1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe Courtesy: RM Sotheby’s An ultra-rare Mercedes-Benz race car sold for $143 million earlier this month, making it the most expensive car ever sold. RM Sotheby’s announced it auctioned off a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe for 135 million euros, or about $143 million. The sale smashed the previous
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In this article @RB.1 @CL.1 A sign displays gas prices at a gas station on May 10, 2022 in San Mateo County, California. Liu Guanguan | China News Service | Getty Images The surge in gasoline prices is impossible to miss and at the top of consumers’ minds as large billboards announce that gas now
Hinterhaus Productions | Stone | Getty Images The “gap” between how much money men and women are paid has long been a feature of the U.S. economy. While that pay differential has narrowed since the 1960s, progress seems to have slowed in the past decade or more — a dynamic that has big implications for
skynesher Days of record market losses may inspire 401(k) investors to take action. Yet most experts caution against doing just that. The reason: Days when the markets are down tend to be closely followed by days when the market is up. If you sell and run for cover now, you may miss the upside. “The
Justin Ellen found himself at a difficult crossroad when he was 17 — should he pursue his passion for baking full-time, or go to college to further his education? At that time, the youngest contestant of Netflix’s popular baking show was making custom cakes from home as a side-hustle, while also juggling with school. He
The Tax Foundation respectfully submits comment on the state tax and revenue implications of the proposed tobacco product standard for menthol in cigarettes. Alongside the intended consequence of limiting sales of menthol cigarettes, menthol cigarette prohibition will have a significant impact on state revenue collections, in excess of the losses associated with individuals who respond
A sale pending sign is posted in front of a home for sale on March 18, 2022 in San Anselmo, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Sales of previously owned homes in April fell to the lowest pace since the Covid pandemic started, according to the National Association of Retailers. Existing-home sales declined 2.4% compared
De toepassing van de adviezen van de commissie Roemer om de positie van internationale medewerkers te verbeteren hoeft niet te wachten op wetgeving. Dat zeggen Ingrid Thijssen (VNO-NCW) en Sieto de Leeuw (ABU). De ontwikkeling van een verplicht certificeringsstelsel voor uitzendbureaus vraagt zorgvuldigheid, draagvlak bij sociale partners en daarmee tijd. Maar om misstanden met arbeidsmigranten
De maandpremie voor de autoverzekering voor zowel nieuwe als tweedehands auto’s ligt gemiddeld €10 tot €25 hoger, wat neerkomt op zo’n €120 tot €350 per jaar. „Een elektrische auto heeft een hogere aanschafprijs en is, vooral door het accupakket, veel zwaarder dan een auto op benzine”, verklaart Amanda Bulthuis van Geld.nl. Aan de andere kant
In totaal werden voor 16.600 woningen vergunningen afgegeven. Daarmee is het kabinet uit koers om de beoogde 100.000 woningen per jaar te halen. In 2030 zouden het er 900..000 extra moeten zijn. Het aantal vergunde nieuwbouwwoningen is een indicator voor het aantal woningen dat in de nabije toekomst gebouwd wordt. Gemiddeld duurt het nog ongeveer
How well is the American consumer holding up against sky-high inflation? It depends on whom you ask. Four major retailers — Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s — reported quarterly financial results this week, and they each offered a different perspective on where and how people are spending their money. Walmart said some of its
In this article CSCO Chuck Robbins, chief executive officer of Cisco Technologies Inc., gestures as he speaks during a panel session on day two of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2020. Jason Alden | Bloomberg | Getty Images Cisco shares plunged 15% in extended trading on Wednesday after the