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On Aug. 8, a series of small brush fires started in Maui. They quickly spread due to dry weather and high winds from Hurricane Dora, which passed Hawaii a few hundred miles to the south. The fires have since been mostly contained, but residents are still dealing with the destruction left in their wake. The

In this article EXPE 9961-HK EDR-ES BKNG TRIP HTG-DE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT According to a global survey of more than 5,700 travelers commissioned by Expedia Group, the average traveler spends more than five hours researching a trip and reviews 141 pages of content — for Americans, it’s a whopping 277 pages. And

Mark Cuban says his net worth isn’t what makes him successful — it’s his ability to to stay focused on doing fulfilling work every day. “Success isn’t necessarily how much money you have,” Cuban, 65, recently told LinkedIn’s “The Path” podcast. “Success is just setting a goal and being able to wake up every morning

By nearly every measure, Americans are financially strained. Yet, we’re coming up with new ways to justify expensive purchases. The latest way, coined “girl math,” breaks down the price of an item by the cost per wear. If you use an expensive handbag every day for a year, for example, then it might only set

I love Spain. So when a friend of a friend who lives on the island of Mallorca asked if I could look after her five cats in exchange for staying in her house for two weeks, I leapt at the chance. I’d never done anything like this, so I organized a video call with the

Looking to splurge on your next vacation? The travel website FloridaPanhandle.com analyzed costs in 100 popular vacation spots, looking into average prices for accommodations, transportation, food and attractions. Here are 10 destinations that certainly call for big budgets. According to the analysis, the most expensive vacation destinations, excluding flight costs, are: Gustavia, St. Barts Gstaad,

Mark Cuban vividly remembers the moment he realized he was nearly broke. He was 27 years old, trying his hand at entrepreneurship for the first time with a software company called MicroSolutions, when he plugged his PIN into an ATM and got a rude awakening, he said on a recent episode of TikToker Bobbi Althoff’s

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Annual inflation rose slower than expected in July, a welcome sign for consumers who have been grappling with high costs. But many Americans are still feeling the sting of essential expenses like shelter and energy.    The consumer price index rose 0.2% for the month and 3.2% from one year

A view of clouds over Manhattan skyline in New York, United States on August 08, 2023. (Photo by Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Rents in Manhattan hit a new high in July, as higher interest rates and low supply continued to drive up prices. The average

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, speaks during a Vigil and Thirst Strike for Workers’ Rights on the House steps of the U.S. Capitol on July 25, 2023. Tom Williams | Cq-roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Workers who go on strike generally don’t qualify for unemployment benefits. But two states — New York and New Jersey

We all struggle with our self-worth from time to time. But it can be harmful to let this toxic mindset sit for too long. As a psychologist of 15 years, I’ve found that when we feel unworthy, we often do things that sabotage our financial plans. Having a strong foundation of self-worth allows us to

More than 325 million bottles of champagne were shipped from Champagne in 2022, according to Comité Champagne. Dave Kotinsky | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Champagne has been a hallmark of celebrations and luxury living for centuries. But Europe’s soaring temperatures and increasingly volatile weather are sparking fears that France’s Champagne region could become