Discover How the Pandemic Era Boosted Typical Family’s Net Worth by 37%, According to the Fed

Standret | Istock | Getty Images According to the Federal Reserve’s triennial Survey of Consumer Finances, the typical family’s net worth experienced a significant surge during the pandemic era. This increase was primarily driven by higher home and stock prices, as well as government stimulus measures. After adjusting for inflation, median net worth increased by …

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Discover the Best Payout: Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.2 Billion!

The Powerball jackpot reached a staggering $1.2 billion on October 3, 2023, making it the third-largest prize in the history of the game. Scott Olson | Getty The Powerball jackpot has soared to an estimated $1.2 billion, claiming its spot as the third-largest prize ever offered in the game’s history. Monday night’s drawing failed to …

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Unveiling Manhattan’s Exclusive and High-demand Luxury Apartments That Are Pushing Prices to the Limit

Guests attend a pool party in the penthouse apartment at the 50 United Nations Plaza building in New York. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images A shortage of luxury apartments in Manhattan is driving up prices in the top-tier market segment, despite a slowdown in overall apartment sales and prices due to increasing mortgage …

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Explosive Growth or Slowdown: Is Revenge Travel Trend Losing Steam?

The era of unabated “revenge travel” may be coming to a close. According to new reports, travelers are starting to curtail their travel plans due to inflation and rising travel costs. A recent report by Morning Consult reveals that travel intentions are increasing in some countries but flatlining or declining in others, particularly in Europe. …

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Discover Hidden Gems: Daytime Admission Fees for Travelers

Many travelers are accustomed to nightly tourism taxes tacked on to their hotel bills. But daytime taxes are a new ask. Venice’s city council on Tuesday approved a long-awaited regulation to tax day visitors 5 euros ($5.38) to visit the city. The new tax will be implemented over 30 non-consecutive days in 2024, falling on …

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Discover the Ultimate Collection: Top 50 Best Hotels in the World

The Best Hotel in the World: Passalacqua on Italy’s Lake Como The 50 Best organization has declared Passalacqua, an 18th-century villa situated on the picturesque Lake Como in Italy, as the best hotel in the world. This announcement was made during the unveiling of “The World’s 50 Best Hotels” in London. Passalacqua was once the …

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Unlocking Treasure Troves: UNESCO Adds West Bank Site to World Heritage List

New Sites Added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List The World Heritage Committee has recently announced the addition of 37 new sites to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Among these sites is one located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The announcement was made during the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, taking place in Riyadh, Saudi …

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Anticipate rising New York City hotel rates as Airbnb rentals phase out

Many Airbnb users with bookings in New York City this Christmas are scrambling to find new accommodations. The company announced plans to cancel and refund bookings for stays after Dec. 1, according to the Associated Press, after long-planned regulations aimed at curbing illegal short-term rentals in the city went into effect on Sept. 5. The …

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