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12 Side Hustles You Can Start With Almost No Money (and How Taxes Work)
Looking for extra income? Here are 12 realistic side hustles you can start this week, what they pay, how the IRS treats the money and how to avoid the scams…
How to Ask for a Raise: What to Say, When to Ask and What If They Say No
A practical, step-by-step plan for asking for a raise this fall: how to research your market pay, build your case, word the ask, and respond if the answer is no,…
Souplantation Is Coming Back to California in 2027: Location and What We Know
Souplantation will reopen in Fountain Valley, California, in 2027, five years after…
Crumbl Closures 2026: How Many Stores Have Closed and What’s Next
At least 57 Crumbl Cookies stores have closed in 2026 and 55+…
Kalshi Launches Prediction-Market Apps With Native American Tribes, Dividing Indian Country
Quick answer: Four tribes in California and Oklahoma launched Kalshi-backed prediction-market apps…
Is Starbucks Closing Stores in 2026? Closures, Smaller Cafés and What Comes Next
Starbucks is closing about 250 North American stores while testing smaller cafés…
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How Does a Balance Transfer Card Work? A Plain Guide
A balance transfer card can pause interest on card debt…
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Trump Diesel Order Eases Dyed-Diesel Rules to Cut Costs for Farmers and Truckers
Update (Oct. 25, 2026): On Oct. 14 the IRS said it will not penalize highway use of dyed diesel from…
Stock Market Correction Fears Grow as 74% of Americans Question Record Highs
Quick answer: A new survey found that nearly three in four Americans think recent stock market highs may not last…
Brazil Election 2026: Lula Beats Flávio Bolsonaro. What It Means for the U.S.
Lula won Brazil's Oct. 25 runoff over Flávio Bolsonaro, 51.8% to 48.2%. The result, the market drop and what it…
Flydubai Pilot Smit Machchhar Reveals How He Fought to Save His Passengers
Quick answer: Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar described being attacked and seriously injured by his co-pilot during a flight from Dubai…
Warren Buffett Steps Down as Berkshire Chairman: What It Means for Investors
Buffett, 96, stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman on Sept. 18, 2026. Howard Buffett is chairman and Greg Abel is…
Trump-Canada Trade War Escalates: Pony Fur, Bamboo Furniture and More Goods Face Tariffs
Quick answer: The U.S.-Canada trade dispute that began with autos, steel, aluminum and farm goods has spread to a long…
Strait of Hormuz and US Gas Prices: Why You Pay More at the Pump
Gas averaged $4.29 on Oct. 25, 2026, vs. about $3.06 a year ago. How the Strait of Hormuz and war-risk…
Wholesale Inflation Jumps 6.3%: What September 2026 Prices Mean for You
Producer prices rose 6.3% in the year to September 2026 and CPI hit 3.7%, driven by energy. What PPI means…
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Stolen Trade Secrets for AI Hardware
Update (Oct. 25, 2026): At an Oct. 14 hearing, U.S. District Judge Edward Davila said he was "highly likely" to…
Inside Rules, London’s 228-Year-Old Restaurant
Quick answer: Rules, London's oldest restaurant, has served classic British food for 228 years and remains a popular destination thanks…