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ChameleonsEye / Shutterstock.comTaxes are impacting more folks who sell their homes, particularly if the property has seen a significant increase in value. Since 1997, most home sellers have been able to exclude from capital gains taxes up to $500,000 of the profit made when selling a primary home. But that limit has never been indexed for inflation. As a result of appreciating property values, a recent analysis by the…
Johnson / Money Talks NewsYour portfolio just got a reprieve. Don’t waste it. President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran late Tuesday, and within hours the entire financial world flipped on its head. The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 2.95%, the S&P 500 gained 2.56%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite surged 3.46% at the open Wednesday. Oil? Crushed. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersAmerican consumers are hunting for cheaper gas following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States, Israel, and Iran, contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. It’s unclear if they’ll find it any time soon. Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth told reporters April 8 the American military had “done its part for now,” but “remains ready” to resume…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersNothing feels more like adulting than doing your taxes. Tax Day is fast approaching on April 15, and young people today have more resources than ever to help them file quickly and cheaply, from artificial intelligence to social media to good, old-fashioned answers from mom and dad. But the expanse of resources for young people can be not only overwhelming but also misleading…
Elliott Cowand Jr / Shutterstock.comTwo major U.S. airlines announced new fee increases. Delta Air Lines will charge many passengers more to check bags starting April 7, with a first checked bag starting at $45. For its part, Southwest Airlines announced that it would also hike checked bag fees, meaning four major U.S. carriers in two weeks have announced higher bag fees as the war in Iran causes jet fuel prices to spike.
Kit Leong / Shutterstock.comIs the Buc-ee’s cult facing a schism? A Florida man and formerly loyal Buc-ee’s fan has gone viral for ripping around $200 worth of beaver-branded merch off his car in protest of the Texas-based travel center chain’s pay-at-the-pump policy. Griffin McCarty posted the video to his TikTok account on March 17, saying he drove 30 miles to the St. Augustine, Florida, Buc-ee’s location to use a gift…
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock.comAI is reshaping how work gets done, but not always for the better. More than half of U.S. employees say they’ve received “workslop” from a manager, raising new concerns about leadership standards and accountability. What is workslop? In Zety’s latest survey of 1,000 U.S. workers, workslop is defined as AI-generated work that looks polished but lacks accuracy, substance, or proper review.
Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock.comFord Motor Company is recalling more than 420,000 vehicles, according to a recent notice posted on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The recall for the vehicles is due to a fault in the car’s windshield wipers, which the notice says could malfunction as its wiper arms may break, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Here’s what you need to know…
Pressmaster / Shutterstock.comWhether you’re a singleton living off takeout or a parent feeding a growing family, food is something we all have to spend money on. Many of us could stand to spend less than we currently do. From the simple and easy to the somewhat extreme, here are smart ways to save money on groceries. The first step to saving money on food is to think like a Boy Scout (i.e., “Be Prepared”).
dennizn / Shutterstock.comYour Costco membership costs $65 a year for Gold Star or Business, or $130 for Executive. For most people, that fee disappears after a few trips to the bulk aisle. But here’s something every Costco shopper should know: The warehouse giant has built an ecosystem of services most members never touch. I’m talking about travel deals, prescription discounts, insurance quotes, free tire service…