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Architect Shalom Barons shows elevation drawings for a new $400 million ballroom at the White House to members of the National Capital Planning Commission on January 8, 2026 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | getty imagesA federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday blocked construction of a new White House ballroom, a move heavily opposed by President Donald Trump.District Court Judge Richard LyonIn his order, Trump administration officials and the Presidential Executive Officer were “barred from taking any action in furtherance of the physical development of the proposed ballroom on the former site of the East Wing of the White…

As Thailand’s private wealth market becomes more outward-looking, investment advice is being reshaped by exploring different sources of returns. Customers are becoming increasingly familiar with global public markets, are more willing to consider alternatives, and are more interested in the opportunities that something beyond standard product shelves offers. In that environment, companies are under increasing pressure not only to provide access, but also to explain why that access is specific, how it is sourced, and where it fits into the broader portfolio strategy. At the recent Hubbis Wealth Management event in Thailand, a panel chaired by Paul Gambles explored how…

Do you want to live in one of the 50 most expensive zip codes in all of America? Key findings from new original research from GOBankingRates indicate that the minimum income needed to comfortably pay for a home and mortgage starts at $684,000, and can reach nearly $2 million. GOBankingRates first found America’s priciest ZIP codes by sifting through December 2025 data available on Zillow to isolate the 50 ZIP codes with the highest average 2025 home values. The average monthly mortgage for each ZIP code was determined assuming a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage with a 20% down payment and a…

Tiger Woods has been taken out of the Martin County Jail after being arrested for driving under the influence following a car accident on March 27, 2026 in Stuart, Florida. Joe Raddle | getty imagesGolf legend Tiger Woods was found by police in his pants pocket after a rollover crash last week in Florida that left him with two opioid pills, an arrest affidavit released Tuesday shows.Woods, 50, also had “bloodshot and glassy eyes,” “extremely dilated pupils,” and was “sweating profusely” when a sheriff’s deputy arrived at the scene of a two-car crash in Jupiter, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office…

Hershey, PA, 31 March 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is hosting its 2026 Investor Day today at the New York Stock Exchange. During the event, the company’s executive leadership team will outline Hershey’s strategic priorities and designed financial framework Lead the next generation of snacking and drive sustained, differentiated performance in the near and long term. The Hershey Company logo (PRNewsPhoto/The Hershey Company) “Hershey’s is built to lead the next generation of snacking, and today we’re sharing how we get there,” said Kirk Tanner, president and CEO of The Hershey Company. “With a differentiated portfolio, we are…

Motorshan Films / Shutterstock.comWhile empathy is widely celebrated as a hallmark of good leadership, managers may benefit from maintaining some emotional distance. New research from Zeti and Sigma Assessment Systems shows that in environments where tough calls are routine, emotional detachment can be an asset. An analysis of nearly two decades of Sigma’s proprietary Jackson Personality Inventory – Revised (JPI-R) assessments…

Warren Buffett speaks with Becky Quick on CNBC’s Squawk Box from Omaha, NE on March 31, 2026. Gerard Miller cnbcWarren Buffett said on Tuesday that he has not talked to him Microsoft “Since the whole thing with the Jeffrey Epstein files” was unveiled by founder Bill Gates. “I haven’t talked to him at all since the whole thing broke,” Buffett told CNBC’s Becky Quick.”I don’t want to be in a situation where I know things…to be called as a witness,” he said.Asked if he was still good friends with Gates, Buffett spoke warmly of their history as friends.But, Buffett said,…

Given the chaos in the world, it’s tempting to just cover your head and let things take their course when talking about your personal finances. After all, everything has gone well so far. And a future full of things we can’t control is scary. Be it rising oil prices or global terrorism or AI taking away jobs, most of those big trends are beyond our control. However, we can adjust. time to plan If you’re willing to consider the importance of a financial plan, the immediate challenge is to find someone you can trust to get the job done, despite…

PhotoInk/Getty Images Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers Getting a raise often feels like a financial move until the next tax season when that big paycheck doesn’t translate into as much extra money as expected. Higher income can also change your tax…

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