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Real Estate 1h ago

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.

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Insurance 2h ago

'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 3h ago

‘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.

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Managing Money 6h ago

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?

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Retirement 6h ago

A 61-year-old stashed Roblox shares in his IRA before the company went public — now it reportedly holds $68 million

Two Democrats are now taking action against the strategy, introducing a new bill in July to close the loophole.

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Real Estate 7h ago

A paid-off inherited home can still cost thousands per month — attorneys explain how to protect yourself

While many people dream of owning a home, inheriting one may not be the blessing that some people think it is. Find out the downsides of an inheritance and learn about our options.

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Taxes 7h ago

IRS threatens to seize a farmer's land over a $20,000 refund it sent by accident — money he tried to return

If you get a tax refund you think may be an error, here’s what to do to avoid a costly situation.

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Managing Money 7h ago

27-year-old NYC locksmith spent $7,000 to launch her business — then one TikTok brought in 60 jobs a week

Sahar Yona, A.K.A. Locksmith Girl, is booked and busy after going viral.

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Retirement 7h ago

Roth IRAs offer tax-free retirement income — but for some retirees, a traditional IRA saves more money

Your income and tax bracket play a role in determining the best savings strategy to meet your retirement goals.

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Retirement 8h ago

Medicare's 2-year look-back rule can spike premiums by hundreds a month when retirees sell their homes

A home sale's capital gains can trigger Medicare's IRMAA surcharge, raising premiums for retirees who sell too late.

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Retirement 8h ago

Fidelity says retirees now face $185,500 in healthcare costs — up 7.5% from last year, and long-term care isn't included

More than half of preretirees believe all of their healthcare expenses in retirement will be covered by Medicare, but they assume wrong.

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Taxes 8h ago

$25 billion in World Cup prediction market bets and the IRS still hasn't said how winnings are taxed

Tax experts see three possible treatments for prediction market winnings — gambling, capital gains, or Section 1256. Each produces a very different bill.

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Life 9h ago

My eccentric brother, 62, inherited our dad's $150,000 watch — but he wants to just toss it in the ocean. What can I do?

"Money can usually be divided fairly. A one-of-a-kind family heirloom can't.”

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News 23h ago

Arizona State launches degree on becoming an influencer — exactly the career more than half of Gen Z adults dream of

Influencers are earning about as much as nurses, on average, with top content creators raking in millions. Now, Arizona State University is offering a degree in it.

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Life Jul 26

I've stayed in hundreds of Airbnbs across nearly 100 countries. These are the 9 amenities that saved me thousands

Filtering Airbnbs by price isn’t necessarily the best way to find the most affordable accommodation. These features can save you even more money.

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News 91.3k views

Democrats killed Trump's $3B plan to buy oil at $20 a barrel — now the reserve has dropped to 311M barrels, a 1983 low

Trump may have released millions of oil barrels, but he wanted to buy millions when it was dirt cheap. Learn all the messy politics that goes into managing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

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News Jul 26

Milwaukee woman facing eviction posed as landlord on Zillow, scammed 4 families out of nearly $8,000 in cash

Fraudsters are getting more creative and brash, but there are some telltale signs you should watch out for

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News Jul 26

Elizabeth Warren says House stock trading ban has 'major loopholes' — 48% of Congress still owns individual stocks

The legislation bans individual stock trading among members of Congress and their families — but they can keep current stock portfolios intact and reinvest any dividends.

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News Jul 26

ICE uses a $125 million Thomson Reuters deal to access your credit card data without a warrant

A recent investigation suggests that personal details collected by credit card companies can become accessible to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

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Real Estate Jul 26

Idaho's $799K pirate ship house earns $80K a year on Airbnb — but experts say quirky homes carry hidden costs

One-of-a-kind homes can attract viral attention, premium rental income and eager buyers — but experts say they can also come with financing hurdles and resale risks.