During the height of the pandemic and months afterward, the cruise industry took a major hit. Most cruise lines lost billions of dollars after ships were docked for months and travel halted. "You went from an industry that was thriving to...
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Inflation means the IRS could soon change your tax bracket. Here’s what to know.
Every year, the IRS adjusts many provisions to account for the impact of inflation, ranging from individual tax brackets to how much you can save in your individual retirement account, or IRA. With inflation running near a 40-year high,...
Why it’s time to start paying with $2 bills
Inflation has made it hard to buy much with a buck these days. $1 pizza has disappeared. Dollar stores aren't dollar stores anymore. So wouldn't it make more sense to start paying with $2 bills instead? "If you had a $2 bill, perfect,"...
Real Estate Trends 2022: What You Need to Know
Wow, 2021 was a wild year! With so much happening across the country and costs on the rise, you might be wondering how it’ll impact real estate in 2022. Will we see more skyrocketing home values? How will the real estate market shake...
Biden honors 9/11 victims at Pentagon ceremony: ‘This is a day not only to remember, but a day of renewal and resolve’
President Joe Biden commemorated the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks at a remembrance event Sunday at the Pentagon, delivering heartfelt remarks that honored those killed there. "I know for all those of you who lost someone,...
Elizabeth II Wasn’t Just The World’s Longest-Reigning Queen—Here Are The Other Big Records She Broke
Queen Elizabeth II was Britain’s longest-serving monarch when she died at the age of 96 on Thursday, acquiring and inspiring a number of other world records during her unprecedented 70-year reign KEY FACTS Elizabeth II, who passed away at...
Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level Since 2008 In Latest Bleak Sign For Housing Market
Mortgage rates are at their highest level since the Great Recession, according to data released by Freddie Mac Thursday, as housing affordability continues to slump. KEY FACTS The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now 5.89%, according to...
How Smart Destination Marketing Can Bolster Tourism—And Its Real Estate Market
Dubai is not without its share of issues, and an online search will show you that the emirate—and the UAE as a whole—needs to turn many things around. Still, like any place looking to attract tourists, Dubai has deployed some creative...
9 STEPS TO GETTING THE PERFECT MORTGAGE AS RATES RISE
Key points Mortgage loan rates repeatedly hit record lows during the pandemic. Rates are now much higher -- over 5.00% for a 30-year fixed rate loan, on average. Home buyers will need to shop around more carefully and take more steps,...
Yankee Candle Founder’s $23 Million Massachusetts Compound Comes With Bellagio-Inspired Water Park
A sprawling compound built by the late founder of Yankee Candle Co. is listed for sale at $23 million. Located in the small town of Leverett, Massachusetts, the 60-acre (24-hectare) compound built by Michael Kittredge II is about a...










