Rebecca Payne
Rebecca Payne
ContributorRebecca Payne has more than a decade of experience editing and producing both local and national daily newspapers. She's worked on the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Metro, Canada's National Observer, the Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press.
Rebecca Payne has more than a decade of experience editing and producing both local and national daily newspapers. She's worked on the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Metro, Canada's National Observer, the Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press.
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Life • 23h ago
Would you pay $50 to see a movie? Regal Cinemas is betting you will for Dune: Part Three, and that's just the start
The big screen operators are charging astonishing prices for premium format seats and opening-night showings.
Life • 23h ago
Would you pay $50 to see a movie? Regal Cinemas is betting you will for Dune: Part Three, and that's just the start
The big screen operators are charging astonishing prices for premium format seats and opening-night showings.
Managing Money • 43506 views
'You could wake up dead’: Dave Ramsey warns Boston dad who wants a divorce to save $100K on college tuition
The Ramsey Show hosts weren’t impressed with this dad’s masterplan — and here’s why.
Managing Money • 43506 views
'You could wake up dead’: Dave Ramsey warns Boston dad who wants a divorce to save $100K on college tuition
The Ramsey Show hosts weren’t impressed with this dad’s masterplan — and here’s why.
News • Apr 28
Trump to paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘American flag blue’ — for $1.5M, not the $301M he says he was quoted
The choice to paint the reflecting pool could impact the way visitors to the National Mall experience it, according to preservationists
News • Apr 28
Trump to paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ‘American flag blue’ — for $1.5M, not the $301M he says he was quoted
The choice to paint the reflecting pool could impact the way visitors to the National Mall experience it, according to preservationists
News • Apr 26
$300,000 for a $3,000 procedure: A law passed to protect consumers is still allowing doctors to cash in
“This is a recipe for driving up health care costs."
News • Apr 26
$300,000 for a $3,000 procedure: A law passed to protect consumers is still allowing doctors to cash in
“This is a recipe for driving up health care costs."
News • Apr 25
United Airlines says ticket prices are jumping 20% as jet fuel soars — and every other airline may be next
United has already raised ticket prices and baggage fees, but its CEO says more increases might be on the way.
News • Apr 25
United Airlines says ticket prices are jumping 20% as jet fuel soars — and every other airline may be next
United has already raised ticket prices and baggage fees, but its CEO says more increases might be on the way.
Managing Money • 97044 views
I’m set to retire, but my daughter is having a baby — and she expects to move home so I can help. What should I do?
What should you do if your adult child asks you for more financial or childcare help than you’re willing or able to give?
Managing Money • 97044 views
I’m set to retire, but my daughter is having a baby — and she expects to move home so I can help. What should I do?
What should you do if your adult child asks you for more financial or childcare help than you’re willing or able to give?
News • Apr 23
Trump's Manhattan penthouse may get slapped with new tax — though much depends on its mysteriously shifting value
New York state is taking aim at the ultrarich with its proposed tax on luxury second homes, a measure that could include the president’s Trump Tower penthouse
News • Apr 23
Trump's Manhattan penthouse may get slapped with new tax — though much depends on its mysteriously shifting value
New York state is taking aim at the ultrarich with its proposed tax on luxury second homes, a measure that could include the president’s Trump Tower penthouse
News • Apr 21
A Titanic survivor's life jacket just sold for $900,000, doubling expectations. How priceless items get priced
A rare object from the world’s most famous shipwreck sold for nearly double its estimated price at auction.
News • Apr 21
A Titanic survivor's life jacket just sold for $900,000, doubling expectations. How priceless items get priced
A rare object from the world’s most famous shipwreck sold for nearly double its estimated price at auction.
News • Apr 19
Kevin O'Leary says the ‘No. 1 export of America is not technology’ — it's the American dream. Here's what he means
Kevin O'Leary believes in the power of the American dream, and he’s touted it as a solution to everything from trade issues to income inequality.
News • Apr 19
Kevin O'Leary says the ‘No. 1 export of America is not technology’ — it's the American dream. Here's what he means
Kevin O'Leary believes in the power of the American dream, and he’s touted it as a solution to everything from trade issues to income inequality.
News • Apr 18
A Calif. nurse downed 14 tequila shots on a Carnival cruise, blacked out and sued. A Miami jury just gave her $300K
The woman’s lawyer said that she had purchased a drink package that allows cruise passengers 15 alcoholic drinks in 24 hours.
News • Apr 18
A Calif. nurse downed 14 tequila shots on a Carnival cruise, blacked out and sued. A Miami jury just gave her $300K
The woman’s lawyer said that she had purchased a drink package that allows cruise passengers 15 alcoholic drinks in 24 hours.
Managing Money • Apr 17
Money 'can feel harder to bring up than sex' — but couples who talk finances end up feeling closer, study finds
Talking about money comes with its own set of unique challenges, especially if you don’t see eye to eye on some fundamental issues.
Managing Money • Apr 17
Money 'can feel harder to bring up than sex' — but couples who talk finances end up feeling closer, study finds
Talking about money comes with its own set of unique challenges, especially if you don’t see eye to eye on some fundamental issues.
News • Apr 15
86% of executives now treat tariffs as permanent — no matter who wins the White House. Here's what that could cost you
90% of the economic burden of tariffs in 2025 were shouldered by American consumers and businesses. With the new global tariff, consumers will continue to feel the burden of price hikes.
News • Apr 15
86% of executives now treat tariffs as permanent — no matter who wins the White House. Here's what that could cost you
90% of the economic burden of tariffs in 2025 were shouldered by American consumers and businesses. With the new global tariff, consumers will continue to feel the burden of price hikes.
Managing Money • Apr 15
Women will get $40 trillion from spouses in the great wealth transfer. Steve Jobs's widow offers a peek at what’s coming
You may not be the heiress to the Apple fortune, but millions of widows will be inheriting in the next few years. Here’s how to make the best of a sad situation.
Managing Money • Apr 15
Women will get $40 trillion from spouses in the great wealth transfer. Steve Jobs's widow offers a peek at what’s coming
You may not be the heiress to the Apple fortune, but millions of widows will be inheriting in the next few years. Here’s how to make the best of a sad situation.
Investing • Apr 15
Beyond Meat crashed from $200 to penny-stock territory. The CEO got a raise — and blames Americans for the collapse
How did Beyond Meat go from $234 a share to less than a penny? Competition and changing consumer sentiment have taken a bite out of the company’s sales.
Investing • Apr 15
Beyond Meat crashed from $200 to penny-stock territory. The CEO got a raise — and blames Americans for the collapse
How did Beyond Meat go from $234 a share to less than a penny? Competition and changing consumer sentiment have taken a bite out of the company’s sales.
News • Apr 13
When your $600 monthly HOA payment jumps to $1,300: How monthly and special fees are strangling homeowners
HOA and condo fees are on the rise, and they can mean the difference between being able to afford a home or not. Here’s what you need to know about HOA fees.
News • Apr 13
When your $600 monthly HOA payment jumps to $1,300: How monthly and special fees are strangling homeowners
HOA and condo fees are on the rise, and they can mean the difference between being able to afford a home or not. Here’s what you need to know about HOA fees.
News • Apr 11
Worker who said he wasn’t paid enough to live accused of torching Kimberly-Clark warehouse serving 50 million
A massive warehouse of paper products was totally destroyed by fire. A video on social media shows fires inside a warehouse, as a person says ‘All you had to do was pay us enough to live.’
News • Apr 11
Worker who said he wasn’t paid enough to live accused of torching Kimberly-Clark warehouse serving 50 million
A massive warehouse of paper products was totally destroyed by fire. A video on social media shows fires inside a warehouse, as a person says ‘All you had to do was pay us enough to live.’
News • Apr 11
A new 'fractional ownership' trend promises a way into homeownership for as little as 2% down — but there's a catch
“If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.”
News • Apr 11
A new 'fractional ownership' trend promises a way into homeownership for as little as 2% down — but there's a catch
“If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.”
News • Apr 09
‘Painful’: Anxious economists expect inflation to hit its highest peak in two years
The monthly inflation report lands this week, and experts are expecting a big increase.
News • Apr 09
‘Painful’: Anxious economists expect inflation to hit its highest peak in two years
The monthly inflation report lands this week, and experts are expecting a big increase.
Managing Money • Apr 08
Estate tax changes mean some wealthy parents who gave their children money now want it back
Some wealthy parents gave kids money to avoid paying estate taxes over $7 million. Now that the Trump administration raised the limit to $15 million, some are asking ‘Can we have our money back?’
Managing Money • Apr 08
Estate tax changes mean some wealthy parents who gave their children money now want it back
Some wealthy parents gave kids money to avoid paying estate taxes over $7 million. Now that the Trump administration raised the limit to $15 million, some are asking ‘Can we have our money back?’
News • Apr 07
The 'annoyance economy' is costing Americans billions — here are the 3 biggest culprits stealing your time and money
Here’s how to opt out of the "annoyance economy."
News • Apr 07
The 'annoyance economy' is costing Americans billions — here are the 3 biggest culprits stealing your time and money
Here’s how to opt out of the "annoyance economy."
Retirement • Apr 06
How your 401(k) balance compares by generation — and what to do if you're falling behind
See how your 401(k) stacks up by generation.
Retirement • Apr 06
How your 401(k) balance compares by generation — and what to do if you're falling behind
See how your 401(k) stacks up by generation.
Life • Apr 06
I’m a sandwich Gen Xer who has taken my parents into my home, but I’m paying all the bills. What can I do?
Once in sandwich mode, caring for children and parents, as well as saving for retirement become a challenge.
Life • Apr 06
I’m a sandwich Gen Xer who has taken my parents into my home, but I’m paying all the bills. What can I do?
Once in sandwich mode, caring for children and parents, as well as saving for retirement become a challenge.
Retirement • Apr 05
An elderly couple sold their home without a plan. Now they’re spending retirement bouncing between Airbnbs
How to avoid setting up a messy situation for you and your loved ones with some long-term planning.
Retirement • Apr 05
An elderly couple sold their home without a plan. Now they’re spending retirement bouncing between Airbnbs
How to avoid setting up a messy situation for you and your loved ones with some long-term planning.
Managing Money • Apr 04
Costco, Sam's Club, or BJ's: Which membership is actually worth the money?
Which card will save you the most money?
Managing Money • Apr 04
Costco, Sam's Club, or BJ's: Which membership is actually worth the money?
Which card will save you the most money?
Auto • Apr 04
A Florida car dealer tried to ship a stolen $460,000 Rolls-Royce overseas. It did not go well for him
Mohamed Jihad Fakih’s prison sentence highlights the reality of auto loan fraud and what car buyers should do to protect themselves.
Auto • Apr 04
A Florida car dealer tried to ship a stolen $460,000 Rolls-Royce overseas. It did not go well for him
Mohamed Jihad Fakih’s prison sentence highlights the reality of auto loan fraud and what car buyers should do to protect themselves.
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