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Nicolas Cage at the 63rd Annual Berlinale International Film Festival.

Investing 21m ago

Nicolas Cage once blew through $150M — and it wasn't the dinosaur skull or king cobras that broke him

The actor has said that real estate and poor financial planning were at the root of his financial problems.

Children were previously separated from their families on the airline until this policy was implemented — under protest.

Life 21m ago

Ryanair will stop charging parents extra to sit with their children on flights — why it 'reluctantly' changed course

UK regulators had started an investigation into whether the fees were illegal.

An elderly couple is taking a walk in the city center.

Managing Money 1h ago

53% of couples clash over when to retire — therapists and advisors say the fix starts here

If your spouse wants you to keep working, it can create a lot of conflict in a marriage. Therapists suggest getting to the root of each person's needs to find compromise.

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L: Halal meat, R: Salahodeen Abdul-Kafi

Life 1h ago

Former tech worker quit his 14-year career to launch a BBQ restaurant and made $2.3M in revenue in his first year

Spending $210K a month on costs while paying himself nothing, Abdul-Kafi's first-year success shows what happens when tech-world discipline meets an untapped market gap.

Tim Cook and Micron building.

News 5h ago

'Not constructive': Tim Cook blames Micron for Apple's $300 price hike. Micron suggests Apple helped cause the shortage

Apple raised prices across its lineup this week and blamed the chipmakers that supply its memory. One of those suppliers tells a different story about how the shortage started.

A split panel photo of Pokémon cards and Dave Ramsey

Managing Money 18h ago

A Texas man went $15K into debt buying Pokémon cards to flip — he's sold zero, and Dave Ramsey lets him have it

A wannabe Pokémon reseller is stuck with a bunch of unsold cards and $15K in debt. Here’s what Dave Ramsey has to say about this “stupid” life decision.

A photo of a woman reviewing her finances

Managing Money 18h ago

Fidelity reveals how much Americans actually have in their 401(k) by age — and when most finally hit $100K

New data from Fidelity offers insights into how much people across age groups have actually managed to save for retirement in their 401(k)s.

A photo of a businesswoman carrying a box of her desk supplies

Managing Money 19h ago

A mom got fired in her first week for taking 1 day off — and in 49 states, it's perfectly legal

One Redditor said she was fired after taking a day off in her first week to care for her sick toddler. A lawyer weighs in on what’s legal and what’s not when it comes to firing employees.

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News 20h ago

A mom was killed over a watch sale on Facebook Marketplace — amid a trend of robberies by would-be buyers nationwide

Selling something on Facebook Marketplace? Armed robberies are known to happen during Marketplace exchanges. Here’s how to stay safe.

A photo of a house for sale in foreclosure

News 20h ago

A Michigan family owed $2,242 in taxes. The county sold their home for $76K — less than half its worth

After foreclosure, a Michigan family only received $74,000 for their $200,000 home that was seized over delinquent taxes.

A photo of Stephanie Wolfe and her mother, Sherri Detherage

News 21h ago

A Michigan mom started collecting cans to pay for her daughter's chemo — and it says everything about U.S. medical debt

Sherri Detherage of Westland, Michigan, has raised more than $1,000 in a matter of weeks by collecting empty bottles and cans donated by her community.

A photo of an elderly couple in the Netherlands

Managing Money 21h ago

The U.S. scored 61.1 out of 100 on a global retirement ranking — 3 countries show what Americans are missing

The 2025 Mercer Pension Index ranks the U.S. No. 30 out of 52 countries with a C+ retirement score. Here's how to close the gap.

Frustrated man sitting in front of computer.

Managing Money 21h ago

Over 500,000 Americans are stuck waiting 20 months for the IRS to return refunds stolen by identity thieves

The IRS workforce is down 27% from a year ago — and for the half-million Americans waiting on identity theft resolutions, that staffing collapse means refunds withheld for nearly two years.

A photo of a wealthy home

News 22h ago

$612K average income, $4.8M homes: Inside America's 5 wealthiest suburbs

A new analysis from personal finance platform MoneyLion ranked America’s wealthiest suburbs. Here are the top five.

A photo of a woman on her laptop stressed

Managing Money 22h ago

She booked a non-refundable trip, then got called back to the office — lawyers say she's likely out of luck

As more companies put return-to-office mandates in place, workers are finding plans upended. But does an employer have any responsibility for the costs?

Fake shopping apps aim to help real overspenders.

Managing Money 23h ago

A new trend is helping shoppers get their fix without spending a cent. Can ‘dopamine sites’ curb overconsumption?

Compulsive shoppers and even overeaters are getting ‘vicarious satiety’ thanks to apps that aim to mimic the rush of getting a good deal.

A younger adult with brown hair sits at a table while his parents place their hands on his shoulders, embracing him.

Managing Money Jun 29

Americans may not reach financial independence until age 37 — and a viral trend called 'moneymaxxing' aims to fix that

It’s time to give your bank account the ‘maxxing’ treatment.

Grandmother and grandson sitting in front of laptop.

Managing Money Jun 29

A grandma wants to gift $50K in stock for her grandson's college — but $25,000 in hidden gains could trigger a tax trap

Nearly half of bachelor's degree holders owe more than $25,000 in student loans. Family money can help — but gifting appreciated stock the wrong way could trigger a surprise tax bill.

Older couple smile for the camera, seen posing together in workout clothes at an outdoor track.

Managing Money Jun 29

Are you richer than you think? 5 clear signs you’re doing better than the average American in 2026

Here’s what it takes to officially consider yourself ahead of the pack.