The John Hughes comedy classic explores the meaning of friendship—but don’t overlook the important money lessons mixed in with the laughs. There’s a reason why the 1987 film Planes, Trains & Automobiles is a beloved staple of the Thanksgiving season. John Candy’s performance of Del Griffith is both hilarious and heartfelt, and the frustration Steve Martin’s character Neal Page feels about his thwarted travel is eminently relatable. The fact that this riotously funny film also offers a sweet and nuanced view of grief, kindness, and generosity is what elevates the film beyond just a road trip comedy. But Planes Trains & Automobiles also offers some surprising lessons about money within the heartwarming story.
Published: 2024-11-23 12:00:00
Zillow projects that U.S. home prices will rise 2.9% by October 2025. This interactive map shows which areas are expected to see the biggest jumps. Want more housing market stories from Lance Lambert’s ResiClub in your inbox? Subscribe to the ResiClub newsletter.
Published: 2024-11-23 12:00:00
The president-elect targeted trans rights on the campaign trail. Now, individuals and parents whose children could be impacted say they are preparing for the worst. On the campaign trail this year, Donald Trump and his surrogates spewed tons of anti-transgender rhetoric in the form of speeches, ads, and written policies. Trump’s campaign spent $11 million on an ad that targeted Vice President Kamala Harris’s policies on transgender rights and nearly $215 million on anti-trans TV ads.
Published: 2024-11-23 11:01:00
The founder of Studio McGee shares where she finds inspiration, how to build a thriving business, and the art of being just busy enough. On the day I talk to Shea McGee, we cover a lot of ground: her love of Moleskine notebooks, the new Martha documentary on Netflix, and her approach to collaboration. She’s at home, where she says she’s most focused and creative, and she’s quick to admit that her design business came as a total surprise nearly 10 years ago.
Published: 2024-11-23 11:00:00
Career coach Megan Hellerer says that hard work and making the “right” choices should result in success and happy, secure lives. But most of us learned the hard way that this is a lie. Megan Hellerer is a career coach and founder of Coaching for Underfulfilled Overachievers. She has worked with hundreds of women, including Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to transform their careers by challenging traditional boxes of success. Her work has been featured in New York, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and The Times.
Published: 2024-11-23 10:00:00
Data is needed, but best used by consolidating it through each industry. To read this text and its propositions, the reader must accept two inferences as true:
Published: 2024-11-23 10:00:00
Analyzing expert trade data allows retail investors to make more informed financial decisions. Potential stock market volatility is a concern for 45% of retail investors, according to a recent FTSE Russell study. Amid volatility, it’s easy to get swept away by emotions like fear of missing out (FOMO). Retail investors have to navigate a rush of panic-based selling recommendations and “buy it now” stocks.
Published: 2024-11-23 10:00:00
In our world of relentless headlines, many find solace in these comforting digital realms, where the gravest mistake you can make is forgetting to hit save. For many, video games are loud, violent, and competitive. But for some they are the opposite: quiet, soft, and low-stakes. Welcome to the world of cozy gaming.
Published: 2024-11-23 10:00:00
The often-eerie vibe of so much AI-generated imagery works well for chronicling contemporary ills, a fact that several filmmakers use to unexpected effect. Type text into AI image and video generators, and you’ll often see outputs of unusual, sometimes creepy, pictures.
Published: 2024-11-23 09:00:00
Prominent investor Scott Bessent has reportedly been selected by President-elect Donald Trump to take on the role of U.S. Treasury secretary. President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick prominent investor Scott Bessent to take on the role of U.S. Treasury secretary, sources told Reuters on Friday, putting him at the helm of a cabinet position with vast influence over economic, regulatory, and international affairs.
Published: 2024-11-23 00:15:00
A new survey from Fidelity finds Americans at all income levels worry about losing their money, and most don’t see themselves as wealthy. While inflation has slowed to 2%, prices are still 20% higher than they were four years ago. Fidelity released the findings of its 2024 State of Wealth Mobility study, which consisted of 1,900 American adults over the age of 18, and set out to identify their thoughts on managing their money and meeting their financial goals. Here are some of the key highlights:
Published: 2024-11-22 23:15:00
Companies such as Coconote and StudyRot are now letting users turn their study guides into brainrot videos. If you’ve never heard the term “skibidi” or “sigma,” congratulations, your brain is not yet rotted. Brainrot is a term used to describe low-quality internet content and the effects of spending too much time consuming it. Otherwise known as, being terminally online. However, several AI-based study tools are putting it to good use.
Published: 2024-11-22 22:38:44
Organic, powered by word of mouth, and so far uncorrupted by corporate sponsors, a new wave of doppelgänger competitions might just be too good to last. Idolizing celebrities is so pervasive in pop culture that it is considered a high compliment for a friend or stranger to tell you that you resemble a famous athlete, singer, or actor.
Published: 2024-11-22 22:31:00
A study by the financial services company Empower found that this is the annual income that indicates financial success. But respondents also said success was about more than just wealth. For years, researchers have tried to pinpoint the amount of money Americans need to earn in order to feel happy. One oft-cited study from 2010 put that number at just $75,000, but subsequent research has found that happiness can actually keep increasing until your income crosses $100,000.
Published: 2024-11-22 22:08:00
Anthropic’s safety-first approach to AI development aligns with Amazon’s strategy to lead in both innovation and ethical AI. Competition among generative AI companies is heating up. On Friday, Amazon announced it would invest another $4 billion in the generative AI company, Anthropic. In little more than a year, the tech giant has now dumped at least $8 billion into the brand.
Published: 2024-11-22 22:07:23
The company allegedly dumped wastewater from its Carson oil refinery into the Los Angeles County sewer system in 2020 and 2021 and did not report the violations, DOJ prosecutors said. Oil company Phillips 66 has been federally indicted in connection with alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in California, authorities said Thursday.
Published: 2024-11-22 22:00:00
Northvolt transformed in a matter of months from Europe’s best shot at a homegrown electric-vehicle battery champion to a struggling company. Northvolt, the Swedish maker of battery cells for electric vehicles, said on Thursday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., dealing a blow to Europe’s hopes that its most developed battery player would reduce Western car makers’ reliance on Chinese rivals.
Published: 2024-11-22 21:45:00
It is the fifth such debt-for-nature swap in the world, with the Bahamian government signing the deal with The Nature Conservancy, the Inter-American Development Bank and other financial partners. The Bahamas announced Friday that it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation.
Published: 2024-11-22 21:30:00
The carmaker’s boundary-pushing commercial has been controversial, but the company says that’s hardly surprising. Tens of thousands of people on social media are criticizing luxury automaker Jaguar’s new controversial rebranding, calling it confusing and out of touch with today’s consumers. The new ad campaign leaves out the main attraction—its new electric cars, and also ditches its iconic big cat logo.
Published: 2024-11-22 21:30:00
The 22-year-old is among this year’s top-earning creators. Kai Cenat reclaimed the title of Most Subscribed to Twitch Streamer less than halfway through his planned monthlong streaming marathon. Cenat launched his “Mafiathon 2” stream on November 1, a “subathon” in which he continually streams a live video of himself, sometimes joined by guest stars including Lil Uzi Vert, Snoop Dogg, and Serena Williams, to name a few.
Published: 2024-11-22 21:29:00