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The PGA Tour may soon add an event in Mexico, and ironically, it may come at the expense of Donald Trump and his Trump National Doral course just outside of Miami.

Trump and the PGA Tour have had a long and rocky relationship, and it seems like the Tour is ready to cut all ties, even if it means leaving one of its iconic courses, Doral.

Golf insider Geoff Shackelford discussed the situation on his ShackHouse podcast, noting that the Tour is thinking of replacing Doral with an event in Mexico. Читать дальше...

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When Aaron LaPedis was 10 years old and asking his parents for the latest toys, his mom made him a deal: If he sold the toys he no longer wanted, he could use the money to buy whatever he wanted at the local toy store.

Shortly after, LaPedis had his first garage sale in his front yard. He was instantly hooked.

Today, the self-made millionaire and author of the bestseller "The Garage Sale Millionaire" has accumulated a small fortune finding interesting stuff and reselling it on eBay... Читать дальше...

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In 2015, the demand for rental apartments reached its highest level ever since the 1960s.

The pinched access to mortgage credit after the Great Recession is one reason why.

Another is that many Americans—especially the poor and people of color—haven’t felt the effects of the economic recovery, and may not be able to rustle up the funds for a down payment.

A third reason is that Millennials, now the largest generation ever since the baby boomers, are especially loath to buy homes. Читать дальше...

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 138 million people are employed in the US.

We recently sifted through the BLS's Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates survey to see the breakdown of the jobs these people hold — and how much they make.

The survey, which reflects May 2015 salary and employment data gathered from more than 1 million businesses, shows that "retail salesperson" is the most common gig in America. This type of worker earns $26,340 a year, on average. Читать дальше...

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The City University of New York (CUNY) is the largest urban public university system in the US.

The school, however, sometimes called "the poor man’s Harvard," is in serious financial difficulty, The New York Times reported.

“We have gone backwards,” Frederick R. Brodzinski, a senior administrator, told The Times. “Morale is horrible on campus."

Although enrollment has steadily risen over the past decade, state funding has been declining. Читать дальше...

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Google recently held its inaugural Play Awards at its IO developers' conference to highlight some of the best apps from around the world.

The company chose one winner in each of 10 different categories, with the final decision made by a panel of Googlers who paid attention to factors like user experience and high star ratings.

In other words, if you have an Android phone you should download these apps:

Best App: Houzz

Houzz, which focuses on all things home design... Читать дальше...

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Home prices are rising faster than Zillow expected.

The real-estate company forecast that prices in April would rise 2% year-over-year, but they jumped nearly 5%, according to its home-value index.

The story is the same: Strong demand from homebuyers coupled with tight inventories is pushing up prices. That has caused bidding wars in some hotbeds like San Francisco.

"The struggle will continue for home shoppers this summer," Zillow chief economist Svenja Gudell said in a report out Tuesday. Читать дальше...

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Wall Street internship season is just around the corner.

Over the coming weeks, thousands of aspiring young bankers and traders will flock to New York City and other financial hubs to get a taste of life on the Street.

Of course, these internships can be intimidating. You've heard the horror stories about the 100-hour workweeks. The grunt work. The tight deadlines.

But it is possible to survive your Wall Street internship and, according to one former Goldman Sachs intern... Читать дальше...

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While Twitter’s shareholders approved CEO Jack Dorsey’s plan to give his stock to employees last week, an unusually large number of investors voted against the plan hinting at the continued divisions over the company’s leadership.

Twitter revealed the vote totals from its annual shareholders meeting in a document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission on Friday. While there were four items on which shareholders were asked to vote on this past Wednesday... Читать дальше...

Tesla’s Rise Has Inspired a Dozen New EV Rivals

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Elon Musk should be blushing.

In addition to the increased competition from big auto manufacturers, there are also now many venture-backed startups that are now kicking tires within the electric vehicle industry. According to Tracxn, a startup intelligence platform, some of Tesla’s rivals include Faraday Future, NextEV, and Atieva.

This set of companies has raised hundreds... Читать дальше...

Self-made billionaire Larry Ellison gave a funny and poignant speech filled with life advice to the University of Southern California's class of 2016. Read more.

Most steak gurus will tell you that a dry rub is best. But when you are feeling bold, try this marinade recipe from Quality Meats Steakhouse of NYC. It is the perfect tangy mixture that explodes with flavor. 

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Dennis Pilarinos was frustrated and a little "pissed off" after his first day in a special program that teaches startup CEOs the delicate art of raising money.

The CEO of Buddybuild was eager to go deep into the specifics of his company, but he was told he was doing it all wrong. Instead, he was instructed to focus on what he considered big-picture platitudes.

"I was completely wrong," acknowledges Pilarinos, who now credits the program with helping him... Читать дальше...

Kate Taylor

After a week of the Subway diet, I know more about the sandwich chain than most — and certainly more than I want to know.

Given falling sales, Subway has been trying to win over consumers with new menu items and all-natural adjustments like removing artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives from its US menu.

Looking at Subway's sales slump, I wondered if Jared Fogle's diet plan holds up over time — or is it obsolete given the evolution of Americans' dietary preferences? Читать дальше...

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The killing of a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo after a 4-year-old boy tumbled into the ape's enclosure triggered outrage and questions about safety, but zoo officials called the decision to use lethal force a tough but necessary choice.

More than 2,000 people signed a petition on Change.org that sharply criticized the Cincinnati Police Department and the zoo for putting down the animal and called for the child's parents to be "held accountable for their actions of... Читать дальше...

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Presenting: the hedge fund darlings of the first quarter. 

Goldman Sachs recently published its Very Important Position (VIP) list of stocks that appear the most among the funds' largest 10 holdings. 

Starwood, Alibaba and Home Depot were among the top stocks that joined the list during the quarter and had not made the cut before.

One disclaimer: the list was compiled based on recent 13-F filings hedge funds made. These stocks were held as of the end of the first quarter... Читать дальше...

HomeUnion

If you're in the market for a new home for your family, you'll want to consider more than just the sticker price.

"The quality of public schools is one of the most important factors to consider when buying a home, especially for families," explains Don Ganguly, CEO of real estate investment management firm HomeUnion. "In many cases, home buyers are willing to pay more to be located in a neighborhood with highly ranked schools, even if it means downsizing into a smaller home."

To find the best of both worlds ... Читать дальше...

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Every year, Consumer Reports and its team of automotive experts test and scrutinize virtually every car sold in the US.

Of those cars, a select few stand above the rest and join the vaunted group of vehicles known as Consumer Reports' Top Picks.

To become a Top Pick, a car must excel at the publication's track tests, offer average or better reliability, perform effectively in government or industry crash tests, and return high owner-satisfaction scores in Consumer Reports' surveys. Читать дальше...

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Too many stocks are priced at more than $200 a share, and that's a problem for market participation.

Individual shares of stocks have much higher prices than they used to, discouraging retail investors and reducing the volume of shares changing hands, according to Chris Concannon, the CEO of Bats Global Markets.

Concannon said in a recent newsletter that Wall Street executives were partly responsible for this by refusing stock splits, in which companies increase... Читать дальше...

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He said he wouldn't say it.

But Donald Trump seemingly couldn't resist.

"I wonder if I could say — you know, remember lyin'. Lyin'. I won’t say ‘Lyin' Ted' — I refuse to say it," he told a crowd during a Friday rally in Fresno, California.

“Lyin’ Ted!" Trump then exclaimed. "Holds that Bible high, puts it down, and then he lies. Lyin’ Ted. Well, I’m going to retire that from Ted — I’m not going to call Ted that anymore."

Trump had resurrected... Читать дальше...

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Like any other reporter on deadline, I'm no stranger to stress.

And in the age of wearable technology that monitors everything from steps to heart rate, it makes sense that devices that measure stress are popping up as well.

Stress-monitoring devices can be helpful at quantifying your stress throughout the day. But wearing them around all the time and getting near-constant feedback via beeps or buzzes can sometimes result in more stress, not less. Читать дальше...