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Some Republicans are beginning to speak up against DOGE-led cuts to federal jobs.It tends to happen when those cuts impact their home states.They’ve made sure to emphasize their support for government efficiency as they’ve spoken out.As the Department of Government Efficiency continues to make swift cuts to the federal workforce…
I moved from a 500-square-foot apartment to a 325-square-foot tiny home.Living in a small space has forced me to embrace the minimalistic lifestyle I always aspired to.Here are some of my tips on how to stay organized and clutter-free.My life was upended when the compound I lived in was sold…
We asked professional cleaners about red flags they’d look for when hiring someone to clean a home.Suspiciously low cleaning prices might draw you in, but you could get hit with surprise fees later.If cleaners don’t offer walkthroughs after a service, they may not stand behind their work.Many people hire professional…
Shawn Robertson, 55, has lived in the same home in Tsawwassen, British Columbia, his whole life.He has experienced major milestones, both good and bad, while living in that house.While he says staying put has its perks, he also feels he might be ready for a change.This as-told-to essay is based…
Kenneth Graham, 57, lost his home and all of his belongings in the Eaton fire.Graham paid $163,000 for the house in 1996 and has spent hundreds of thousands on renovations since.He said that while he’s insured, he’ll need to postpone retirement to help cover rebuilding costs.This as-told-to essay is based…
Paul and Patricia Grogan, both 81, built an energy-efficient passive solar home near Dublin in the 1970s.After almost 50 years, they’re listing the 4-bedroom property for $1.32 million.”There’ll be a lot of tears when we leave this place,” Paul said.It was the early ’70s, and Paul and Patricia Grogan were…
A study found that the climate crisis is set to knock $1.47 trillion off US property values by 2055.Some areas are predicted to be hit harder by population declines and rising insurance premiums.The steepest impacts on home prices are predicted to be in parts of California and New Jersey.The impacts…
USAID, the agency responsible for foreign aid, suddenly shut down its headquarters on Monday.DC-based employees got a text telling them to work remotely hours after Musk supported shutting down USAIDOn Monday afternoon, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he was “the acting director of USAID.”Employees at the US Agency for…
I quit my job as a pilot to homeschool my kids, two things I never thought I’d do. The monotony of being a stay-at-home mom bored me to tears. So, we started taking educational trips.Now, I teach my kids by taking them on adventures with hands-on experiences. We’re all happier.I…
As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Friday, January 24, 2025, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected. The spotlight will be on manufacturing and services PMI figures, as well as existing home sales data, which are poised to provide…
