Author: Money Mechanics

The twin joys of swimming and teaching have always been central for Libby Souder. For years, the Columbia, SC, resident gave private swim lessons to local children in her backyard pool, which was more accessible and comfortable than public pools, especially for young children and those with disabilities.Each year, Souder had her business license renewed by the city’s zoning administrator without issue. She typically taught for a few months leading up to summer swim season, a child or two at a time, two to three hours a day. Everything was straightforward—until it wasn’t.The arrival of a new neighbor threw a…

Pakistan was urging President Donald Trump to extend the ceasefire, suggesting that Iran’s leadership couldn’t make up their mind about whether they wanted to engage with the United States or not. It is notable that Iran’s leadership is in disarray. Vice President JD Vance was initially scheduled to leave on Tuesday, then rescheduled to Wednesday, until it became clear that Iran couldn’t decide whether it should participate or not, who was in charge, and who would lead the talks. Then President Trump posted on Truth Social: Based on the fact that the Government of Iran is seriously fractured, not unexpectedly…

Tesla saw an uptick in revenue and profit year-over-year, figures buoyed by an increase in automotive revenue and other services, including active subscriptions to its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) advanced driver assistance system, which reached 1.28 million. Tesla shares rose 4% in after-hours trading following the release of its first-quarter earnings report, driven by largely by a jump in its free cash flow, as well as increases in revenue and profit on a year-over-year basis. The company reported Wednesday revenue of $22.38 billion, a 16% increase from the $19.3 billion it generated in the first quarter of 2025. Its automotive revenue…

(Oil & Gas 360) – EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference returns August 17–19, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, bringing together the energy industry’s decision-makers, capital providers, and emerging innovators. If you’re an E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, or Energy Transition company, there’s still an opportunity to present. If you’re a qualified investor, this is one of the few forums where you get direct access to C-suite leadership across 70+ companies, both public and private. For sponsors, opportunities remain to increase visibility among a highly targeted energy audience. EnerCom Denver is the largest independent investor conference for the global oil and gas…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Stocks jumped out of the gate Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced an extension to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The main indexes held their gains through the close, with sentiment getting an additional boost from a round of well-received earnings reports.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the U.S. military will continue its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, but will extend the ceasefire until Iran submits a peace plan to end the war.Vice President J.D. Vance was slated to head to Pakistan on Tuesday to negotiate with Iranian leaders, but those talks are currently on…

Spend time managing your health so you can enjoy your retirement.gettyWhen my wife and I were in our 60s, we thought we might live a long time if we just ate our veggies and exercised regularly. Getting older would simply mean getting more wrinkles and gray hairs or, in my case, having more hair fall out.But now that we’re in our 70s, we’ve realized how naïve we’d been. Eating healthily and exercising are certainly important pillars in the foundation of health, but we’re going to need to do a lot more to extend our time of healthy longevity.Additional pillars of…

A Georgia man has been arrested on mortgage fraud and identity theft charges for allegedly posing as his own missing brother to sell his house. Kenneth Lee Harris, 62, was jailed in Cobb County, GA, earlier this month, just days after he allegedly closed a deal to sell his brother Ted Harris’ three-bedroom ranch house in Powder Springs, GA.According to Kenneth’s arrest warrant, first cited by news station WSB-TV, the suspect managed to convince everyone involved in the transaction that he was actually his older brother, even showing Ted’s driver’s license as proof. Kenneth’s mug shot and Ted’s photos shared on his…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Amid the ongoing war in Iran, Brent Crude is trading at nearly $100 per barrel.The Strait of Hormuz — through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows — is back to being effectively shut down after opening briefly over the weekend.And OPEC+ output has fallen by an estimated 7.9 million barrels per day. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special Issues CLICK FOR FREE ISSUE Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free Newsletters Profit and prosper with the…

(Image credit: Getty Images)Every April, Financial Literacy Month prompts a familiar question: “Are we doing enough to teach the next generation about money?”Schools roll out curricula. Nonprofits launch campaigns. Workplaces share budgeting tips. All of it matters.But after years of research and practice at the intersection of financial planning and human behavior, I’d argue we’re ignoring the most powerful classroom of all — the one happening inside your home, whether you’re consciously teaching or not. From just $107.88 $24.99 for Kiplinger Personal Finance Become a smarter, better informed investor. Subscribe from just $107.88 $24.99, plus get up to 4 Special…

Warren Buffett has made another notable portfolio move, slashing Berkshire Hathaway’s Amazon stake by more than 77% while also opening a new position in The New York Times. The shift shows Buffett continuing to rotate away from some big tech holdings and into what looks like a more selective mix of media and traditional businesses. The Amazon sale is the headline move. Berkshire reduced its holdings to roughly 2.3 million shares after first building the position in 2019, a sharp reversal for a company that once viewed Amazon as one of its most interesting large-cap bets. According to the latest…