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4 days ago | 
financial-planning.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Most Americans intend to retire eventually, but few have the knowledge to address the major challenges that often trouble retirees, according to a from the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center. The study, which surveyed more than 3,300 Americans, found that the average U.S. adult couldn't answer a majority of retirement-related questions. Survey respondents were asked six questions in total, ranging in topic from long-term care needs to .
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5 days ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
It turns out your car’s paint job does more than reflect your personality — it might also reflect thousands of dollars back into your wallet (or not) when it’s time to sell. A new study by iSeeCars.com reveals that vehicle color can make a difference of more than $5,000 in resale value after just three years. The study analyzed more than 1.2 million 3-year-old used vehicles and found that yellow, orange, and green vehicles retained value significantly better than more traditional hues.
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6 days ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
The current GR Supra is bowing out, but Toyota isn’t letting go of its iconic sports coupe. A successor is already on the brand’s radar. The Toyota Supra is on its way out — again. Production of the fifth-generation GR Supra, co-developed with BMW and built in Austria alongside the Z4, is set to end by spring 2026. Toyota has already announced a Final Edition for the 2026 model year, signaling the end of this chapter, but the Supra nameplate isn’t being retired. Not yet.
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1 week ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
A shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond lot has turned into an unofficial Tesla storage site, sparking concerns from officials. In the Detroit suburb of Farmington Hills, a vacant Bed Bath & Beyond parking lot has quietly transformed into a holding zone for dozens of unsold Tesla vehicles, mostly Cybertrucks. The unusual sight caught local attention when an Instagram video surfaced showing unregistered EVs sprawled across the asphalt.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
14 hours agoDetroit-based Shinola has stopped manufacturing and selling bicycles, which were once a core part of the brand's offerings. The last of the stock sold out in March 2025, a Shinola representative confirmed, and there aren't plans to restock at this time. "Shinola bikes have been a part of our brand …
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1 week ago | 
financial-planning.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
When will you retire? For nearly 1 in 5 Gen Zers, the answer is: maybe never. In a survey of 349 Generation Z investors with $10,000-plus in investable assets, 17% of respondents said they're spending more on leisure despite long-term financial concerns, believing they may never be able to retire. Financial advisors say that many younger investors have become disillusioned with the prospect of retirement.
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1 week ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
For the first time, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD outsold Tesla in Europe, signaling a dramatic shift in the region’s EV landscape. According to new data from JATO Dynamics, BYD sold 7,231 fully electric vehicles across 28 European countries in April, edging out Tesla by just 66 units. But analysts say the significance goes far beyond the numbers. “It’s a watershed moment for Europe’s car market,” said Felipe Munoz, an analyst at JATO.
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1 week ago | 
newsobserver.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Charger installation slowdown raises alarmThe growth of high-speed electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the U.S. has hit a major speed bump. Installations dropped more than 21% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to BloombergNEF analysis of Energy Department data. Analysts say the sharp decline could threaten broader EV adoption just as the U.S. market needs to scale rapidly to meet climate goals and consumer demand.
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2 weeks ago | 
financial-planning.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) are a largely unknown tool among retirees. But now, as a convergence of rule changes and marketing efforts shines a spotlight on the often overlooked instrument, financial advisors say that's starting to change. The tool, introduced in 2006 by the Pension Protection Act, allows retirees age 70½ or older to donate up to $108,000 directly from their taxable IRA to one or more charities.
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2 weeks ago | 
autoblog.com | Elijah Nicholson-Messmer
The entry-level EV muscle car struggled to find buyers and won’t return for 2026. Dodge now pivots to pricier models — and combustion engines. The electric muscle car era isn’t off to a roaring start for Dodge. The automaker has confirmed it will drop the Charger Daytona R/T, the more affordable version of its all-electric coupe, for the 2026 model year. While officially described as a “postponement” due to tariff concerns, the move is more than likely a quiet retreat in the face of poor demand.
