The cost of maintaining a home in the United States has been steadily increasing, adding to the already expensive process of buying a house. Recent data from Bankrate.com reveals that the “hidden costs” of homeownership now amount to an average of $18,118 annually, translating to $1,510 per month. These expenses encompass property taxes, homeowners insurance,
The United Auto Workers (UAW) President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog, Neil Barofsky. The investigation aims to uncover whether Fain has abused his power as the union president and if there have been any acts of corruption within the union’s leadership. The court filing reveals accusations of obstruction and
Delta Air Lines recently announced its plans to introduce premium economy service on its transcontinental flights starting in September. This move is part of the airline’s strategy to cater to customers who are willing to pay extra for enhanced comfort and perks during their travel experience. Premium economy has become a popular class of service
The current state of the real estate market shows that home equity is at near all-time highs. In the first quarter of 2024, U.S. mortgage holders saw their total home equity surpass $17 trillion, coming close to the record set in the third quarter of 2023. This increase in home equity has been largely attributed
Recently, a panel of independent advisors to the Food and Drug Administration recommended Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug donanemab for full approval in the United States. This recommendation marks a significant milestone in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, offering new hope to patients and their families who are impacted by this devastating condition. Alzheimer’s disease affects
Disney’s theme parks have always been a place of magic and wonder, but as times change, so do the attractions. Recently, there has been a shift towards incorporating more relevant and fan-favorite intellectual properties into the existing rides and theme parks. One of the most exciting developments is the transformation of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s
Stock market crashes are not new phenomena in the history of the financial markets. Understanding the key elements that have historically led to crashes is crucial in predicting and preparing for the next crash. One of these elements is a frothy stock market, characterized by significant rallies before a crash. The Panic of 1907 and
If you’re a U.S. citizen or resident alien living and working outside the country, the deadline for filing your 2023 taxes is quickly approaching. While the regular tax deadline was April 15th for most taxpayers, there is an automatic two-month extension to June 17th for expats. This extension applies to individuals who either live outside
GameStop witnessed a drastic drop of 12% in its shares on Monday, following a significant sell-off initiated by a disappointing earnings report and an unimpressive livestream by Roaring Kitty. This decline continued from Friday, where the stock plummeted by almost 40% in a single day, leaving the price at around $25 per share. The company
There seems to be a split among experts regarding the future of the housing market in the latter half of the year. Glenn Kelman, the chief executive of Redfin, is optimistic about the market’s outlook, suggesting that we may have hit rock bottom and are poised for improvement. However, other experts like Jeff Ostrowski from
