He is also being sued at Tesla, claiming his pay package was waaaayyyy too much.  Lastly, inflation is now fine…but it’s 7.7 percent.  Interesting times…

It’s not just for the old folks anymore.  Stellar October in the markets, Elon now owns Twitter (Gulp), new car prices are dropping and mortgage rates keep rising.  Plus thoughts on I Bonds and a nice windfall for MA residents.

It’s not all bad news, as tax brackets increase and allowable retirement contributions jump.  Student loan forgiveness is back on, wait, back off, wait… Thoughts on your disability and life insurance policies plus a serious dispute over a housing market bet.  And something about a head of lettuce.

Should you cosign on your kid’s mortgage?  8.7% COLA for social security is official.  Updated guidance on the rules for inherited IRAs and what would you do if you owned Aaron Judge’s 62nd homerun ball?

Six states suing to stop student loan relief, Medicare premiums to decline and a possible tax in NY to help subsidize LT care.  Plus beware of the police when you rent a car from Hertz and that puppy purchase could be prohibitively expensive.

Lebron just bought a pickleball team.  Why aren’t you playing yet?  Market mayhem – stocks are bad and bonds are the worst in over 200 years.  No, we don’t know how they came up with that stat. Plus a millionaires tax in MA, a bill to increase purchases of iBonds, and a hefty fine for Kim Kardashian.

Patagonia founder gives his company to charity told he doesn’t understand capitalism.  Questionable congressional trading, volatile markets and the worst performance for a 60/40 portfolio in nearly 50 years.  Plus get your year-end tax fun taken care of in advance and cash those gift checks in 2022!  Plus plus can you really afford those Plus loans?

What would you do with an accidental $10 million refund?  College loan rates on the rise, mortgages during retirement and be sure to repay that Cares Act distribution or Uncle Sam will come calling.  Plus beware of that excess IRA contribution – it may cause more trouble than you thought possible.

The lowdown on Biden’s student loan relief plan.  You have to apply for it.  JPow needs work on his diplomacy, electric vehicles only in a state near you and Starbucks getting rich off the youngsters.