6 Projects That Require Permits (But Most People Skip)
Image Source: 123rf.com DIY home improvement can be exciting—and often cheaper than hiring professionals. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that some projects legally require permits, even if they seem minor. Skipping permits can lead to fines, forced removal of work, or problems when selling your home.
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Lions, and tigers, and tariffs. Oh my!
Today we talk about the economic and market impacts of tariffs, some business partnerships, and a couple of weak earnings reports. Also, Andy Cross talks to Schwab Chief Investment Strategist Liz Ann Sonders. And Asit and Jason share two stocks on their radar. Host: Ron Gross Guests: Asit
Read MoreSahil Bloom, The 5 Types of Wealth
Your finances are one important piece of building a wealthy life. Sahil Bloom writes The Curiosity Chronicle newsletter and is the Managing Partner of SRB Ventures, a venture investment firm. His first book is The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life. Robert
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My Tariff Playbook
I had hoped to write about happier topics, such as our vacation over the last couple of weeks or an update on our finances for March. I’ll leave those for next week, as the headlines everywhere are Trump’s tariffs. Please excuse me if this article is a little
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The Wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous (do we have it all wrong?)
The Hidden Pattern Behind Every Major Wealth Transfer For years, I have had a handful of people in my life reciting Proverbs 13:22, “the wealth of the wicked is stored up for the righteous,” while they seemed to just be standing back and waiting for the check to come. Almost
Read MoreSecret giving: Should all giving be done in secret?
I was sitting across from a friend at lunch when the topic of charitable giving came up. With genuine concern in his voice, he leaned forward and whispered, “You know, you really shouldn’t talk about your giving. Didn’t Jesus said it should be done in secret?” I nodded
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PM call with President Macron of France: 5 April 2025
The Prime Minister spoke to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, this afternoon. HM GovernmentSource
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Late data from one business means UK wage growth may need to be revised, says ONS
Caveat from statistics agency is latest sign of its problems collecting reliable economic data Britain’s main measure of wage growth may need to be revised after a large employer failed to supply earnings data on time, the country’s troubled statistics agency has warned. In the latest sign of
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Coalition of the Willing Military Chiefs in Ukraine ahead of crucial meetings next week
As part of the UK’s leading efforts to build a Coalition of the Willing to secure a lasting peace in Ukraine, the Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin met with Ukrainian and French counterparts in Kyiv. HM GovernmentSource
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UK inflation falls to 2.8% in boost for Rachel Reeves before spring statement
Bigger-than-forecast decline in annual rate in February is positive news for chancellor in run-up to Commons address UK inflation has fallen back to 2.8%, giving Rachel Reeves some positive news before she makes her spring statement. The Office for National Statistics said annual inflation as measured by the
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