Kevin O’Leary on his worst ‘Shark Tank’ investment ever: ‘I lost half a million dollars’

If there’s one thing Kevin O’Leary has learned from more than three decades as an investor, it’s that not every bet pays off. On ABC’s “Shark Tank,” O’Leary has invested more than $8.5 million in roughly 40 companies since the show debuted in 2009, according to an estimate from Sharkalytics. The longtime investor and chairman…

Social Security could be a ‘front-burner issue’ in November’s election. How the results may influence the program

zimmytws | iStock | Getty Images As the November elections midterm elections approach, leaders on both sides of the aisle are trading barbs on one key program that affects millions of Americans — Social Security. Over the weekend, President Joe Biden called out certain lawmakers on Twitter, including Republican Senators Rick Scott of Florida and…

Trump’s Truth Social barred from Google Play store over content moderation concerns

In this article GOOG GOOGL DWAC Donald Trump’s social media app “Truth Social” in Apple’s App Store on an iPhone 12. Christoph Dernbach | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Truth Social, the would-be Twitter competitor created by Trump Media and Technology Group, remains unavailable on the Google Play store. Google said the app lacks effective…

Baidu claims its robotaxis have grabbed 10% of the ride-hailing market in a suburb of Beijing

Chinese tech giant Baidu’s robotaxis have grabbed about 10% of the ride-hailing market in a Beijing suburb, the company said Tuesday Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — In less than two years, Chinese tech giant Baidu‘s robotaxis have grabbed about 10% of the ride-hailing market in a suburb of Beijing city,…

Inflation drives long-term care costs even higher. Here’s how planning ahead can help families afford it

Stan Horwitz and his family didn’t have any plans regarding long-term care until there was a crisis. His father, Martin, was in his late 80s and lived alone. He was reluctant to accept any assistance from his children. One day, Stan and his sister found their dad unconscious in his living room after a fall….

Workers have the ‘upper hand’ right now as job openings jump, says labor economist — but that advantage may not last

Luis Alvarez | Digitalvision | Getty Images Employer demand for workers remains historically strong — and that means workers have the power to negotiate for better pay, benefits and other aspects of their jobs, according to economists. There were more than 11.2 million job openings in July, an increase of 199,000 from June, according to…

Royal Caribbean partners with SpaceX’s Starlink for onboard internet

In this article RCL Royal Caribbean International’s Anthem of the Seas cruise ship calls at Greenock port on July 22, 2021 in Greenock, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images Royal Caribbean Cruises will begin offering onboard internet via SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, the cruise line company announced Tuesday. The partnership is an effort to…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Chewy, HP, CrowdStrike and more

In this article CRWD HPQ CHWY PVH Chewy CEO Sumit Singh (C) rings the opening bell to commence the day’s trading for the Chewy Inc. IPO at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), June 14, 2019. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Check out the companies making headlines after the bell:  Chewy — Chewy shares slumped 8%…

Education Department cancels $1.5 billion in student debt for 79,000 borrowers subjected to ‘false promises’ by Westwood College

Tero Vesalainen | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday announced it will cancel all remaining federal student debt for former students of the now-defunct for-profit Westwood College, delivering $1.5 billion in relief to 79,000 borrowers. The cancellation covers students who attended any location of Westwood College, including online programs, from…

Borrowers could get up to $300 back in their monthly budget from student loan forgiveness. Here’s how to use that money

“It will be enough for us to start talking realistically about purchasing a home,” said Dara Zucker, 28, of student loan forgiveness. Zucker and her fiancé have been looking for a house in Tampa, Florida. They budgeted $250,000 for a 1,400-square foot home, but between the unpredictable housing market and her $38,877 student loan balance,…

Student loan forgiveness applications could open within weeks. Take these 4 steps now to get ready

In this article F HOUSTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 29: Students study in the Rice University Library on August 29, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education could have its application for student loan forgiveness up and running as soon as within the next few…