State employees earned almost $2.64 billion last year, according to data requested and analyzed by Delaware Online/The News Journal. But what about those at the helm of the state’s largest entities? The 17 members of Gov. John Carney’s Cabinet earned a combined total of nearly $2.5 million, with Department of Education Secretary Mark Holodick taking home the […]
Former Celebrity Big Brother UK winner Stephen Bear has repaid the £22,305 (€26,203) that he illegally earned by sharing a private sex tape of him and reality TV star Georgia Harrison online, after a judge made a confiscation order for that amount. The 34-year-old faced nine months in prison if he did not pay the […]
Jun. 2—BETHEL — Telstar High School senior Makenzie Eliot, 18, is driven to be the best at whatever she takes on — setting goals and reaching them, her father, Principal John Eliot, said. What stands out is her “never say never” work ethic, her Advanced Placement and Honors English teacher, Melissa Poston, said. She takes […]
EASTON — Three town employees grossed more than $200,000 in 2023, according to town payroll data. Police Lt. Keith Nunes led the way in compensation, earning $288,725. As he did in previous years, Nunes earned big by working a lot of overtime. His OT haul of $129,764 came close to matching his base pay of […]
In a previous article about Roth conversions, an advisor wrote: “For many folks, a prime time for Roth conversions takes place during the years after retirement but before Social Security and RMDs kick in. Those can be relatively low-income years during which initiating a conversion can result in a triple benefit. Those benefits are: lower […]
A Florida Gen Xer who made over $300,000 last year secretly working multiple remote jobs says he’s “far from rich.” The subject of the story is not pictured. howtogoto/Getty Images A Florida-based Gen Xer made over $300,000 in 2023 secretly working multiple remote tech jobs. While the extra income has allowed him to travel more, […]
Fighting in Ukraine has given some of the ex-convicts Russia recruited their swag back. These men are granted freedom after surviving their military service. Around 15,000 ex-convicts have reportedly returned to Russia, per The New York Times. Ex-convicts who fought for Russia in Ukraine are heading home with newfound wealth and swagger, The New York […]
While he’s now known as one of the most successful investors of all time, Warren Buffett showed his entrepreneurial spirit and ability to hustle from a young age. Buffett’s critically acclaimed 2008 biography “The Snowball” by author Alice Schroeder provides an in-depth look into the billionaire’s drive and money-making mindset that manifested itself before he […]
A story that went viral last week on social media about an extravagant tip at a West Michigan restaurant from an out-of town diner has taken a turn, with a server losing her job and conflicting accounts over what happened. In the original account, a middle-aged man in a dark suit stopped at the Mason […]
Warren Buffett’s portfolio holdings are closely tracked by investors around the world. Often hailed as the Oracle of Omaha, Buffett’s strategic investment bets allowed him to add approximately $13 billion to his net worth between Jan. 2, 2023, and Jan. 2, 2024. Buffett has long preached the importance of long-term investing, stating, “Our favorite holding […]
A Clearwater construction company’s second violation of federal overtime pay laws resulted in the company owing $132,400 in back wages and liquidated damages, the U.S. Department of Labor announced. That works out to an average of $6,304.76 for each of the 21 employees shorted by All Florida Weatherproofing & Construction. Or, put in terms of […]
Doug Layton, Jr. shows a trailer full of equipment he’s acquired since being released from prison. He says he does painting and home repairs on the side, “trying to be productive in society.” Debbie Elliott/NPR hide caption toggle caption Debbie Elliott/NPR Doug Layton, Jr. shows a trailer full of equipment he’s acquired since being released […]