Retirement doesn’t necessarily mean what it used to be. Very few people get the proverbial golden watch after decades of working for the same company, and almost no private sector workers have an employer-guaranteed pension to fall back on when they leave their job in old age. As a result, it is common for people … Read more
The lottery frenzy continues – just in time for the holiday season! With the $1.5 billion Powerball and Florida on a recent hot streak with five $1 million wins in less than a month, here’s to a Sunshine State win. As they say in the lottery business, “it can happen to you.” After no one … Read more
For most people, wanting a snack at least once during the day is inevitable. Even if you eat a hearty breakfast and lunch, it will definitely happen. Sometimes we crave snacks because we are really hungry. Other times, we may be bored, stressed or just want something to connect. It’s definitely not bad to have … Read more
Sam Jump, pictured with Wunda’s pioneering Rapid Response underfloor heating system, is the grandson of the entrepreneurial founders. When entrepreneurs Charles and Josephine Pugh rented a property with “uncomfortable and uncontrollable” underfloor heating (UFH), it jolted them away from the world of bespoke furniture they had been invested in since the late 1970s. The couple, … Read more
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he had ordered a review of police and intelligence services after two gunmen shot and killed 15 people at a Jewish festival in Bondi Beach. A father and son are accused of spraying bullets at a family-filled Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s most famous beach on December 14, … Read more
When you grow up Jewish, Santa Claus seems a bit absurd. I mean, religion requires faith, but believing that a magical old man brought toys to all the Christian children in the world, riding a flying sleigh, seemed like something most kids would be skeptical about. In reality, however, many children believe until a certain … Read more
A dangerous critter has reappeared in a European country for the first time since the 1970s. What is going on? The oriental hornet was spotted near Split in Kaštela quarry, Croatia Week reported in September. She said that the insects were at their best and that a sting could be likely. The species was previously … Read more
Just in time for the holidays, the Powerball jackpot is now a staggering $1.5 billion, the 5th largest in lottery history. If a ticket matches all five numbers in the Powerball’s Saturday, December 20 11 pm ET drawing, the winner can choose a one-time cash payment of $686.5 million before taxes. The Powerball jackpot has … Read more
A post on Reddit sparked outrage after one worker shared how their company owner indulges in luxury while denying workers fair compensation. The boss reportedly bought himself a Ferrari and gave his 17-year-old daughter a brand new Lamborghini Urus. Meanwhile, employees were denied a cost-of-living adjustment and forced into a cheaper health insurance plan. The … Read more
If you’re wondering if PPL is still a sensible buy at today’s price or if the easy money has already been made, you’re not alone. The valuation story is more nuanced than the headline numbers suggest. The stock delivered a gain of 0.9% over the past week, is up 6.6% year-to-date and 9.2% over the … Read more