B.C. powers up savings and climate action with new heat-pump rebates

British Columbia has unveiled a powerful new rebate program offering up to $5,000 for residents in low-rise condos and townhomes to install electric heat pumps, a move that could slash energy bills and help fight climate change. Announced on July 15 by the Ministry of Energy and Climate Solutions, the two-phase program will first target […]

In-N-Out’s CEO Lynsi Snyder is quitting California — says it’s ‘not easy’ running a family or business there. Here’s why she’s bringing the cult burger chain east with her

In-N-Out’s red palm trees and “fresh, never frozen” burgers are as California as it gets. Since Harry and Esther Snyder opened the first location in 1948, the family owned chain has built an empire without ever straying far from its West Coast roots. But now, CEO Lynsi Snyder — the founders’ granddaughter — is packing […]

‘We have hit a wall’: Kevin O’Leary has bet 19% of his portfolio on crypto — but Congress has to pass these 2 bills to set off a trillion-dollar breakthrough

We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Kevin O’Leary has come a long way from the time he called Bitcoin “garbage.” Now, the Shark Tank judge tells Moneywise, cryptocurrency-related assets make up 19.4% of his portfolio. […]

‘I’m speechless’: San Francisco families feel betrayed after learning $3.8M in donations meant for local playgrounds were allegedly used on expenses like ‘swanky galas’ and staff bonuses

The San Francisco Parks Alliance (SFPA) — a nonprofit foundation established to “create, sustain and advocate for parks” — has abruptly shuttered amid a media and legal firestorm over alleged mismanagement involving at least $3.8 million in donations. That leaves donors like Nicola Miner — whose Baker Street Foundation donated $3 million to the SFPA […]

Atlanta property owner claims after spending $200K on his home to sell, the city wrongfully demolished one of its walls — and he can’t seem to get answers as to why they did it

An Atlanta property owner says he found part of his home demolished and alleges city workers were responsible, causing extensive damage just as he was planning additional work before he put the property on the market. WSB-TV 2 Atlanta reported that Ronaldo Norman and his brother, who co-own a real estate investment company, had spent […]

This Houston man built 1 big house on land bought by his great-grandma in the 1800s — now he and his sisters all live together happily. Should more American families do the same?

When Reggie Van Lee’s great-grandmother, a Black woman, bought a plot of land near Houston in 1899, she likely couldn’t have imagined the home that would sit on it. In 2012, Lee, a Harvard graduate, former Alvin Ailey dancer and current Houston Consulting Executive, built a massive 20,000-square-foot house on the plot of land with […]

NYC man lost $114K — his entire 401(k) — after his physical check from Paychex was stolen. So why do 43% of retirement savers still have to deal with this ‘outdated’ and ‘insecure’ method?

Dylan Handy did everything right — or so he thought. Two years ago, when he was 33, Handy tried to roll over his $114,000 401(k) after switching jobs. Instead of a secure digital transfer, Paychex sent paper checks. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]

After this Colorado driver was issued a ticket for exiting a lane that said it was closed, she chose to fight the city — and she managed to get it dropped for herself and 48 other motorists

When Heather Elliott exited an express lane on Colorado’s Interstate 25 because a highway sign indicated the lane was closed, she thought she was following the law. But instead of a clear drive to work, she ended up with an unexpected ticket and a fight against government bureaucracy — a fight she ultimately won, not […]