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Why people keep going on cruises

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The Daily Money

ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Thu May 21 2026

 

Daniel de Visé Personal Finance Reporter

Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

Cruises have gotten some bad press lately, thanks to the hantavirus outbreak.

Over in Travel, Nathan Diller talked to some seasoned cruisers to find out why they keep cruising.

What's more stressful than job-hunting? Holding on to one.

One of the few things more stressful than looking for a job in 2026, Rachel Barber reports, may be trying to hold on to one.

How to save money on Memorial Day weekend

Rachel also has a story on the upcoming Memorial Day weekend: Expect things to cost more.

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US 30-year bond hits highest since 2007. What does it mean for you?

Bond yields of all durations have been rising as investors sell fixed income amid rising inflation. What does it mean for the average consumer?

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Mortgage rates may not drop. Buyers are done waiting

U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Spring Homebuying Survey found that buyers are tired of waiting for lower costs. This is how they're making it work.

Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company behind GLP-1 injection Zepbound, is working to bring its weight loss drug to the market in pill form.
 

A new weight-loss shot? Eli Lilly touts experimental drug

Lilly said people on the next-generation weight loss medication across three different dosages achieved weight loss of 19% to 28%.

Shop the 2026 REI Anniversary Sale May 15–25 with up to 25% off top outdoor brands, REI Co-op member‑only deals and summer doorbusters.
 

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