Few Americans have the cash they need on hand to pay for big-ticket items upfront. That's why it's not unusual for people to take out mortgages, car loans and student loans, so they can pay for these ...

A U.S. Marine signals to an F-35B Lightning II deployed with VMFA-225 in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, Nov. 6, 2025. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin. The U.S. military could be poised to launch the ...