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Everyday Cheapskate: 7 Habits of the Rich (which only apply to the rich)

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A habit is defined as a behavior repeated so often it becomes almost automatic. I am in awe of the power of a habit. It's a force to change your life, and it is available to anyone, no matter their situation or circumstances... mostly.

For five years, author Tom Corley observed the daily habits of the rich and the poor, and documented his ...Read more

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Nvidia's $750 billion deals revive fear of AI circular financing

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Nvidia Corp. is working on a fresh round of AI deals worth more than $750 billion, accelerating investments that skeptics have warned are artificially inflating demand and valuations across the industry.

A partnership with South Korean conglomerate SK Group unveiled late Friday means the companies will be doing more than $500 billion in ...Read more

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Could Las Vegas become the Wall Street of the West?

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Ken Winans has a bold idea: turn Las Vegas into the Wall Street of the West.

The president and chief investment officer for Winans Investments, a local investment management firm, said the valley could actually be the perfect place given its environment, geography and current rules and regulations. Wall Street is a colloquial term for the ...Read more

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Here's what $1,500 in rent can get you in Philly, Miami, Boston, and other cities across the country

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Apartment renters with $1,500 a month to spend can get the equivalent of one or two bedrooms in Pittsburgh, a studio in Philadelphia, or a dorm room in Manhattan.

That’s according to an analysis by RentCafe, a national apartment search website, based on average price per square foot for apartments in properties with 50 or more units.

A ...Read more

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Half Moon Bay voters to decide fate of farmworker housing as state pressure mounts

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Voters in Half Moon Bay, California, will decide in November whether to allow a 40-unit affordable housing development for older farmworkers to move forward, extending a years-long fight that has drawn threats from Gov. Gavin Newsom and could exacerbate an ongoing confrontation between city and state officials over housing mandates.

The City ...Read more

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Nvidia's $750 billion deals revive fear of AI circular financing

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Nvidia Corp. is working on a fresh round of AI infrastructure deals potentially worth more than $750 billion, accelerating a streak of investments that skeptics warn is artificially inflating demand and valuations across the industry.

An artificial intelligence initiative with the parent of South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix Inc. unveiled late ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: Smart Saving Tastes Like Chicken

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

With the price of beef skyrocketing, chicken is becoming the backbone of the frugal kitchen. And why not? Chicken costs far less than beef and often less than pork too. Better yet, it's useful right down to the bones.

DON'T PAY FULL PRICE

Chicken is always on sale somewhere. If you don't want to store-hop, watch for specials at your favorite ...Read more

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Meet the Minnesota man winning your prediction market wagers

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Caleb Davies holds a rare title in the prediction market world: Millionaire winner.

The middle-aged suburban dad relies on a skilled background in finance and tech, plus computer forecasting tools he personally developed, to put real stakes on some of his biggest interests. These days he primarily plays in so-called culture markets, which let ...Read more

Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times/TNS

They got their LA rentals ready for the World Cup. Did it pay off? For some, absolutely

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LOS ANGELES — The 2026 FIFA World Cup has wrapped, but some Angelenos who rented their homes to fans are still tallying up profits from a month of soccer frenzy in the city.

Driven by projections of massive tourism and a $750 first-time host incentive from Airbnb, many local property owners expected a sizable payout. While some savvy owners ...Read more

Real estate Q&A: Should I buy renters' insurance?

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Q: My landlord is asking me to buy renters’ insurance before I move into my apartment. I do not own the place, so I do not understand why I would need it. Is this really something I should pay for, or is my landlord just covering himself? — Alison

A: Get the renters’ insurance. This is one of the best deals in insurance, and people find ...Read more

Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal/TNS

He bought a desert bunker -- and wants to make it an EV lounge

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BAKER, California — The walls are covered in graffiti, some glass is shattered, and most of the copper is gone.

But some 20 to 30 feet below ground in this Cold War-era bunker in the middle of the California desert, Jonathan Shinn envisions a modern twist for the hidden relic: a lounge for EV drivers.

Shinn, founder of PowerStation Charging,...Read more

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Mobile homes, an overlooked refuge of affordability, are disappearing in LA Residents fight to stay

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The small patch of dirt encircling Carmen Silverio Guardado's home bears fruit — lots of it. There are pomegranates, guavas, dragon fruit and nectarines. She also grows oregano and lemongrass, which she brews into a tea to soothe stomach issues.

All of this Silverio Guardado and her husband cultivate beside the two-bedroom mobile home they ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: How to Save Money on Groceries

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

Feeding a family is complicated enough without worrying about the cost of groceries. But here we are in a world where food costs continue to soar. If you're feeling a particularly sharp pinch at the supermarket, you're not alone. Inflation and continued supply chain issues are impacting consumers around the globe. Luckily, there are plenty of ...Read more

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Forget Halloween: Giant skeletons are staying up year-round across LA

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LOS ANGELES — The undead are invading L.A.

They wear Santa hats and sunglasses, American flags and pool floaties. Some stand erect, towering over houses and neighborhoods. Others rot in the California sun, disintegrating into bony fragments. A pelvis atop two legs in a driveway. A skull peering over a rooftop.

They are, of course, giant 12-...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: A Little Appliance Know-How Can Save a Lot of Money

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

If you've been reading this column for any length of time, you know that my husband and I have repaired or performed regular maintenance on a number of our home appliances. And I love hearing when my readers do the same. Today's first great reader tip is a good reminder for anyone with a dishwasher.

EASY DISHWASHER MAINTENANCE

Dear Mary: We ...Read more

Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times/TNS

Graffiti towers set to be cleared for cleanup and sale

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The sale of notorious Oceanwide Plaza in downtown Los Angeles is expected to be approved by a bankruptcy court judge, clearing the path for removal of graffiti that has loomed over the city skyline for years and completion of the long-stalled real estate development.

Work cleaning the skyscrapers — known informally as Graffiti Towers — ...Read more

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Jonathan Lansner: California foreclosures at 7-year high. Time to worry?

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The last time California foreclosures were this high was pre-pandemic, in 2019.

However, if you see this as a signal that hordes of California homeowners are going to lose their homes to foreclosure, just like the last real estate crash, you may be waiting a while.

My trusty spreadsheet reviewed a report from the real estate tracker Attom on ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: Gravity and Creativity Prolong Products' Useful Life

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If you were to take a peek inside my refrigerator, you'd have to stand on your head to read labels. Food seems to last longer when stored upside-down in a container with a tightly fitting lid. It's something about the food sealing itself. All I know is it works. I can't remember the last time I had to toss out sour cream, cottage cheese, etc. ...Read more

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Homeowners of color pay higher insurance costs

Consumer / Home and Consumer News /

Homeowners all over the country are feeling the crush of rising insurance costs. But that burden isn’t distributed evenly.

Property owners in predominantly Black and Hispanic corners of the country pay higher home insurance premiums than those in mostly white areas, even when factoring for environmental risk, the Consumer Federation of ...Read more

Everyday Cheapskate: Simple Ways to Lower Cooling Costs Without Touching the Thermostat

Consumer / Everyday Cheapskate /

Every summer, we're told the same thing: Turn up the thermostat. Raise it a degree. Maybe two. Learn to love being slightly uncomfortable.

While that advice certainly has merit, it's not the only way to reduce cooling costs. In fact, some of the most effective ways to keep your home cooler have nothing to do with the thermostat at all. The real...Read more

 

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