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I’m helping my mother-in-law with ‘Swedish death cleaning.’ I wish more families did this while they have the chance.
Every year, my husband and I make the trek from California to Michigan to live with his 85-year-old mom, Elizabeth, for a few months. These have been lovely family visits that give us a chance to spend time together, and they’ve also allowed me to help her with Swedish death cleaning. This…
This VC used AI to try to snag a restaurant reservation. Resy wasn’t having it
AI agents can do lots of tasks. Landing you a table at one of New York’s trendiest restaurants might not be one. JC Bahr-de Stefano, principal at Better Tomorrow Ventures, a fintech-focused VC firm, learned that after he connected an AI tool called Instinct to his Resy account in hopes of getting a…
AI financial advisers may soon outperform humans in wealth management decisions
For decades, Americans were given the same advice about money: Find a good financial adviser. Trust the person, not just the process. That model worked when markets were simpler, tax laws changed more slowly, statements arrived quarterly and financial decision-making wasn’t so complex. But today…
Ann Arbor, Michigan, is one of the US’ best college towns. See why students and locals love the Midwestern city.
What counts as a college town? Depends on who you ask. For some, the presence of a large public university is a non-negotiable. For others, having a large enough non-student population is an immediate disqualifier. Some towns might not have as strong a connection to their central university as…
Supermarkets are suing NYC over Mamdani’s city-run grocery stores’ ‘predatory pricing scheme’
New York City is facing a second lawsuit from private grocers over Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s city-run supermarket initiative. The latest case, filed in federal court Wednesday morning, alleges that the administration’s plan to roll out five government-funded stores will undercut local competitors in…
Jobs market may determine if credit scores continue declining in 2026
A strong credit score can be the key to major financial purchases and affordable loans, but some states saw notable declines that created a “perfect storm” for Americans’ wallets, according to a credit repair expert. On Thursday, WalletHub released its list of the states with the largest credit…
I bought a condo in a mountain resort, sight unseen. After 5 years of perks and many drawbacks, I’m ready to leave.
In late spring 2021, I sat on the couch adrift in my living room and asked Cody, “What are we doing here?” He didn’t know — he would never have traded a life in Montana, complete with a farmhouse, acreage, and a doggie hiking group, to live on a Blue Ridge mountaintop where we knew
My husband and I were DINKs who traveled constantly. I thought having a baby might stop us, but I was wrong.
In my early 30s, I was living the quintessential DINK (dual-income, no kids) lifestyle. My partner and I had established careers, no children, and PTO to burn. During one 12-month period, we averaged taking a trip every other month. We went hiking in Acadia National Park and Arizona. We rented a…
Tax-efficient Diversification Techniques | Fox Business
Investors are increasingly focused on not just how they invest their money but also how they can optimize their after-tax investment outcomes. Allspring Global Investments is dedicated to helping investors navigate the evolving tax and estate planning landscapes. Concentrated stock positions can…
Teachers Can Get a Free Coffee on Wednesday: Here’s How
Teachers looking for a little midweek boost should look no further than Scooter’s Coffee. The coffee chain is giving teachers a free medium drink on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at all locations nationwide, the company announced on Sept. 8. “It’s our way of kicking off the school year and saying ‘thank you’…