Wealth & Taxes: A Texas Senate candidate, James Talarico, is drawing scrutiny after forming an LLC tied to a high-profile Austin accountant known for helping wealthy clients “escape” taxes ahead of a HarperCollins book deal. Personal Finance & Housing: “Dear Penny” tackles a common mortgage setup issue: one spouse on the deed but not the loan, explaining the liability trade-offs and why it’s usually not a disaster but should be a shared decision. Consumer Money & Debt: A new guide looks at how to recover when you’re “underwater” on a car loan and want to trade in—plus what to watch before you roll negative equity into a new deal. Investing & Markets: Commentary warns that bond-market stress and higher-rate expectations could mean a “reality check” for stocks, even if markets haven’t fully sold off yet. Health Costs & Budget Pressure: WalletHub rankings put Alabama near the bottom for vaccination rates, while local groups push vaccine days—relevant for household medical risk planning. Billionaire Watch: Forbes reports Michael Dell has overtaken Jeff Bezos to become the world’s third-richest person, boosted by AI-driven demand for Dell Technologies. Banking & Mental Health: Martin Lewis’s charity is partnering with major banks to test better support for customers at suicide risk. Sports Money: Baker Mayfield signs a $165M, three-year Buccaneers extension, adding to the growing theme of big athlete contracts reshaping personal finances. Energy & Cost of Living: Brent crude topping $100 is expected to feed into UK fuel, food, and mortgage-rate pressure.