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Tesla ends 3-year strike in Sweden by throwing money at it
Elon Musk’s long battle with Tesla’s striking workers in Sweden is finally coming to an end. On Thursday, IF Metall said it is suspending its nearly three-year industrial action against Tesla, effective August 19, after the company bought out all of the Swedish union’s striking workers. The…
My partner owns the house we live in. At first, I was nervous about money — and about what would happen if we broke up.
“I never want to own a house.” That’s what I had said, confidently, for years. After growing up assuming I’d own a house one day, I realized, like most millennials, I might never be able to comfortably afford one. I decided to be at peace with it and leaned in. No giant repair bills, no
Here Are 6 Tips to Do It Just Right
Summer is winding down, but you may still want your car looking good before the season ends. With new car prices approaching $50,000, many owners want to keep their vehicles looking their best for years to come. According to Consumer Reports, “frequent washing is also the best way to maintain a…
My relationship with my tween son has changed over the years. Changing my approach to our dynamic has helped.
My son is 12, almost 13. I always prided myself on having an awesome relationship with him, so it’s difficult to admit that some of the stereotypical, totally natural teenage behaviors he’s starting to exhibit have hit me hard. Our relationship has started to change as he’s grown up, and I’ve…
I spent $2,700 flying around the world just to keep my airline status. I got stuck in Qatar and ran out of clothes, but it was worth it.
I flew more than 100,000 miles last year for my job as an aviation content creator, making airports and airplanes feel almost like a second home. After that much time in the air, a comfortable seat and a quiet airport lounge aren’t just loyalty perks; they make my exhausting travel schedules far…
I Rolled Over My 401(k) With a Check. Will It Trigger a 10% Penalty?
You took a $100,000 distribution by check from your 401(k) and are now wondering if the IRS will penalize you. The answer depends on whether you completed the rollover correctly. A check isn’t necessarily problematic, but missing this deadline could cost you roughly $34,000 in taxes and a penalty…
The burger wars are heating up as McDonald’s loses ground to an old rival
Peter Lauwers used to swing by McDonald’s to buy dinner for his family on busy weeknights. A few years ago, though, the Michigan-based father, who runs a mobile app development company, noticed rising prices for Big Macs and Quarter Pounders. The chain also offered fewer deals he liked, such as…
Burger King revamped its playbook. It’s working.
The burger wars are heating up. Burger King’s second-quarter US same-store sales jumped 8.5%, while McDonald’s growth lagged at 0.8% and Wendy’s went backward, falling 7%. It’s not just a win for Burger King’s new strategy (more on that in a bit). It shows the burger wars are alive and well, writes…
Why Venture Capital Funds Must Get Bigger To Compete
On August 5, chief AI scientist Jeff Dean announced he was leaving Google after 27 years. Google proceeded to lose ~$180 billion in market cap, making this the largest impact I’ve ever seen by one employee departing. He’s co-founding Discovery Loop, a public benefit corporation aimed at using AI to…
7 Ways AI Can Cut Hundreds Off Your Next Trip
Here’s a number worth your attention: The share of travelers over 50 who use artificial intelligence to hunt for travel deals just doubled in a single year, from 8% to 16%. That’s straight from AARP’s 2026 Travel Trends report. Translation? A lot of your neighbors have figured out something you…