Turns out a real estate guru peddling ‘the deal of a lifetime’ was really a fraud and the late start to hurricane season lasted an average year, but a big insurance bill.

By Judy J. Beasley Last updated Dec 2, 2022

By Zoe Han

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Turns out real estate guru peddling ‘deal of a lifetime’ was really a fraud, prosecutors say

Matthew Onofrio has claimed he’s cracked the commercial real estate code, but is accused of robbing inexperienced investors and banks. Read more

I’m a new mom and can’t afford to pay $400 to attend a friend’s bachelorette party. Another friend stepped back. Should I reconsider?

“I declined to stay with the band in part due to my postpartum depression, not being with my child, and my finances.” Read more

Late start to hurricane season made for an average year but a big insurance bill

Even with deadly and costly Ian, the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season ended Nov. 30 with names remaining and long-term lessons. Read more

Government watchdog finds no wrongdoing or ‘malicious code’ after IRS selects former FBI officials James Comey and Andrew McCabe for tax audits

The New York Times reported in July that former Federal Bureau of Investigation officials had both been audited by the IRS. Read more

High-income black mothers and their newborns have worse health outcomes than their less-affluent white peers

Medical resources are not reaching all families, according to a new discussion paper. Read more

When winter driving gets serious, should you buy snow tires? Here is a guide.

They are one of the cheapest and most effective ways to make your car safer in the winter. This guide will teach you what you need to know about snow tires. Read more

Has Airbnb lost its appeal? The numbers seem to say otherwise.

How much has all this anti-Airbnb sentiment on social media really affected the industry? Could up-and-coming hostels take market share from Airbnb? Read more

What is effective altruism? 7 facts about FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s favorite charitable giving strategy — and one big question

The effective altruism movement relied on the billions of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Read more

-Zoe Han

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