Home values in a coastal Florida community fell by 8% in just one year.
Punta Gorda, a once-thriving spot on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is now experiencing a significant downturn in home values, making it one of the hardest-hit areas in the state. According to new statistics from realtor.com, the median home price in Punta Gorda fell by nearly 8% from January 2025 to January 2026, equating to a loss […]
Is it unwise? I have $108K in my 401(k) and plan to retire by the end of this year. What should I do next?
I’m retiring at the end of this year and have about $108,000 in my 401(k) that I need to move. How can I find information on how to move this money? Is it a bad idea to hire a financial advisor for just this task? Or should I consider hiring one to look at my […]
If you purchased a new car last year, you may be eligible for this tax benefit. Here are the details.
New Tax Break for Car Buyers Offers Loan Interest Deduction If you joined the ranks of new car owners in the past year, there’s a tax break that might help you out. This deduction allows you to claim the interest paid on car loans. This deduction was part of the Republican Party’s “Big and Beautiful […]
China Expects 9.5 Billion Journeys During Lunar New Year Travel Season
Lunar New Year Travel Surge Expected in China China’s National Development and Reform Commission projects that around 9.5 billion trips will be taken during this year’s Lunar New Year travel rush, which spans a 40-day period. The Lunar New Year, often referred to as the Spring Festival, marks the country’s peak travel season and is […]
Housing market slows down as US home prices rise 0.9% each year
“The Big Money Show” explores the factors behind the inability of millions of American homeowners to sell their homes. This winter marked a slowdown in the economy, with annual home price increases dropping to the lowest rates seen since the recovery from the Great Recession. While some areas still experience strong price growth, others are […]
Archbishop Fulton Sheen to Be Beatified by the Vatican Later This Year
Vatican Approves Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen The journey toward sainthood for renowned American Catholic evangelist Archbishop Fulton Sheen made significant progress this week, as the Vatican has approved his beatification, set to occur later this year. The Diocese of Peoria shared the news, marking a notable moment for the Illinois native six years after […]
Brilliant Van Wilder linebacker begins his ninth year in college
Solomon Tuliaupupu: A Shift in Focus There’s definitely something to admire about linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu. I mean, starting college in Montana for, what, his ninth year? Sure, there are light-hearted jabs about his long college experience, but really, he’s somehow turned a potentially troubled football career into a chance for academic success. He graduated high […]
Ross Douthat indicates that Donald Trump has lost the country after a year in power.
This isn’t exactly fresh news. Recently, there hasn’t been any particularly alarming revelations about the U.S. president. After all, I’m not sure posting a picture of President Obama with a silly caption helped him much—he didn’t even apologize for it. That got me thinking. Comments by Ross Douthat—who writes for the New York Times and […]
Teddi Mellencamp from RHOBH looks back on her brain surgery one year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Teddi Mellencamp Reflects on Cancer Journey One Year After Brain Surgery Teddi Mellencamp recently took to social media to commemorate a year since her emergency brain surgery. The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star posted a photograph from her hospital stay, showcasing electrodes on her head prior to a brain scan. Upon disclosing her […]
Don’t focus on this year. Here are four methods to reduce your taxes next year.
Updated February 9, 2026, 12:09 PM ET Alexander Smith emphasizes viewing tax returns as a potential opportunity rather than just a responsibility. By understanding your financial situation and tracking your income, it becomes possible to anticipate the taxes owed and potentially adjust spending habits to lower tax liabilities in the future. Smith, a behavioral economist […]