NewsWatch: Fed will launch a broad discussion of a digital dollar this summer, Powell says

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The Fed will launch a broad discussion later this summer with the public and Congress about the potential benefits and costs of a digital dollar, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday. See full story.

These energy stocks are expected by Wall Street to rise up to 37% over the next year

A growing economy has helped lift oil prices 31% this year. See full story.

‘Retirement? How?’ I’m 65, have nothing saved and am coming out of bankruptcy.

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com See full story.

6 million tax returns are ‘in suspension’ at the IRS, and that’s preventing many families from receiving a valuable tax credit

The IRS backlog of 2019 tax returns keeps shrinking — but now for the bad news See full story.

My father left me his estate, and his adopted children nothing. I don’t want to lose them. What should I do?

‘The sum is rather large, and I’m going to be asked at some point how much I inherited. I’m concerned that they will be jealous and resentful.’ See full story.

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