3 tips for first-time homebuyers navigating a tough market
A suburban community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It might seem cliché to reminisce about the good old days, but when it comes to the housing market, things arguably were better “back then.” In the 1940s, for example, there was an ample supply of reasonably priced starter homes for first-time homebuyers. A starter home during that…
Microsoft earnings: What to know about Microsoft’s financial performance, including revenues, profits, and projections
Microsoft’s earnings calls are typically led by CEO Satya Nadella. Information about Microsoft’s earnings is released publicly at the end of each quarter of the fiscal year. For Microsoft, this is done during an earnings call usually hosted by CEO Satya Nadella. An earnings call consists of company executives laying out the current state of…
Wealthy travelers are flocking to luxury trains costing more than $4,000 a night
Vintage luxury is making a comeback. Not just with clothes, but with a particularly beloved mode of transit — trains. Set to debut in April, Italy’s La Dolce Vita Orient Express would offer guests luxuries like a stylish lounge, Champagne buckets from Giobagnara (which can command more than $500 each), and meals curated by the…
Having a baby in my 40s was hard. But I was able to appreciate little things more.
The author chose to have a fourth child in her 40s. Parenting is one of those experiences that somehow gets better and harder with age. When I had babies in my 20s, I was young and optimistic — I figured I could handle anything. By my 30s, I had a few more kids, a lot…
I worried my son wouldn’t talk to me when he started college. I have him send me a ‘proof-of-life’ selfie every day.
The author’s son (not pictured) sends a selfie daily from college. This year, my son left home for his first year of college. He is just over five hours away, so I knew I would only see him a few times a year. I read so many blogs and articles, and I joined parent chats.…
A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist said she quit The Washington Post after her Jeff Bezos cartoon was killed
Jeff Bezos is the owner of The Washington Post. Ann Telnaes, an editorial cartoonist who has worked for The Washington Post since 2008, announced she was quitting her position after one of her cartoons was rejected. The cartoon in question depicted Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos and other billionaires kneeling in front…
5 renter-friendly ways to make an apartment feel more luxurious, according to interior designers
You can make an apartment feel like home without doing major renovations. Making a small apartment feel personalized, cozy, and luxurious can be tricky. Many renters struggle to find ways to make an apartment feel like home without doing major renovations and potentially violating the terms of their lease. That’s why B-17 asked interior designers…
Wall Street eyes another blockbuster year for ETFs after inflows jumped to a record $1 trillion in 2024
Exchange-traded funds are coming off a banner year as investors continue to swap mutual funds for better tax efficiency and the ease of trading of ETFs. Annual inflows into US-based ETFs totaled over $1 trillion for the first time ever in 2024, breaking previous records by a landslide to bring the total market to $10.4…
7 things to know about Bettina Anderson, who is reportedly dating Donald Trump Jr.
7 things to know about Bettina Anderson, who is reportedly dating Donald Trump Jr. Bettina Anderson was already well-known in Palm Beach, Florida, for her prominent banking family, her fashion modeling, and her passion for environmental conservation and charity work. Then, she was photographed on what appeared to be romantic outings with Donald Trump Jr.…
