Isn’t that a sheet? Costco, the Washington-based wholesale retail giant, has discontinued sales of its popular half-leaf cakes, a sweet staple of big parties. The beloved treats, which can serve up to 48 sweet tooth mouths for under $ 20, aren’t sold at any Costco store in the U.S., and …
Read More »Mortgage rates remain constant at record lows, but can you really take advantage of them?
Mortgage rates held at record lows for the second straight week, which could present an opportunity for some homeowners to increase their emergency funds. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.13% for the week ending June 25, unchanged from the previous week, Freddie Mac FMCC, + 0.47% reported Thursday. Comparatively, these …
Read More »Miner is a millionaire after discovering the world’s largest Tanzanite gems
A humble Tanzanian miner discovered the world’s largest Tanzanite deposit, worth more than $ 3 million. The two midnight blue gemstones were unearthed in the northern region of the East African country, the only part of the world where Tanzanite can be found, reports Sky News. There, the gem miners …
Read More »Starbucks barista receives $ 21K in ‘tips’ after rejecting ‘Karen’
A Starbucks barista in San Diego who confronted a woman who refused to serve without a mask is now receiving his own service, with more than $ 21,000 in donations. A GoFundMe page created for the Starbucks employee, identified as Lenin Gutiérrez, has raised more than $ 21,029 from nearly …
Read More »Why is there so much drama about when to claim Social Security?
No wonder there is such wide disagreement about the optimal age to start receiving Social Security. The seemingly trivial differences in the way you ask the question lead to dramatically different answers. You’ll get an answer if you frame the problem in terms of how long future retirees must live …
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