Three easy ways to find hidden cameras in hotels and rental homes

Nearly 60% of Americans said they were worried about hidden cameras in Airbnb homes in 2019. And 11% of vacation home renters said they had discovered a hidden camera during a stay, according to a survey by the real estate investment company IPX1031. Spy cameras are not a new problem. In South Korea, more than…

Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade expected to financially hurt the ‘most marginalized’ women, experts say

Abortion rights activists hoist their signs near the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on June 24, 2022. Olivier Douliery | AFP | Getty Images The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday may cause financial hardship for many women, especially those already facing economic instability, research shows. The court’s decision, ending 50…

Kevin O’Leary reveals 1 important lesson that every young trader needs to learn

“You can tell every young investor that’s never seen a bear market or never used margin … but until they experience the fear, the darkness and the getting completely wiped down of their account, that’s how you learn,” said celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary. Christopher Willard | Disney General Entertainment Content | Getty Images There is…

Tax return backlog is still ‘crushing the IRS’ — and taxpayers — as pileup exceeds 21 million, agency watchdog reports

IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on April 7, 2022. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images News | Getty Images The IRS backlog of tax returns has swelled over the past year, despite efforts to clear the pileup, according to an agency watchdog. There were 21.3 million unprocessed paper returns as of…

Tourists are flocking back to Southeast Asia — but the robust recovery is showing signs of cracks

In this article After more than two years of lockdowns and border controls, Southeast Asia is finally experiencing some semblance of the old days of travel. Flights are steadily returning to 2019 levels in the region’s major economies, with Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia being the most popular destinations this year, according to the flight data…

Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin selling ownership stake in Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils

Michael Rubin attends Fanatics Super Bowl Party on February 12, 2022 in Culver City, California. Shareif Ziyadat | Filmmagic | Getty Images Billionaire Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin announced Wednesday that he is selling his 10% stake in the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, citing a conflict of interest with…

Tax pros ‘very skeptical’ about expanded IRS voice bots for payments plans

Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images If you get a tax bill and want help from the IRS to set up a payment plan, newly expanded voice bots may make for faster phone service, according to the agency. But some tax professionals are doubtful about the new plan to reduce wait times.  Artificial intelligence-driven IRS…

Fraud trial against Elizabeth Holmes’ partner at Theranos nears end

Former Theranos COO Ramesh “Sunny” Balwaniarrives at the Robert F. Peckham U.S. Federal Court with his legal team on March 16, 2022 in San Jose, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a harshly worded closing argument, prosecutors on Tuesday said former Theranos COO Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani “wasn’t a victim, he…

Apple CEO Tim Cook recommends this decision-making tactic above all others: ‘Your success will be sweetened’

Apple CEO Tim Cook says there’s at least one question your iPhone can’t answer: How do you build a life that provides both meaning and fulfillment? Luckily, Cook himself has some advice on that front. At Gallaudet University’s commencement ceremony in Washington D.C. last month, Cook advised the new graduates to make decisions based more…

Estate planning 101: the do’s and don’ts, what to expect to pay and what your options are

Jodi Jacobson | Getty Images You don’t have to be older and rich to do some estate planning. In fact, regardless of age and wealth, experts say virtually everyone should consider how they want their assets distributed upon their death and what decisions will be made by whom if they are unable to make those…

Ray Dalio, Bill Gates and Jack Dorsey started their careers before turning 15—now they’re all billionaires

Most kids between 8- and 13-years-old spend their days riding bikes, playing video games and avoiding homework. Ray Dalio, Bill Gates and Jack Dorsey weren’t most kids. The trio of billionaires each found their professional calling before turning 15. And while their early exposure to finance, tech and business was somewhat serendipitous, Dalio says he…

Is the IRS taxing PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App transactions? Here’s what you need to know

There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding new IRS cash app rules that went into effect January 1, 2022, and many users worry their transactions on apps like PayPal, Zelle, Cash App, or Venmo will be taxed. Social media posts, like this tweet that was published on September 15, have claimed that starting January 2022, if…