Monthly Archives: October 2022

Appraisal bias undervalues homes and robs homeowners of equity — here’s how to spot it

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. If you get an appraisal that comes in lower than expected, your…

People in Poland are burning garbage, and Romania is capping firewood prices as desperation grows amid Europe’s energy crisis

Getty Images People in Poland are burning garbage to keep warm as the energy crisis in Europe intensifies.  Meanwhile, Romania is capping the price of firewood at about $80 per cubic meter.  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has upended Europe’s energy supply ahead of winter.  Europe’s energy crisis is pushing Polish citizens to burn trash and…

Yes, it’s time to get your COVID booster — just look at these charts

New York Governor’s Office A new COVID wave appears to be rising in Europe. Throughout the pandemic, US COVID trends have mirrored what Europe does. Americans have updated booster shots available now, targeting the circulating Omicron variants.  It’s time to get a COVID vaccine booster shot, experts say. There are early warning signals in the…

The secular bull market in stocks that started in 2009 is still intact even if the S&P 500 trades another 15% lower, Katie Stockton says

Lucas Jackson/Reuters Fairlead’s Katie Stockton thinks the stock market’s current weakness is temporary.The bull market stemming from 2009 lows is still intact even if the S&P 500 falls to 3,200, she said.“I still do see this as a cyclical bear cycle within a secular bull trend,” Stockton told CNBC last week. It’s been nothing but…

Thinking about upgrading to the Pixel 7? Here’s who would get the most out of Google’s newest phone.

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. It may be worth upgrading to a Pixel 7 phone, depending on your current model. Google, background by Insider If you own the Pixel 4 or an older model, you should upgrade to the Pixel 7 because your phone isn’t getting…

Biden to pardon thousands of people with federal marijuana convictions and encourage states to do the same

President Joe Biden said he is issuing pardons for thousands of people with federal convictions for marijuana possession. David McNew/Getty Images President Biden announced he is pardoning thousands of people with federal marijuana convictions. Biden, in a statement, said “no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana.” The White House is…

A $150 million beach house is still seeking a buyer for what would be the biggest sale in Hamptons history — see inside

Nest Seekers International La Dune, a 4.2-acre compound in Southampton, is currently on sale for $150 million.  If it sells, it will be the most expensive property ever sold in the Hamptons.  The property includes two residences situated near the beach, with a total of 19 rooms and 18 bathrooms.  A sprawling beach house situated…

Boston Dynamics and other industry heavyweights pledge not to build war robots

The days of Spot being leveraged as a weapons platform and training alongside special forces operators are already coming to an end; Atlas as a back-flipping soldier of fortune will never come to pass. Their maker, Boston Dynamics, along with five other industry leaders announced on Thursday that they will not pursue, or allow, the…