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In This Article Home prices reached an all-time high in early 2025, only to dip, recover, and return to almost exactly where they started.  Nationwide, Zillow forecasts home prices will rise a modest 1.2% in 2026. But all real estate is, of course, local, and national trends conceal huge discrepancies in local markets.  So which cities does Zillow forecast to see the largest gains and losses in 2026? What trends underlie those movements? And how am I investing to capitalize on these trends? Top 10 Cities for Projected Gains Looking at the latest 12-month home price projections from Zillow, the…

Mexican and American flags attached to vehicles at a Tricolor dealership in Houston, Texas, Sept. 11, 2025.Mark Felix | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe CEO of subprime auto firm Tricolor directed a deputy to send him $6.25 million in bonuses in August as fraudulent schemes propping up the company unraveled, U.S. prosecutors alleged.Daniel Chu, the CEO and founder of Tricolor, told Chief Financial Officer Jerome Kollar to send the final two payments of his $15 million annual bonus on Aug. 19 and 20, according to a federal indictment unsealed on Wednesday.Chu, who is accused of engaging in “systemic fraud” over roughly…

(Image credit: Getty Images)With just days left before Christmas, you’re running out of time to find gifts for those hard-to-shop-for names on your list – the coworker you drew for Secret Santa that you hardly know; the second cousin twice removed that just decided they’re coming for Christmas this year; the grandkid whose interests seem to change overnight.Whatever the reason you’ve been procrastinating on those last few gifts, there’s no need to panic. While you might miss the holiday shipping deadlines for the post office, many retailers still offer fast, free shipping (for members, at least) that will get your…

This is a gorgeous palette from Laura Geller.  You can get this trio with blush, highlighter and bronzer that is suited for all skin tones for 50% off.  It is priced at $18 on sale.   Laura Geller products are designed for more mature skin and this could be a great gift for a Mother in Law or sister or Mom.  I do have the full Laura Geller palette that I received as a gift last year and my children steal it all the time.   You can click here to take a look.  There are additional Laura Geller items on sale…

In This Article This article is presented by TurboTenant. I started my career as an accountant and lasted about six months before I knew I was not made to sit at a desk all day.  I then took on a more active role as a property manager and was given the task of managing a 40-unit apartment complex. The worst part was that I knew nothing about property management. I was thrown into the office with little guidance—that is, if you consider a stack of boxes left from the last property manager guidance.  There was a drawer full of keys.…

Emerging-market stocks have broadly crushed the U.S. equities market this year, in one of the biggest market surprises of 2025.

When taxpayers file their 2025 taxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, and activities. returns in 2026, many will see larger refunds than in recent years. That’s due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which reduced individual income taxes for 2025 by an estimated $144 billion. But because the IRS did not adjust withholdingWithholding is the income an employer takes out of an employee’s paycheck and remits to the federal, state, and/or local government. It is calculated…

You can pick up the Vanilla Cashmere, unscented or Coconut Waters eos lotion for just $5.98 right now.   This lotion is so popular – for good reason- and this is an excellent price to stock up on.  If the pistachio scent was included in the sale, there would be an Amazon box coming straight to my door.   You can click here and the price is listed at $9.97.  Choose from the Coconut, unscented or Vanilla and clip the 35% off coupon.  Select subscribe and save.

A durable power of attorney (DPOA) is a legal document that allows you, known as the principal, to designate someone, known as the agent, to manage your legal and financial affairs. Unlike other types of powers of attorney, the term ‘durable’ refers to the fact that the authority granted to the agent remains in effect if you become incapacitated. This is an important factor, as it means your affairs will still be managed without the requirement of a court-appointed guardian. Below, our St. Petersburg advance directive lawyer explains in further detail. What are the Advantages of a DPOA?  A DPOA…

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments.Each week, we answer money questions from around the web on the NerdWallet app. Here are three of the trending questions from the month of December.How can I feel less guilty about spending money on non-necessities?When you’re trying to stick to a budget, it’s easy to start questioning every non-essential expense. Do you really need that to-go coffee? What about a restaurant meal…