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Auto 8h ago

Texas mechanic allegedly quoted woman $7,500 for part; her dad was told $2,500. Here's how to hit the brakes on scams

The well-documented phenomenon is called the "pink tax," and it's still prevalent.

A Cracker Barrel sign with Julie Masino's image.

News 9h ago

Cracker Barrel CEO erased the 'Old Timer' and cost the chain nearly $100M. Now she's out — with a $4.6M exit package

The power of American nostalgia proved enough to stop a pricey rebrand in its tracks — and oust the executive behind it.

Trump

News 9h ago

New tariffs, same headaches: Trump sued by small businesses scrambling to stop his newest import taxes

The White House has taken yet another bite out of the tariff apple, and legal-minded opponents aren’t happy.

HAPPENING NOW

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News 11h ago

'You are getting f-----!': Kevin O'Leary says New Yorkers will pay the price for Mamdani's 30% cheaper groceries plan

Supporters say the plan will make groceries more affordable for struggling families, while opponents argue the stores will require taxpayer subsidies and could hurt existing businesses.

President Trump takes questions in the Oval Office.

News 11h ago

'White-hot rage-giving': Donations hit a record high as Americans throw cash at nonprofits hurt by Trump admin cuts

While philanthropic donations hit a record of $617 billion in 2025, nonprofits still face plenty of financial troubles.

Young woman smiling with relief in the rain

Taxes 12h ago

IRS will automatically wipe late-filing penalties up to 25% for taxpayers with a 3-year clean record

Were you late paying your taxes? It's now a little bit easier to get through the process.

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Managing Money 13h ago

'It is an investment': Women are paying $50K to dress for the job they want — does it actually pay off?

What does it cost to look like you belong in the C-suite? For some women, $50K.

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man in snow room

Life 14h ago

Forget saunas — six-figure snow rooms are the cool new trend for the world's wealthiest wellness-minded

Whether it’s in a yacht, home or your local gym, these outlandish flexes of status are purported to have some health benefits.

Lily Vittayarukskul

News 17h ago

30-year-old inspired by her aunt's illness built an AI startup that's now raised nearly $10M. Here's how she did it

At 16, Lily Vittayarukskul watched her family's finances and relationships unravel after her aunt's cancer diagnosis. Now 30, she's turned that experience into Waterlily, an AI platform that helps families plan for the cost of long-term care.

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, speaking in 2024.

Investing 17h ago

Morgan Stanley says SpaceX at $100 would imply zero AI value after stock plunges roughly 50% from post-IPO high

SpaceX shares have hit a record low as investors sour on the company's AI spending.

Workers fix a Floridian home damaged in the wake of Hurricane Ian in 2022.

News 17h ago

A Florida couple's $39,000 hurricane repair turned into a $176,000 bill — and a 5-year lien on their home

The Welches signed up for government help after consecutive hurricanes, and ended up with shoddy work, no documentation and a lien that prevents them from selling their home for five years.

Pedestrians exit a parked Waymo self-driving car in front of Google's San Francisco headquarters.

News 18h ago

Waymo robotaxis have racked up almost $10K in parking fines in one Texas city — why their driving may still be too human

Among the infractions: Parking in a spot reserved for people with disabilities.

Margot Robbie

Investing Jul 27

The 'sexy math' behind Reformation's Big Short-style pitch to Wall Street on its $1 billion IPO

With a bathtub video straight out of The Big Short, Reformation is pitching investors on loyal customers, near-forecastable repeat sales and AI-powered stores.

Tobias Lütke, CEO, Shopify, on Centre Stage during day two of Collision 2019 at Enercare Center in Toronto.

News 17.3k views

Shopify CEO calls pensioners 'dependents' who should lose voting rights — then agreed the ultra-rich should get 5 votes

As a civics refresher, the right to vote is guaranteed to all US citizens aged 18 or older, even if they’ve never worked or paid any tax.

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Real Estate 105.9k views

An Oregon renter refused to pay a $287 electrician bill. A court just ordered his landlord to pay him $32,000

And that figure could jump to more than $250,000, if a judge agrees.

People lined up at CVS pharmacy

Insurance Jul 27

'Job lock' hits 24% of U.S. workers — staying in jobs they hate because losing health insurance terrifies them

Employees depend so much on employer-sponsored health care coverage that they’re willing to stick to a job they hate for the long haul.

Buyers say they're feeling rushed to sign agreements before viewing homes.

News Jul 27

‘Unfair and dishonest’ contracts are now rampant in real estate thanks to mandatory homebuyers’ agreements, experts say

Some buyers have been rushed and pressured to sign buyer’s representation agreements before looking at a home — locking them into terms they didn’t even know to watch out for.

Upset woman sitting on a couch.

Managing Money Jul 27

Tapping into your 401(k) to buy out your home during a divorce could cost you long term. Here's what expert advise

When you get a divorce, you may need to buy out your spouse's interest in a home. This can come at a huge financial cost, especially when mortgage rates are high. But what's the solution?