Why America is obsessed with eggs The Moneyist: 'They represent the cracks in the facade of our economic wellbeing.' trib.al/jCla9qD @quantanamo

I met a friend for lunch. When the check arrived, she said, ‘Thank you so much for paying!’ Was I taken for a fool? trib.al/JSFYZXV

‘I’m absolutely terrible at managing money’: I’m 35 with zero savings and $8,000 debt. How do I turn my life around? The Moneyist gives advice to a man who is struggling to make ends meet: trib.al/cAoNTin @quantanamo

Why I’d never use 23andMe or any other DNA testing service The Moneyist asks: ‘Would you post your DNA on Facebook?’ trib.al/nxckoJ9 @quantanamo

‘I’m not trying to be overly doomsdayish’: My grandmother is in her 70s and has $400,000 in stocks. Is it time to sell? Should this septuagenarian offload her shares and pay off her mortgage? The Moneyist weighs in: trib.al/h2EpNJ3 @quantanamo

'I invested $100,000 in the S&P 500 in February and lost $10,000. How long will it take to recover?' The Moneyist gives advice to a first-time investor who is rattled by the recent stock-market turmoil: trib.al/XGu0gZL @quantanamo

Brace yourself for a Bleak Monday. ‘I’ve made the most money over the last 30 years buying solid companies in terrible markets. Should I start buying?’ Word of warning: To ‘‘buy the dip,’’ you would need to have more perfect timing than a Swiss watch. marketwatch.com/story/dont-cat…

'I inherited a $600,000 portfolio. Should I move it all into bonds?' The Moneyist advocates for holding stocks, even in a turbulent market: 'If you ride every session like a rollercoaster in Coney Island, you will be emotionally drained.' trib.al/zrm9NNw @quantanamo

'I’m 5 years from retiring and moved my money into non-U.S. stocks. Was that a big mistake?' The Moneyist replies: 'The magic word to achieve your goal is diversification. Your goal should be closer to a 10% annual return.' trib.al/67cd5TC @quantanamo

‘I’ve made the most money over the last 30 years buying solid companies in terrible markets’: Should you buy the dip? The Moneyist: 'You must have more perfect timing than a Swiss watch.' trib.al/GkpXZzi @quantanamo

Americans are ‘doom-buying’ coffee, olive oil and soap. What’s the one thing I should stockpile to avoid tariff price hikes? The Moneyist says buying now does make sense for people who wish to buy this one key item. trib.al/0nkuBng @quantanamo

‘I have an out-of-state adviser in a Republican state. How can I tell if his political views influence his investment advice?' The Moneyist responds: 'Infallible instructions reek of fervent political opinions.' trib.al/Masqs8u

‘I’m literally afraid to look at my balance. I have $300K in a 2025 target-date fund. Is there a chance it will recover?' The Moneyist replies: 'Your target-date fund should be automatically protecting you without you having to break a sweat.' trib.al/Dkfo6de

Recession indicators are out of control. When will this madness end? The Moneyist: 'The most bearish economists will be right eventually, but you will need the patience of a Fed committee member.' trib.al/7v6iwUK @quantanamo

'My daughter’s boyfriend, a guest in my home, offered to powerwash my house — then demanded money after chowing down on $50 worth of salmon. What would you have done?' The Moneyist: 'Next time, give him fish sticks.' trib.al/Z2ROamB

Is now a good time to buy a new iPhone? The Moneyist has an answer. trib.al/dAY401t

We are living in the era of cautious consumerism. The Moneyist: 'Consumers are making more judicious decisions.' Movie box office sales are down so far this year, but people are still binge-watching their favorite Netflix shows. trib.al/20dPnjc

Most American weddings are a lot more extravagant than the nuptials of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos The Moneyist: "The happy couple covered in suds was Jay Gatsby goes to Party City, but their lavishness pales in comparison to most U.S. weddings." trib.al/dJeje1p @quantanamo

I’m saving 100% on Amazon Prime Day — and you can too My favorite purchase of recent years remains a robo vacuum cleaner. Why? The less stuff I have getting in its way, the better the job it does. marketwatch.com/story/im-savin…

I’m saving 100% on Amazon Prime Day — and you can too The Moneyist: 'My favorite purchase of recent years remains a robo vacuum cleaner. Why? The less stuff I have getting in its way, the better the job it does.' trib.al/PLwrQ7d