Airbnb has a plan to fix cleaning fees
Pretty much everyone hates Airbnb cleaning fees — those pesky charges tacked on to your vacation rental bill that supposedly cover the costs to get…
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Japan births at new low as population shrinks and ages
TOKYO — The number of babies born in Japan this year is below last year’s record low in what the the top government spokesman described…
Auto review: The 2023 BMW i7; an EV that beats its rivals from Mercedes-Benz and Tesla
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – BMW once advertised its vehicles using the tagline “the ultimate driving machine.” They no longer do, unfortunately. Is this a subtle…
Jim Rossman: I hate to admit it, but I don’t know everything
I’m going to let you all in on a secret: I don’t know how to fix every technology problem. Shocking? Not really, and I hope…
Want takeout but don’t like containers? Here’s an answer
MINNEAPOLIS — Forever Ware’s pitch to Namaste Cafe was simple: Use our reusable containers for your customers and cut down on disposable containers going to…
Series I bond rates decline to still-high 6.89% — here’s how to buy them
If you’re looking for an investment with a high interest rate, inflation protection and the safety of government backing, then Series I bonds could be…
2023 IRA contribution and income limits: What retirement savers need to know
The IRS has some good news for workers who use traditional or Roth IRAs to save for retirement. In 2023, you’ll be able to contribute…
Average long-term US mortgage rate slips to 6.58%
LOS ANGELES — The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged lower for the second time in as many weeks, though it remains more than double…
Shoppers hunt for deals but inflation makes bargains elusive
NEW YORK — Consumers holding out for big deals — and some much-needed relief from soaring costs on just about everything — might be disappointed…
First floating LNG terminal arrives at German port
BERLIN — The first of several ships that will serve as floating terminals to receive liquefied natural gas imports in Germany arrived today off the…