‘Republicans now hate us in California more than ever’: Is California’s dreaming of secession legit or is the state just fed up with federal government?
Are you an American planning to stay at the Hotel California? Well, bring your alibis — and maybe your passport too. For the third time, supporters of what’s known as “CalExit” are attempting to get a measure on the ballot that asks California voters a once unthinkable question: Should the state secede from the United […]
Warren Buffett’s advice for those who want to get rich by copying him: “You can piggyback on my moves”
Warren Buffett is one of the greatest investors of all time. So, if you follow his moves by buying what he buys and selling what he sells, that’s a recipe for investing success, right? Copycat investing sounds good in theory. Buffett even admitted in a 2009 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, “I did the same thing […]
‘I learned the hard way’: Dave Bautista said his house was foreclosed on and he ‘lost everything’ after leaving WWE — but got the ‘best’ money advice from ‘The Undertaker’
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. Dave Bautista is among the few professional wrestlers who successfully transitioned to a career in Hollywood. Millions of fans followed his journey from the ring to the silver screen, […]
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 […]
‘A betrayal of the badge’: Florida police captain one of 11 indicted in alarming years-long VA disability fraud scheme — here’s how insiders faked injuries to steal from US veterans program
A Haines City police captain is among 11 people indicted in a scheme to defraud Veterans Affairs (VA), according to reporting from FOX 13. Captain Gabriel Garcia, who has served with the department since 2007, is accused of fraudulently obtaining a 100% VA disability rating through a years-long scheme orchestrated by allegedly corrupt VA employees. […]
‘That’s the law’: Consumer Reports investigated 26 Kroger stores in 14 states and found more than 150 instances of expired or misleading price tags — and it’s a ‘big problem’ for US consumers
A monthlong Consumer Reports (CR) investigation alleges that shoppers at almost half of Kroger-owned grocery stores are overcharged for sale items. The investigation began after CR learned that Kroger workers in Colorado alleged widespread errors in pricing labels during union negotiations. In an effort to document the "size and breadth of the problem," CR recruited […]
I’m 31, locked in a great mortgage rate of 4.75 % when I bought my home 2 years ago, paying $1,000/month, all-in. Now, my boyfriend wants to buy a place together. Should I buy a second home?
A 31-year-old homeowner has found herself in a common modern-day dilemma: Should she stay put in a home she owns (with a great mortgage rate) or take the next step with her partner and buy a second home together? Understandable if she didn’t want to sell — she’s owned her home for less than two […]
I’m 28 years old and my dad’s wealth management guy took me on as a favor — but he’s put my entire $50,000 in a single investment. Is this OK or is he setting me up for disaster?
The benefit of hiring someone to manage your money is getting expert investment advice that protects your portfolio from market volatility while fueling its growth. But, what if you’re paying for advice you don’t agree with? Say you’ve decided to use your father’s wealth manager to oversee your own money, only they decide to put […]
Elon Musk, father of 14, warns America needs more babies — and that ‘civilization will disappear’ unless birth rates improve. But DOGE just cut billions for maternal healthcare. What gives?
It’s the last thing maternal advocates want to hear, but former Senior Advisor to the President Elon Musk — the father of 14 — has repeatedly warned that declining birth rates around the world threaten civilization. Yet under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), billions in funding for maternal health care, research and community support […]
‘Hey, you guys!’ Iconic movie homes like The Goonies house are getting treasure-worthy makeovers — and real estate investors are turning cult-favorite sets into bucket-list stays
The iconic Astoria house from The Goonies that sparked countless childhood adventures is getting a treasure-worthy makeover — nearly 40 years after the film first hit theaters, it’s being restored to its full 1985 glory. “The whole house top-to-bottom, back to the way it was in the movie,” James Pearse Connelly, the Emmy-winning designer leading […]