Elon Musk and Gene Wilder's former home in LA has a $3 million price cut as it faces a foreclosure sale.

Elon Musk and Gene Wilder’s former home in LA has a $3 million price cut as it faces a foreclosure sale.

It may seem surreal to own a piece of property that, separately, Tesla titan Elon Musk and the late actor Gene Wilder once called their own. Now, it will be passed on to a new generation – for less. That’s because this Los Angeles mansion is approaching a foreclosed sale. Mansion Global reports that this […]
Cemetery charges mourners for 'VIP pass' to visit dead relatives - to help keep grave 'safe from unwanted'

Cemetery charges mourners for ‘VIP pass’ to visit dead relatives – to help keep grave ‘safe from unwanted’

They are dead serious about charging mourners money to visit their loved ones. The owners of a UK cemetery have come under fire for offering paid VIP cards to relatives of those buried there. The Garden of Remembrance, located in the city of Stoke-on-Trent, says those who do not purchase a permit will only be […]
Here's how to tell if your phone is listening to you - and how to stop it

Here’s how to tell if your phone is listening to you – and how to stop it

Listen. Experts from NordVPN have outlined a four-step process anyone can follow to find out if their phone is listening and using private conversations for targeted advertising, the Daily Mail reported. Some smartphone users worry that their device is eavesdropping when they least suspect it. wachiwit – stock.adobe.com The first step in the test is […]
Simple hack to avoid credit card surcharges at coffee shops

Simple hack to avoid credit card surcharges at coffee shops

If you feel like you’re getting slapped with extra card fees more and more – you’re not imagining it. As businesses face rising costs, a growing number are charging their customers an extra fee when they pay by card to cover the cost of processing that transaction. And while it may seem like an insignificant […]
The 5 most affordable subways in America - where you get the most bang for your buck

The 5 most affordable subways in America – where you get the most bang for your buck

Home affordability is top of mind for most Americans—but, even with mortgage rates trending higher, there are still cities where it’s possible to own a home without stretching your income too far. In evaluating the nation’s largest metros, Realtor.com found that there were five cities where fewer than 30% of households could afford a home. […]
The love of alcoholic beverages begins before birth, the study claims - here's how to understand that you are predisposed to drink alcohol

The love of alcoholic beverages begins before birth, the study claims – here’s how to understand that you are predisposed to drink alcohol

Scientists have developed a practical way to spot a lush. UK researchers have found that one’s love of the sauce may be linked to exposure to testosterone in the womb – which has a particular effect on the development of a baby’s hands, in a study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It […]
Lonely seniors are turning to AI for friendship: Why Nana's new BFF could be a robot

Lonely seniors are turning to AI for friendship: Why Nana’s new BFF could be a robot

Everyone needs a prey. And when there are no warm bodies in the room, people over 50 are turning to chatbots for companionship – so says a recent study on seniors and sophisticated technology. “Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we live, and its impact on the elderly is no exception,” wrote the authors […]
Social Security payments could see big cuts starting in 2033

Social Security payments could see big cuts starting in 2033

The top actuaries for Social Security and Medicare testified before a House panel Thursday about the financial woes of two safety net programs that could see key trust funds run out in about a decade, leaving beneficiaries to face with a benefit reduction if the funding gap is not resolved by Congress. The Trustees for […]
Trump's election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

Trump’s election victory boosts Republican homebuyer optimism

Republicans are suddenly more optimistic about the housing market after Donald Trump’s presidential election victory, while Democrats are less optimistic, according to a new survey commissioned by Realtor.com®. Roughly 1 in 5 Republicans say they are now more likely to buy a home as a result of the election, while 24% of Democrats say they […]