Amtrak trains travel through Washington, DC, on September 15, 2022. Stefani Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images As domestic travel rebounds from pandemic lows and prices soar, some travelers opting for trains over planes. For many, the tradeoffs are simple: Trains are often cheaper, provide more leg room and are […]
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Car repairs are getting more expensive. Here’s why
Your eyes aren’t fooling you — your car repair bill really is getting more expensive. Several factors are pushing costs up: heavier, more complex vehicles, new materials and manufacturing methods, a worsening dearth of talented technicians and pandemic-induced supply shortages. “Customers definitely are getting sticker shock,” said David Goldsmith, who […]
Investors in Airbnb arbitrage business allege they were defrauded in scheme promising ‘higher returns than the stock market’
Illustration by Elham Ataeiazar Daryn Carr is no stranger to side hustles. After his mom died from Covid in 2020, he used funds from her pension to pay off some bills and buy a car. With the remaining money, he invested in crypto and started an ATM business. One day […]
Top Wall Street analysts pick these 3 dividend stocks for the long haul
A strong fourth-quarter earnings season is underway, and it’s time for dividend-paying companies to shine. Resilient dividend-paying companies can offer long-term growth potential and steady income. Investors ought to consider the insight of top Wall Street pros as they hunt for dividend stocks with solid fundamentals. Here are three attractive […]
Here’s the No. 1 phrase I’ve seen ‘destroy’ relationships, says Harvard psychologist of 20 years
So many unhealthy relationship dynamics are fueled by poor communication skills. As a Harvard-trained psychologist who has spent 20 years working with couples, I’ve found that the most damaging way to communicate with your partner is with contempt. Contempt is the belief that a person is beneath you, worthless, or deserving of […]
Top House China hawk to retire, opening seat in battleground Wisconsin
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., is seen outside the U.S. Capitol after the last votes of the week on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images House Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wi., chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, announced on Saturday that […]
This is the No. 1 mistake people make during divorce, says Ariana Grande’s high-powered divorce lawyer
As a celebrity divorce lawyer, Laura Wasser has seen her fair share of wacky requests. “A couple once had a parrot they were fighting over,” Wasser, who has represented Kim Kardashian, Britney Spears and Ariana Grande, and is the chief evolution officer at Divorce.com, says. When emotions are raw, it’s […]
Why direct-to-consumer darlings such as Casper, Allbirds and Peloton are now struggling
The direct-to-consumer boom is coming to an end. A once-bustling group of companies, backed by billions in venture capital funding, saw a record year for IPOs in 2021. Now, three years later, most of those direct-to-consumer, or DTC, companies still struggle with profitability. “It’s that profitability angle now that demarcates […]
Oil stocks share a bullish similarity with semis, but ‘no one cares,’ VanEck CEO says
Investors may want to consider putting money to work in a lagging part of the market. According to VanEck CEO Jan van Eck, oil stocks are getting a raw deal. “The [oil] supply is there. The companies are arguably the next best cash flowing companies [compared to] the semiconductors,” he […]
Patrick Mahomes will fly the Chiefs to Las Vegas if the team wins Super Bowl 58
Move over Disney World, there’s a new celebration destination for one of this year’s Super Bowl hopefuls. Although the big game is being held in Las Vegas — a city famous for its clubs, restaurants and shows — players won’t be partaking in the festivities ahead of Sunday night’s matchup […]