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Who Pays Property Taxes on a Land Contract? Rules and Examples

Land contracts can offer a path to homeownership without a traditional mortgage, but the financial responsibilities involved are not always straightforward. Property tax obligations in particular depend on how the contract is structured, and misunderstanding them can lead to serious financial consequences for either party. Here is what to know…

The 7 best movies coming to Netflix in May

Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried in "Jennifer's Body."20th Century FoxThis month, you can stream 2000s classics like “Jennifer’s Body” and “Hitch.”There are also horror-thrillers like “Nope” and “Black Phone 2.”The Netflix original comedy “Ladies First” starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike is also streaming.Here are the best movies coming…

8 politicians who have attended the Met Gala — and what they wore

The Brother Vellies dress was strapless and had a tulle mermaid-style skirt. “Tax the rich” was written on the back in large red type.In March 2023, the Office of Congressional Ethics found that Ocasio-Cortez’s staff didn’t pay for the rented dress, makeup, or hairstyling until February 2022, two days after the…

House Hunting: Everything You Need to Know

If you think house hunting is like searching for the perfect show to binge on Netflix, you’re not alone. More than half of home buyers say finding the right home is the most challenging part of the home-buying process.1 But you don’t need to be on House Hunters to find your…

14 of the best legacy sequels — and 6 of the worst

The original trilogy of Spider-Man films concluded in 2007, with Tobey Maguire’s version of the web-slinger burying his best friend, Harry, and potentially reconnecting with his love, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst). There was supposed to be a fourth movie, but it never materialized, leaving fans of that trilogy with little…

Why Recruiters Are Scouting New Talent Outside the Office (and Where They’re Looking)

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high performers. Zety’s latest Off-The-Clock Recruiting Report surveyed 1,001 employees responsible for hiring and found that 59% feel very comfortable recruiting candidates outside of work—and many…

How to Reap the Cash-Back Rewards of Buying Gold at Costco

Costco sells millions of dollars in gold every month, and the inventory usually vanishes within hours of appearing online. The smartest buyers are not just collecting physical bullion alongside their bulk groceries. They are actively gaming the warehouse club’s rewards system to beat the market price. Because the profit margins…

How to File an Insurance Claim: Everything You Need to Know

There you were, just minding your own business—and then wham! An emotionally compromised teenager was texting their BFF while driving, ran a red light, and smashed into your car. A thief broke into your apartment while you were off on vacation and stole a bunch of your stuff. Your washing…