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Retirement calculator: How much do you really need to retire? When you think of your bucket list, what does it include? International adventures? Courtside tickets to watch your favorite team? No matter your dreams, one essential item probably sits at the top of your list: retirement. Understanding your retirement needs To plan for a financially secure future, it’s important to assess your potential expenses, anticipate your desired lifestyle, and determine the resources required to support i...
Ready to recall: These meats are behind 40% of USDA food warnings A staggering 37 million pounds of frozen chicken and pork products, much of it ready to eat, is no longer considered safe for consumption after being shipped to retailers, including Trader Joe’s, across the U.S. and exported to Canada and Mexico. Four customers complained about glass shards in the food to the manufacturer, Ajinomoto Foods North America, which issued a recall and alerted regulators at the U.S Department of A...
The rising cost of slip and fall claims for U.S. businesses Slips and falls are a regular occurrence for customer-facing businesses. A customer might slip on a wet floor in a restaurant, or someone could fall at a trampoline park. Visitors can also trip and fall in retail stores, hotels or gyms. The fall might only last a few seconds, but the claim following it can arrive weeks, months or in some cases, years later, often resulting in significant costs for the business. Slip-and-fall claims...
Why renting may now be a better financial move than buying Not long ago, buying a home felt like an automatic milestone in many American adults’ lives, but those days are increasingly behind us. In 2025, home sales reached a new 30-year low, and with homeownership out of reach for many Americans, more people are renting to preserve their monthly cash flow. The housing affordability crisis facing America has raised plenty of questions. Is buying still a smart financial move in today’s mar...
Trump Force One: The 2026 technical overhaul of the world’s most famous 757 In the private aviation sector, the line between legacy narrow-body aircraft and modern strategic assets is increasingly defined by technological retrofits. There’s no better evidence for this than the fact that, while many operators are eyeing newer airframes, the strategic overhaul of “Trump Force One” — the nickname for the President’s personal Boeing 757 — proves that capital liquidity is better served by retrofitti...
Stress sweating vs. heat sweating Picture this: Eighty thousand fans in a stadium are on their feet and holding their breath, anticipating a penalty kick that could decide everything. In that suspended moment, players and supporters alike feel that familiar prickle of sweat that has nothing to do with the afternoon sun. That's anxiety sweating, and it's completely different from the sweat people break during a workout or a hot summer commute. Aside from being interesting science, understanding...
tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Florence in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as...
tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Dothan in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as price...
Trong Nguyen // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Decatur in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond...
Trong Nguyen // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Daphne in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as...
Felix Mizioznikov // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Birmingham in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and...
tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Auburn in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as price...
tokar // Shutterstock Are home prices going up in Anniston in 2026? Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the housing market is in the early stages of a long, gradual reset. Redfin economists predict that affordability will slowly improve this year and beyond as...
How US airports are managing the massive influx of World Cup traffic Between June 11 and July 19, 2026, the Western world will be busy celebrating football (referred to as soccer in the United States). Held every four years, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place across three countries: the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. According to FIFA estimates, the event will draw around 6.5 million tourists, out of which at least 40% will be international travelers. The 16 host cities (11 of which are in the U...
Just graduated and preparing for your first paycheck? Here's how you should allocate your money When college graduates throw their caps into the air this year, many of them will be preparing to start a nine-to-five job for the first time. While that comes with the excitement of a first paycheck, it also comes with the need to learn about how to manage your money. Personal finances are, as the name implies, personal. That means that the amount of cash one recent graduate allocates to their...
Ocean freight rates double since March as carriers aggressively squeeze capacity Mid-May 2026 saw a dramatic intersection of legal reprieve, aggressive threats, and targeted diplomacy defining global commerce. The U.S. executive branch successfully stabilized its immediate economic policy as an appellate court paused a ruling that had briefly neutralized the nation's 10% global surcharge. Empowered by this judicial lifeline, Washington escalated its transactional pressure on Europe by...
What it means to be financially liquid Cash is often crowned king — and for good reason. It typically upholds its value and allows you to instantly make purchases. When you add cash into an account or investment, it's also important to understand how easily you can access it, which is known as liquidity, reports Ally Financial. What is financial liquidity? Financial liquidity refers to the ease with which an asset — anything ranging from a money market savings account to an ETF to real estate ...
Media_Photos // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting across the US The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be curious to know...
FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums: USA, Mexico, and Canada venues Before learning about all the FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, it’s important to understand that the 2026 Football World Cup is special for so many reasons. After 1994, the United States is once again hosting the Football World Cup. It is the first World Cup hosted by more than two countries and also the first to feature 48 teams. This is the first time Canada is hosting the men’s FIFA World Cup. In addition, Mexico becomes the first coun...
How ADHD affects health by middle age Living with ADHD as an adult can mean years of working overtime to keep up with everyone else. Because of challenges with executive function and focus, you might struggle with ADHD burnout, staying connected with friends, and parenting or caregiving responsibilities. By the time you land in middle age — between ages 40 and 65 — the stress can take a real toll on your mental well-being and physical health. That’s the takeaway from new research out of the U...
The 10 most expensive states for e-commerce sales tax in 2026 and how to plan your Q2 and Q3 strategy around them As finance leaders across the country close the books on Q1 and look ahead to the rest of the year, the landscape for tax-efficient growth is shifting beneath them. While many teams focus on customer acquisition costs or churn, sales and use tax can bite into margins by driving all-in pricing up for purchasers and turning them away. In states where combined rates now exceed 10%,...
SpaceX stock: 7 things every investor should know ahead of the SpaceX IPO The newly unveiled Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) S-1 registration statement delivers essential financial disclosures that potential investors must scrutinize before considering buying SpaceX stock. This filing officially lifts the veil on SpaceX's financials, detailing everything from its rapid Starlink subscriber growth to a massive, capital-intensive pivot into orbital artificial intelligence (AI)...
More Americans are getting financial advice from AI More Americans are turning to AI for financial information. According to First National Bank of Omaha's 2025 Financial Wellbeing Study, 31% of respondents consult an advisor, and 46% have already used tools like ChatGPT to help manage their money, while 50% say they trust AI for financial advice. The findings suggest AI financial guidance is becoming more common, and according to Accredited Debt Relief, it's worth understanding what it means fo...
Scammers are using stolen identities to land jobs. Your resume could be next Since the post-pandemic shift to remote work, there’s been a noticeable spike in job scams, with 1 in 3 job seekers reporting stumbling across one. While these scams still successfully trap many inexperienced hopefuls, there’s better awareness about how to avoid them and report their perpetrators. Unfortunately, though, today’s work culture, which is often run from behind screens, has given rise to another issue: emplo...
How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community Last fall, Harsimran Singh was well on his way to bringing 15,000 fans to Stockton for an international tournament of the ancient Indian sport Kabaddi, CalMatters reports. Then, suddenly, athletes started dropping out. They seemed to manufacture excuses to avoid the sport’s world cup. As president of the American Kabaddi Federation, Singh felt increasingly shaken as the cancellations mounted. He began pressing for a...
