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Powerball winner Andrew "Jack" Whittaker with his grand daughter Brandi Bragg backstage after their appearence on TRL in 2002.

Managing Money 35m ago

Jack Whittaker won $315M in Powerball, gave away $50M — then lost his granddaughter, his wife and business reputation

Jack Whittaker thought it was a dream come true. It proved to be a nightmare.

Wife helps elderly husband recovering from a stroke.

Retirement 1h ago

A stroke can cost $78K a year in home care that Medicare won't cover. Returning to work carries own hidden costs

The lifetime costs of a stroke can easily top $140,000. If you're worried about these expenses derailing your retirement, should you go back to work?

Students are stressed about what they may have missed by using AI in school.

News 2h ago

Four years after ChatGPT, ‘AI natives’ are graduating college with key skills missing — and a bad case of ‘AI guilt’

Some new grads are embarrassed by how they got through their degrees, and their employers are noticing a lack of critical thinking.

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A couple standing outside of The Open Book in Scotland

Life 3h ago

A £175-a-night Airbnb in Scotland lets travelers run a real bookstore — and travelers are paying to work there

The Open Book is believed to be the world’s first “bookshop holiday” and continues to be booked two years in advance.

A woman working on her finances

Managing Money 4h ago

If you always say ‘yes’ to these 5 crucial things, you're probably broke (regardless of how much money you make)

Six-figure salaries don't guarantee security. Survey data shows why saying yes too often — to loans, favors and lifestyle creep — can undo even a high income.

A photo of two adult males talking

Managing Money 4h ago

Retired parents spend $48K a year supporting their unemployed 43-year-old son — but cutting him off isn't easy

Giving your adult child money may be enabling them to keep avoiding adult responsibilities. Here’s how to cut them off if they’re still financially dependent.

Photo of a couple outside clinking wine glasses

Managing Money 5h ago

You’ve got a leg up on about 50% of Americans if you check off any of these three boxes — how do you stack up?

Even if financial stress is making you toss and turn at night, you may be doing a bit better than you think compared to other Americans.

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Alex Trebek and former home

News 5h ago

Alex Trebek's former $33M estate could sell below asking at a no-reserve auction — and it's a warning for all sellers

The sale reflects a cooling luxury housing market where even trophy properties can struggle to fetch top dollar — and offers practical takeaways for anyone planning to sell a home.

Young woman holding phone while smiling on the street

Investing 6h ago

Over 70% of Gen Z investors hold a third of their portfolio in crypto — and only 13% of day traders make money

Investing is starting to look a lot less like wealth building and a lot more like gambling for America’s youngest investors.

Daisy Kelly shows off her brand Glow For It's makeup products

News 6h ago

A 27-year-old's eyelash serum brand now pulls $7.9 million a year — with 40% of sales coming from TikTok Shop

TikTok Shop has turned scrolling into shopping but its frictionless checkout may leave some consumers with more impulse buys.

Woman sitting in her truck

Auto 6h ago

I thought I could afford my dream truck. Now I’m stuck paying $900 a month and can’t escape the payment

Three in 10 Americans trading in a vehicle owe more than it's worth, according to data from Edmunds.

Castle Mont Rouge in Rougemont, seen from the road.

Managing Money 7h ago

A North Carolina man was building his castle for 30 years — after a romance turned sour, he was almost forced to sell

It’s not clear whether this was a business deal gone bad or a romance scam all along.

Man looks up at camera with unimpressed look, measuring tape dangles around his neck, while he adjusts a suit on a mannequin.

Life 7h ago

My niece just invited me to her Bridgerton-themed wedding — but do I actually have to spend money on a costume?

“Themed weddings should be fun for guests, not financially stressful.”

Elderly woman drinking a takeout coffee

Managing Money 7h ago

Americans pay $5,500+ a year on coffee as prices hit 25-year volatility — but cutting the habit could cost you more

Coffee lowers your risk of diabetes, Alzheimer’s, liver disease, cancers and more — what can’t it do?

A photo of Bernie Sanders

News 8h ago

The real welfare queen': Sanders says Walmart spent $37.6B on buybacks as workers rely on Medicaid and SNAP

Walmart workers rank high in terms of employees on Medicaid and SNAP benefits, according to new government data released in July.

The camera popcorn bucket for The Odyssey.

News 22h ago

These $50 movie popcorn buckets sold out instantly — then the CEO of IMAX begged China to ship over theirs

Theater chains are cashing in as fans buy collectible buckets — sometimes without even seeing the movie.

Belle Burden's memoir Strangers recounts a difficult divorce when she learned what she did not know about her family's finances.

Managing Money 22h ago

American women were ‘triggered’ by this hit memoir of betrayal — now they’re rushing to gain control of their finances

Strangers by Belle Burden is making women rethink what they know about their marriages and their money.