Author: Lauren Wurth

The movies have glamorized heists over the years. Whether it is a band of friends trying to steal a prized jewel or misfits looking to score a priceless painting, heists have been elaborate plans perfectly executed on screen. Many people wonder if anyone could pull it off in real life. Well, recently, a group of men were arrested and charged with the theft of a toilet. What’s so special about the toilet? It’s worth $6 million. Somehow, these men managed to steal it, but not without getting caught. Four men are now facing charges for the theft of an 18-carat…

These days, most stores offer self-checkout registers for customers who prefer the speed and privacy they provide. But although this option has become increasingly popular among consumers, lawyer Lindsey Granados is telling people that they actually run the risk of getting arrested by opting for self-checkout. Granados explains that self-checkout registers aren’t as safe to use as many people assume. “The reality is that those machines are faulty in a lot of ways and are not particularly sensitive. They will, unfortunately, not scan items from time to time,” which “can cause a problem. Because if you somehow didn’t scan something…

Over the years, stories of thrift shoppers stumbling on high-value and super-cool items have made the headlines. In 2015, Zach Norris found a $35,000 worth of vintage wristwatch while searching for second-hand items. Another thrift shopper, a scrap metal dealer, paid $14,000 for a centuries-old ornate golden egg that later turned out to be valued at a staggering $33 million.  But a recent and similar discovery is making the rounds. At the center of this story is a pizza slice-shaped trinket that seems to be made of pure gold.  Interestingly, as it turned out, the popularity of this discovery had…

Internet influencers, once the butt of jokes and objects of societal derision, are the new wave makers. Many of the “noisy teens” and “rogue” social media influencers are now proving their doubters wrong.  With social media influencers raking in 6-figure incomes by promoting brands and products, colleges which are known for majoring in the more “serious” traditional career paths are seeing the light and making the necessary adjustments.  There are now college classes on content creation led by highly renowned professors. One of these is the “Building Global Audiences” course from Duke University.  This course teaches students how to build…

Although America is one of the world’s greatest economies, it has its own share of debts. Various experts and financial gurus have continued to offer their insight over the years about methods or plans that could help get rid of the debt. Warren Buffet is one of the financial giants to offer his two cents on the US debt margin recently. Speaking on various economic matters with Becky Quick on CNBC, the business tycoon suggested a bold policy for tackling the lingering issue of America’s debt. Statistics Show an Increase in America’s Deficit Source: Wikipedia The United States Department of…

New York City, or The Big Apple as it is fondly called, has always been one of those cities in America that attracts millions of people from all over the world. From tourists eager to see the skyscrapers and exciting sights, to immigrants looking to land a job, NYC is a place of boundless opportunities. Fewer Migrants Are Trying to Work Source: Shutterstock So, it’s quite surprising for the city officials to report that while there are well over 40,000 adult migrants registered in the system, only 2,100 have sought work permits. This comes on the heels of the Department…

Based on the 2021 tax return report of Americans released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), there is a significant shortfall of approximately $688 billion in unpaid taxes. As a result, the IRS is tightening the noose on defaulters to address this issue and recover all outstanding funds. To achieve this, the IRS is adopting new mechanisms to facilitate tax collection and conduct comprehensive financial statement audits.   The Highest Non-Compliance of Its Kind Source: Leeloo Thefirst/Pexels The IRS report of the huge tax shortfall from 2021 has exposed deliberate efforts by many Americans to avoid settling their pending taxes. For…

The litigations stacking up on Donald Trump’s doorstep are starting to have a significant impact on his businesses. Some of his donors and investors are rethinking their commitment and withdrawing initially invested funds. Trump and his management team are, however, unfazed as they see the losses as a blessing in disguise. The $1 Billion Merger Source: Soulless Trader/YouTube All along, the goal has been to make large sums of funding available for the running of Trump’s media company – Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). Of course, the funding was not to be a direct infusion of cash. Rather, TMTG…

The challenges that came with the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in 2020, hit many businesses hard, especially those in the retail industry. Beyond this, there has also been a significant increase in retail crime, which has led to smaller inventory and further reduced profitability. Despite these, some businesses have managed to keep afloat and even thrive beyond all odds. One is Home Depot Inc., which has now taken a bold step to increase its financial performance. Let’s get into the details below. How Home Depot Thrived When Others Struggled Source: MarketWatch Staying relevant is one of the essential keys to brand…

It’s no longer news that Americans are exhausted from dealing with inflation and high interest rates. But when we say “Americans,” what comes to mind are the low-income earners. You know, the 38% of households that make less than $50,000 every year.  But here’s the shocker: according to a recent survey by Quicken, even the higher earners are feeling the brunt of the economic crunch too. In fact, almost 1/3rd (32%) of Americans earning an annual minimum of $150,000 are struggling to pay their bills. The personal finance software company also noted that 36% of peeps earning between $50,000 and…