Author: Money Mechanics

An extraordinary private island in Florida that was settled by an Irish carpenter in the 1880s—and has remained in the hands of his family ever since—has hit the market for the very first time. Located on Lake Marion near Haines City, the 23.32-acre parcel, which is known as Bannon Island in honor of the man who first built a home upon it, sits directly between Orlando and Tampa, and is only accessible by boat, helicopter, or seaplane. However, it is the location of the island that is especially rare, according to listing agent Lisa Kleine of Red Bird Realty, who…

A crumbling cabin set at the heart of a lush 4.34-acre Catskills parcel has been given a bright new future thanks to a visionary husband-and-wife duo who breathed new life into the dilapidated structure, turning it into a picture-perfect woodland retreat inspired by their Scandinavian roots.When Tom Roberts and Anna Aberg happened upon the derelict 1976 structure, they saw not a desperate property in dire need of an overhaul, but rather the potential to create a one-of-a-kind residence that would complement the beauty of the land around it.They snapped up the Livingston Manor, NY, property for just $130,000 in 2020—and…

A Big Sur-inspired midcentury estate tucked away in Carmel Valley has just hit the market for the first time in 55 years for $2,395,000.The stylish sanctuary surrounded by breathtaking canyon views last traded hands for just $43,000 in 1971. Built in 1967, the three-bedroom residence boasts a thoughtfully updated and beautifully preserved interior.”It feels like a Big Sur throwback to the 70s,” said listing agent Doug Steiny of Sotheby’s International Realty—Carmel Brokerage. “It’s a really warm midcentury contemporary that people walk into and fall in love with immediately.”Living room of midcentury estate in Carmel Valley, CAGlen McDowellFamily room of midcentury estate…

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) has drawn significant market attention in 2026 for its custom AI chips. But the company’s August 6 announcement of new VMware vDefend and Avi Load Balancer capabilities is a reminder that its infrastructure software business, the one built to throw off steady, high-margin cash, is still evolving too. With the stock sitting roughly 20% below the all-time high it set at the end of May, investors are left weighing a fast-growing chip story against a market that has already pulled back once this year. Broadcom (AVGO) Pairs AI Chip Boom With A Software Security Push Bull Case: A…

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Kerry Wan/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.Just a week ago, a T-Mobile outage affected thousands of customers nationwide, and depending on your choice of words when conversing with a service representative, you were compensated anywhere from $10 to $80 in bill credits. Fun, right? Had I still been a part of the magenta family, I likely would’ve experienced the frustration of my in-laws, who were outside a concert venue that day, waiting to regain any bit of signal to validate their tickets in the 90-degree weather. Also: Hit by T-Mobile’s outage? You can get up to $80 in…

This week’s Baker Hughes Rig Count shows that the U.S. had no change last week, resulting in a total count of 588 rigs. Canada decreased by 3 over last week, resulting in a total Canadian count of 216 rigs. Breakdown by region Of the regions tracked by Baker Hughes, the Permian experienced an increase this week. Meanwhile, 2 regions experienced a decrease this week: The Granite Wash is down 1,  at 19. The Marcellus is down 1, at 24. Major Basin Variances This Week +/- Ardmore Woodford 2 0 Arkoma Woodford 1 0 Barnett 1 0 Cana Woodford 20…

After 43 years advising families through nearly every kind of wealth transfer imaginable, I’ve noticed something.The families who struggle almost never struggle because of the tax plan. They struggle because nobody had a real conversation before the money moved.That’s not how most coverage of the Great Wealth Transfer sounds. Trusts, tax brackets and estate structures dominate the conversation — and for good reason. 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…

If a sweltering summer has you longing for a place with four vibrant, distinct seasons, Ohio may be calling.While many know the Buckeye State for its sprawling farmland and thriving sports culture, Ohio is also a Midwest powerhouse for expanding tech, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing sectors, according to economic development data.And in addition to job opportunities, the state offers a lower cost of living for major expenses like housing, and average prices on everyday items like groceries and utilities. 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…

The term cruise ship typically brings to mind a mammoth vessel navigating through the ocean waves. But a growing number of travelers are trying out a different kind of water-based vacation: river cruises.Unlike many ocean excursions, on ships featuring everything from casinos to climbing walls on board, river cruises focus more on the places you visit than the vessel you take. “Although the title is ‘river cruising,’ this is really a land experience as much as a water experience,” says Jeremy Palmer, president of Tauck, a tour and river cruise operator.For many river cruisers, that distinction is a big part…