How much of your net worth should be tied up in your house, as wildfires and other disasters make owning a home riskier?
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Firefighters open up about losing their own homes in LA wildfires
Firefighters from the Pasadena Fire Department opened up about losing their own homes following wildfires in Los Angeles County.ABC News - 1d -
The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire
For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.The New York Times - 6d -
Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?
Bitcoin prices soared in 2024.NBC News - Jan. 11 -
Bitcoin soared in 2024. How much — if any — should you own?
The crypto asset was the top performer in 2024, rising about 125%. But finance pros say bitcoin should generally not account for over 5% of your portfolio.CNBC - Jan. 11 -
Do you still have to pay your mortgage if your house burns down? Some multimillion-dollar homes may not qualify for disaster relief.
The multimillion-dollar homes burning in the L.A. wildfires may not qualify for mortgage relief.MarketWatch - Jan. 11 -
Should you refinance your home equity loan in 2025?
For some home equity loan borrowers, now may be the time to pursue a refinance. Here are three signs to look for.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
How Much Alcohol Does it Take to Raise Your Cancer Risk?
The surgeon general cautioned the public on Friday that even light or moderate drinking is harmful.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
How the End of Net Neutrality Could Impact Your Business
In a blow against efforts to enshrine a more equitable internet in the U.S., a court has blocked Biden administration efforts to enforce net neutrality laws, which could echo across the business ...Inc. - Jan. 3 -
‘The only thing you need is your own mind’: how to start meditating
Meditation isn’t about perfectionism or blocking thoughts, experts say – the goal is to develop ‘a balanced awareness’. Everyone has to start somewhere. In this new column, experts give advice ...The Guardian - Jan. 2
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