Going back to school for four years is a hard sell when you need a better paycheck now. The problem is that many short career programs lead to crowded jobs that barely pay more than retail. Some of the better options are hidden in equipment rooms, utility cabinets, testing labs, crawl spaces, hospitals, and repair […] The post 13 boring jobs you can train for in under a year that pay at least $25 per […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the arrest of a Long Island man who has stolen more than $100,000 in benefits from the state. Steve Sanchez Photos/Shutterstock New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Raymond Phillips, 40, of Huntington, Suffolk County, for allegedly fraudulently collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to an official announcement from the Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG). […]

By mid-July, the freezer has two jobs: keeping everyone fed without heating up the kitchen and stopping a tired evening from turning into a $45 delivery order. This week’s mix leans heavily into quick meals, cold breakfasts, pizza, ice cream, and snacks that can survive a road trip or a long afternoon at the pool. […] The post 30 Aldi food finds for July 15 – July 21 appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com.

U.S. inflation cooled more than expected in June, offering consumers and financial markets welcome relief after several months of accelerating price pressures. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed annual inflation slowed to 3.5% from 4.2% in May, well below economists’ expectations for a 3.8% reading. Read the rest

When Fundrise’s Innovation Fund (VCX) listed on the NYSE on March 19, 2026, its net asset value was $18.97 a share. Within days, retail investors momentarily bid the price above $400. That’s more than 20X NAV, a premium so rich it made 1999 look responsible. As a shareholder locked up until September 19, 2026, I’ve […] The post VCX NAV Estimate: What Fundrise’s Innovation Fund Is Really Worth appeared first on Financial Samurai.

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Humanity conquered the natural world. We built roads and civilizations and then reached for the stars. Which of mankind’s achievements was most crucial to our … Read more

In just societies, the rule of law is on our side. It punishes the wicked while protecting the innocent. In the popular tabletop game Dungeons … Read more

If you’re in your late 40s or early 50s, there’s a good chance the age you’ll get your state pension just moved. Not officially, not yet. But probably. Here’s the short version. The law currently says the state pension age rises from 67 to 68 sometime between 2044 and 2046. But the Treasury has quietly told its own independent forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility, that the government’s actual working plan is to bring that […]

Life with JB We’re going through a bumpy phase right now where they keep asking me questions that make no sense to me. Like “what is this?” about a thing in their hand that they would definitely be able to identify if they bothered to take 0.002 seconds to look at it (a sweater). That […]

What if the biggest risk you take is the one that changes everything? In this episode, I chat with Teri Ijeoma, trader, entrepreneur, author, and founder of Trade and Travel, an investment education company that has taught over 40,000 students how to actively invest. Teri left a toxic career as an assistant principal, taught herself to trade stocks while traveling the world, and built one of the top investing courses. Now she’s back with her […]

One of the biggest mistakes high-achieving moms make is swinging between two extremes: being relentlessly hard on themselves when they miss the mark or brushing it off and moving on too quickly. Neither helps you reach your goals. In this episode, I teach you what an A-Player Mentality actually looks like—how to evaluate yourself honestly, make adjustments without self-criticism, and keep moving forward with consistency. It’s one of the most important mindset shifts you can […]