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Gilbert Gottfried, the American actor, stand-up comedian and podcaster best known for his screechy voice and squinty eyes, has passed away from recurrent ventricular tachycardia due to myotonic dystrophy type II. He was 67 years old. By Michelle Tompkins See: These Celebrities Have Earned the Most on CameoFind: How Rich Are Tina Fey, Will Ferrell and These Other Former ‘SNL’ Stars? Gottfried’s dirty jokes both delighted and appalled audiences. His take on the classic blue joke “The Aristocrats” is considered to be the filthiest and most memorable, according to Entertainment Weekly....

Chances are, if you’ve watched any movies in the past few decades, you’ve seen a big blockbuster made by James Cameron, whether you know it or not. By Jordan Rosenfeld The writer/producer/director who is known for “Avatar,” which was released in 2009, is also the creative mind behind such movies as “The Terminator,” “Aliens,” “Rambo II,” “The Abyss,” “Terminator 2,” and of course, “Titanic.” Now, the “Avatar” sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water,” premieres 13 years after the first film introduced viewers to the magical world of Pandora and its fierce, blue-skinned protagonists....

Your parents may have told you to buy a home as soon as you could, because renting is only “throwing your money away.” Yet, many millennials delayed home-buying for a variety of factors, including financial concerns, student loan debt and simply not wanting to deal with the hassles of homeownership. By Dawn Allcot See: Dream of Renting a Luxury Apartment? You Can Afford To in These 20 CitiesFind: 10 Small Towns Where Rent Is on the Rise...

Women tend to be less confident than men when it comes to money, with a recent U.S. Bank study finding that 55% of women are confident in their ability to manage their finances compared to 60% of men. One way to build confidence is to find a support group that can help you learn about financial topics you lack knowledge about, act as a sounding board as you navigate complex financial decisions and challenge any limiting beliefs you have around money....

It’s a feeling that’s familiar to just about everybody. You spend a lot of money on a major purpose, are overwhelmed with guilt immediately afterwards and spend so much time beating yourself up that you’ve squeezed any joy you might have experienced from the purchase itself. By Christian Long Understanding Buyer’s Remorse Contextualizing Buyer’s Remorse Overcoming Buyer’s Remorse The phenomenon is known as buyer’s remorse, and it’s a very common after-effect when spending a big pile of money somewhere — regardless if the purchase was something you needed and a worthwhile investment for the future....

The holidays – and winter school break – are coming, and a trip could make a wonderful family gift. Maybe a surprise visit to the grandparents’ house? Or maybe a spontaneous trip to a warm-weather spot if you live in the colder climates or a trip to see snow for the first time for the little ones? By Jami Farkas More Savings: 13 Insider Secrets From Travel Agents That Will Save You MoneyFind Out: Cheap Places To Travel On $100 a Day Or Less...

By Nicole Spector Learn: How 2023 Recession Will Differ From 2008 and How You Should Prepare Differently Advice: Protect Your Financial Future With Gold and Silver Find Out: How Much Americans Have in Their Savings Accounts in 2023 In rocky times like these, workers need to be ready for the worst-case scenario: being laid off. At the same time, they also must be ready to negotiate their severance. More From Your Money: Choose a high-interest saving, checking, CD, or investing account from our list of top banks to start saving today....

The International Energy Agency, which includes the United States and other major economies, will deploy 60 million barrels of oil stockpiles to help ease prices that have finally pushed about $100 a barrel. By Vance Cariaga See: Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Arrived in Ukraine Find: Cybersecurity Stocks Set to Surge After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Half of the oil will come from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with the rest coming from IEA members in Europe and Asia, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter....

There’s no doubt that buying vacant land can be a great investment. But as with any investment, it’s not for everyone. Unlike many other investments, land doesn’t pay any income, doesn’t trade on any exchange and typically requires specialized knowledge to pick a winner. But that doesn’t mean that you should overlook it as an investment. By John Csiszar Read More: Everything’s Bigger in Texas — Including Taxes, Which Are Outpacing CaliforniaLooking To Diversify in a Bear Market?...

The growing number of help wanted signs in restaurant windows is a clear indication that employers are going to have to work harder to attract and retain workers. Workers are leaving jobs in restaurants, bars and hotels record rates as customers are finally ready to dine out and socialize again. So far this year, 5% of this workforce has walked out the door each month in search of higher-paying, less physically demanding jobs, reports NPR....

Michelle Young makes her debut Oct. 19 as the lead of “The Bachelorette,” and by the time the season finale airs, the Minnesota elementary school teacher could have a big, expensive rock on her finger and a new fiancé. But even if she doesn’t find lasting love, Young could see her bank balance balloon. By Jami Farkas Kaitlyn Bristowe Tayshia Adams Jillian Harris Charlie O’Connell Bob Guiney Find Out: The Richest Celebrity From Every StateLearn More: 24 Celebrity Couples Worth Hundreds of Millions...

The price of oil (and global stocks) dropped for a second day on April 25 as China’s efforts to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 — and the Federal Reserve’s indication that it could raise interest rates — prompted concerns about economic production and demand. By David Nadelle Discover: 20 Genius Things Mark Cuban Says To Do With Your Money More: 6 Bad Habits That Hike Up Your Grocery Bill COVID cases continue to rise in Shanghai, with the city reporting more than 19,000 new cases and 51 deaths on Sunday, per CNN Business....

The Fed seemed optimistic at last week’s Federal Open Market Committee Meeting, noting that the country was approaching the “maximum employment” goal set to indicate economic recovery throughout the pandemic. The unemployment rate now sits at a “pandemic low” of 3.9% as the nation moves into the new year. However, Bloomberg recently reported on another statistic that could stunt economic growth amid the spread of the omicron variant: sick days....

The first thing younger Americans should know about Social Security is that it’s not going away, despite what you might have heard. The second thing you should know is that your Social Security check will probably be a lot smaller than the ones your parents and grandparents got. By Vance Cariaga See: 6 Shakeups to Social Security Expected in the New YearFind: How Long $1 Million in Retirement Will Last in Every State...

Scammers are always figuring out new ways to con online shoppers, but during the season of giving (and of buying) they tend to be extra aggressive. Consumers need to be especially vigilant so as to avoid being sucked into these scams, according to McAfee. By Nicole Spector Fake Order Confirmation Scams Shoppers may lose track of just how many packages they’ve got in transit. Scammers take advantage of this weak spot and send out phony order confirmations to one’s inbox or phone, via text....

If you’re looking to expand or diversify your portfolio, you may be eyeing vaccine stocks closely. Moderna (MRNA), Pfizer (PFE) and Johnson & Johnson (BNTX) have proven COVID-19 vaccines on the market right now. In fact, according to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 66.7% of the U.S. population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 57.6% of the population is fully vaccinated as of Oct....

The price-to-book ratio, or P/B ratio, is one of several metrics that help analysts and investors evaluate a company’s value. This specific measure compares a company’s stock price to its book value. P/B ratios compare the company’s market capitalization with its book value, indicating whether a stock is trading under or over market value. By Scott Jeffries Generally, a lower P/B ratio is better, but lower values are not always a good thing....

Scott Hamilton was the most dominant skater in the world — winning four consecutive World Championships — between his first trip to the Olympics in 1980 at Lake Placid and his second visit to the games in Sarajevo in 1984 when he took home the gold. By Andrew Lisa Scott Hamilton Net Worth: $30 Million He made his celebrity and talent pay in his post-Olympic career, first becoming a professional skater and joining the Ice Capades....

The average price of beef — along with other meats, poultry, fish and eggs — went up 0.4% between August and September, and has increased by 9% since last year, based on data from the September 2022 Consumer Price Index report. By Dawn Allcot Steak Quality Most Expensive Steaks in the World For many consumers, buying a basic sirloin or even chuck steak for stew could be out of their budget....

Many Americans that applied for the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program are now getting approval e-mails from Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona. However, with the future of the program — and any relief payments — in limbo due to court orders blocking disbursement, the letter may not mean a great deal. By Selena Fragassi See: Biden Extends Student Loan Pause to June 2023 as Courts Stall Debt ForgivenessStudent Loan Forgiveness: Approval Letters Are Being Sent, But It Doesn’t Mean You’ll Get Money — Here’s Why...