Twenty years ago, when I was 35, I left my life in the greater Boston area to pursue a job opportunity in glamorous Milan. Prior to the move, I had earned my MBA from the University of South Carolina. During my studies, I did an exchange program with Bocconi University’s business school and had an … Read more
The best state to retire in 2024 is also one of the smallest in the U.S. At around 96 miles long and 35 miles wide, Delaware ranks as the No. 1 state to retire this year, according to Bankrate’s list of the best states to retire for 2024. Last year, it placed second behind Iowa … Read more
Richard Behar Courtesy: Lizzie Cohen You probably haven’t heard Bernie Madoff’s name in awhile, but that doesn’t mean the infamous fraudster’s story is over, or the pain he inflicted. Irving Picard, an 83-old court-appointed trustee, still spends his days trying to claw back money from the those who benefitted from Madoff’s Ponzi scheme, and to … Read more
Warning issued for pet owners to be mindful of cold weather, exacerbating serious health conditions. Pet owners have been asked to stay on alert as cooler weather sets in across the country causing an increased risk of osteoarthritis in their furry friends, with experts reminding owners to be on the lookout for warning signs. “With … Read more
Google has announced it will be cracking down on low quality apps by deleting them next month. The tech giant said that any apps that did not meet a certain standard of “minimum functionality” would be purged from the Google Play Store by the end of August. “We’re updating the spam and minimum functionality policy … Read more
A development towers over the Lyric Theater in Miami’s Overtown neighborhood. Greg Iacurci MIAMI — Nicole Crooks stood in the plaza of the historic Lyric Theater, a royal blue hat shielding her from the midday sun that baked Miami. In its heyday, the theater, in the city’s Overtown neighborhood, was an important cultural hub for … Read more
We Are | Digitalvision | Getty Images Who doesn’t have to make payments? The U.S. Department of Education is placing federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan, known as SAVE, into an administrative forbearance. They will remain in forbearance while the legal battle involving SAVE plays out. What that … Read more
US Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivers keynote speech at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Grand Boulé event at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 24, 2024. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Financial experts describe Vice President Kamala Harris’ investment style in one word: Boring. For a … Read more
Monthly rent in Shanghai’s city-center costs approximately $2,700, according to data by Numbeo. Zorazhuang | E+ | Getty Images Living in a major city can come with a hefty price tag, so it’s best to be informed before you make that big move. In Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore top the list for cost of … Read more
A South Australian business has announced a move to cash only after multiple system outages caused thousands of dollars in losses and left the business struggling to stay afloat. Adelaide-based Italian dessert bar Zeppole & Co announced the move on social media earlier this month in a bid to save the business, after errors in … Read more
