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Cruz says GOP fell short on cost of living after midterm setback

The Texas senator said Republicans didn't do enough to answer voters' worries about household costs.

GuideMoneyRay OkonkwoNov 5, 20265 min

Twelve months of statements will tell you what budgets won't

One weekend, one spreadsheet, and an honest look at where your money goes. Most leaks are small, and they add up to thousands.

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GuideSkillsWes DunbarNov 5, 20266 min

Sharpen a handsaw at the bench and keep every tooth

A marker, a three-corner file and a steady count will bring a dull handsaw back. Rush it and you'll make the saw worse than it was.

Names.com — The name is the first thing you sell

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NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 5, 20261 min

California Voters Reject Prop. 40 Billionaire Tax, Approve Bond Measures

Voters turned down several propositions, including a proposed one-time tax on billionaires, while backing a number of bond measures.

Poll

When did you last ask for a raise?

GuideTradesAde FisherNov 4, 20265 min

The Premium Is in the Specialty, Not the Trade

Two men can carry the same union card and earn wildly different paychecks. The gap comes from what they're trained to do and what it costs when they get it wrong.

GuideSelf-Employed WomenNina CastellanNov 4, 20265 min

A clean no keeps the client. A mushy maybe loses them.

Turning down work doesn't burn the bridge. Dragging it out, over-explaining and going quiet does. Here's how to decline and get invited back.

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NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

Democrats flip five Republican-held governorships in Tuesday's midterms

The wins came in states that President Donald Trump carried in 2024, shifting the outlook toward the 2028 race.

Quiz

Is your money actually in order?

Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.

GuideCouples in BusinessCal BrennanNov 4, 20266 min

You both sign the return, so you both sit in the meeting

A joint return makes you both liable. Bring these questions to your accountant in October, while there's still time to act.

GuideCorporate WomenNina CastellanNov 4, 20265 min

When your boss takes credit, fix the pipeline before the person

Most stolen credit is a visibility problem you can solve quietly. Here's how to do it, what to say in the room, and when to stop being patient.

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Build me a revision plan that I will actually stick to

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NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

Maine's Susan Collins Loses Her Bid for a Sixth Senate Term

The Republican senator had been a top Democratic target in a state President Trump has never won.

GermProof.com — An invisible germ barrier on your skin for hours

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GuideSelf-Employed MenRay OkonkwoNov 4, 20266 min

Hire the second guy when the first one can run a job alone

Being busy isn't the signal. Here are four tests that tell you whether a second employee makes you money or just makes you a referee.

Poll

Where does your best time with your kids happen?

GuideStartupsRay OkonkwoNov 4, 20265 min

Stop running your business through your checking account

Mixing business and personal money feels harmless all year. Then March shows up, and you pay somebody by the hour to sort it out.

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

Benson wins Michigan governor's race, extending Democratic streak

Jocelyn Benson defeated John James, giving Democrats a third straight win for the office in Michigan.

Dude.com — 16 AI advisers who listen, talk and are here with you

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GuideBusinessRay OkonkwoNov 3, 20266 min

Your business shouldn't need any one person, you included

Every shop has someone whose two-week notice would cause a crisis. Find that person before they leave, and fix it with paper, not hope.

Quiz

Does your wardrobe actually fit you?

Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next two weeks.

GuideReal EstateRay OkonkwoNov 3, 20266 min

Your builder's warranty is a contract, so read it like one

A new house comes with a warranty, not a guarantee. Learn what the paper covers, what it skips, and what to do in month eleven.

NewsNewsBRO DeskNov 4, 20261 min

LA-Area Post-Production Studio Plans to Cut More Than 80 Jobs

The planned layoffs add to a string of job cuts in Hollywood as filmmakers keep moving work away from Los Angeles.

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What should I wear to this?

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GuideBusinessRay OkonkwoNov 3, 20265 min

Hire help when the mistake costs more than the invoice

Most operators call for help too late, or call the wrong kind. Here's how to tell which you need and what to ask before you sign.

Coconut.com — Tell us when. We find where the sun is.

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Retirement5 min read

The IRS gives you an extra lane at fifty. Use it.

Catch-up contributions let you save more once you turn fifty. Who qualifies, what changed for the early sixties, and how to fund it without wrecking your budget.

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Where does your phone charge overnight?

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