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Life Lessons From Big Tech Workers Who Got Laid Off
What happens after you lose a six-figure job at one of the world’s biggest tech companies? Four former employees of Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Intel discuss the shock they felt when they were laid off, the difficult search for a new job, and the financial and emotional fallout that followed. Read…
We Drove Two of the Most Affordable 2026 Cars. Here’s How They Compare
Auto industry analysts have already declared the death of the sub-$20,000 car in the United States as new car prices continue to rise, and cars that cost less than $30,000 are also disappearing fast. With consumers paying an average of $49,855 for new cars in July 2026, according to Cox…
How to Get a Tax ID Number for a Trust: Requirements and Steps
Setting up a trust can be a powerful way to manage and protect assets. However, it also comes with important tax responsibilities. One of the first steps many trustees face is obtaining a tax ID, or EIN. This allows the trust to operate as its own financial entity. Understanding when a trust needs…
Anthropic’s Tom Blomfield says his new coworkers are a ‘hyper-earnest group of meganerds’ with a ‘lack of ego’
Tom Blomfield has shared a candid assessment of his new Anthropic colleagues: “often weird” but with a “surprising lack of ego or politics.” Blomfield, one of the biggest names in UK tech, took a leave of absence from Y Combinator to join Anthropic’s compute team in July. He wrote in a Tuesday X…
I’m done volunteering at my kids’ schools. Now I’m planning to give that time back to myself.
For years, I was an active elementary school volunteer. Although I never dove headlong into the often intense world of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), for more than a decade, I dutifully served as a room parent for one or more of my four children’s classes. Now, my youngest child is moving on…
50 Years Old and Sick of the Daily Grind? A ‘Mini-Retirement’ Could Be the Answer
You have spent decades climbing the ladder, paying the mortgage, and putting out daily fires at work. The finish line of traditional retirement is still over a decade away, but the daily grind is already wearing you down. Quitting your job entirely is financial suicide. But the thought of spending…
7 Ways to Score a Bigger Hotel Room for Free
You’ve seen them — those lucky travelers who breeze past the standard king room and head straight for a corner suite with a view. You might think they’ve got a secret handshake or a massive corporate expense account, but usually, they’re just playing the game better than you are. The truth is…
How to Avoid Capital Gains Taxes on Quit Claim Deed
Transferring property with a quitclaim deed may seem like a quick and tax-free move, especially among family members. However, the reality can be far more complicated. These transfers often avoid immediate taxes. However, they can quietly set the stage for a much larger capital gains bill down the…
7 best movies coming to Netflix in September
Selma Blair and Sarah Michelle Gellar in "Cruel Intentions." Sony This September on Netflix, you can stream the 1990s classic “Cruel Intentions.” Other must-sees include “Phantom Thread” and “Straight Outta Compton.” There are also Netflix originals like a Unabomber movie and a doc about Olympic…
Meet John Ternus, the Apple exec who replaced Tim Cook as CEO
It’s official. John Ternus has replaced Tim Cook as Apple’s CEO. Ternus, a career product guy, is taking the helm after Cook, an operations guy, led the company for just over 15 years. Cook’s famed predecessor, Steve Jobs, was also a product guy. The new CEO steps in as Apple faces pressure on the…