A’s and Nevada leaders reach tentative deal

A’s and Nevada leaders reach tentative deal

CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on Wednesday announced a tentative agreement with the Oakland Athletics and legislative leaders for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over the state’s contribution. state at a $1.5 billion baseball stadium in Las Vegas, according to a joint statement. The tentative agreement says … Read more

Will Social Security exist for Millennials and Gen Z?

Will Social Security exist for Millennials and Gen Z?

An infamous 1994 poll found that 46% of young Americans believed in UFOs, while only 25% believed they would receive their Social Security benefits. Fast forward nearly 30 years, and nearly three in four Americans (74%) say they do not rely on Social Security benefits when planning their retirement income, according to recent research by … Read more

Vinícius Júnior’s racism in football dispute sparks heated debate off the pitch in Spain

Vinícius Júnior’s racism in football dispute sparks heated debate off the pitch in Spain

MADRID (AP) — Repeated racist slurs against Brazilian soccer star Vinícius Júnior have sparked a heated debate in Spain about tolerance for racism in a rapidly diversifying society on and off the pitch. Since the start of the season in August, the Real Madrid winger has suffered racist abuse from fans of at least five … Read more

Strategies of a “Happy Investor” and How She Builds Generational Wealth

Strategies of a “Happy Investor” and How She Builds Generational Wealth

The investment information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet does not provide advisory or brokerage services, and does not recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. When Ange Matthews started her first full-time position as an associate recruiter in 2007, she earned $40,000. After … Read more

It’s the best state for military retirees – and it’s the worst

It’s the best state for military retirees – and it’s the worst

Florida leads the ranking of best places to live for retired military families, followed by South Carolina and Virginia, thanks to factors such as health care, favorable tax policies and a market solid work. Oregon came in last place, while the District of Columbia ranked 50th and Nevada 49th, according to research by WalletHub. WalletHub … Read more

4 men arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinícius Júnior’s effigy off the bridge

4 men arrested on suspicion of hanging Vinícius Júnior’s effigy off the bridge

MADRID (AP) — Four men suspected of hanging an effigy of Real Madrid player Vinícius Júnior on a road bridge in Madrid in January have been arrested, Spanish police said Tuesday. The arrests come two days after the latest case of racial slur against the Brazilian striker in a Spanish league game against Valencia. The … Read more

Rick Hoyt, who became a staple of the Boston Marathon with his father pushing a wheelchair, has died at 61

Rick Hoyt, who became a staple of the Boston Marathon with his father pushing a wheelchair, has died at 61

Boston Marathon star Rick Hoyt dies aged 61 May 22, 2023, 2:54 p.m. ET • 2 minute read BOSTON — Rick Hoyt, who, with his father pushing his wheelchair, became a fixture in the Boston Marathon and other races for decades, has died. He was 61 years old. Hoyt died of complications to his respiratory … Read more

I don’t want to pay 1% to a financial advisor. How do I find an hourly advisor?

I don’t want to pay 1% to a financial advisor.  How do I find an hourly advisor?

Question: I want an hourly Certified Financial Planner but I can’t find one near me. NAPFA and Garrett Planning Network point me to planners in Phoenix, but it’s a two hour drive. Any suggestions on how to find local planners in Tucson? Why is it so much harder to find schedule planners than planners who … Read more

National treasure Bob Baffert wins Preakness, hours after another of his horses was euthanized

National treasure Bob Baffert wins Preakness, hours after another of his horses was euthanized

BALTIMORE (AP) — Bob Baffert held back tears and his voice cracked as he tried to juggle the feelings of one of his horses winning the Preakness Stakes and another being euthanized on the same track. “This business is all about twists and turns, ups and downs,” he said. “Winning this – losing this horse … Read more

How can you trust a financial advisor if you don’t know what you’re getting into?

How can you trust a financial advisor if you don’t know what you’re getting into?

Over the years that Pam Krueger hosted MoneyTrack on PBS, listeners constantly told her they were so afraid of going to see a financial planner that they categorized it as going to the dentist or seeing a divorce lawyer. “They are so intimidated in that first meeting. They feel like they’re going to be judged, … Read more