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ENGLEWOOD, Fla. — Sand is piled up to the first floor of most homes on Manasota Key, a sliver of land off Florida’s west coast, where devastation is widespread. The community, about 30 miles south of where Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday, sits across a bay from Englewood, between Fort Myers and Sarasota. Scenes of devastation in Manasota Key, Fla., on Sunday after Hurricane Milton made landfall nearby. The rooms at the Sea Oats Beach Club in Manasota Key are filled with upward of 3 feet of sand. More than 750,000 Floridians are still without power five days after Milton made landfall, according to PowerOutage.us.

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☆ As a single mom, finances can be tight. Taking my son to Legoland was a good way to teach him about money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-12 | by ( Deborah Goldstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

As a single mom, finances can be tight, and I needed to figure out how to make it happen. At the start of every day during our trip, we talked about our budget and how to spend money. However, as a single mom, finances can be tight, and I knew it would take some strategic planning and scrimping to make the trip happen. He wanted a $150 Lego set at Legoland, so he knew he had limited funds to spend elsewhere. What he'll remember is seeing the panda at the San Diego Zoo and driving the cars at Legoland.

Persons: —, I'm, I've, I'd, He'd, Noah, wouldn't, Deborah Goldstein Organizations: Service, Lego, SeaWorld, San Diego, San Diego Zoo Locations: Legoland, San Diego, Oregon, California, San, SeaWorld, La Jolla

☆ Some stocks could see further downside as investors sell to save on taxes, Morgan Stanley found
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Some of the biggest losing stocks in 2024 could be in for even steeper declines as investors jettison them to save on taxes, according to Morgan Stanley. Such moves, known as tax loss harvesting, helps investors trim their tax bills the next year. Boeing pressure Beleaguered aerospace company Boeing was also called out by Morgan Stanley as likely to see pressure tied to tax loss selling. Morgan Stanley also called out oil service giant Halliburton . Other names on Morgan Stanley's list include Chord Energy , Simply Good Foods and timeshare operator Hilton Grand Vacations .

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Michelle Weaver, Morgan, Jackson Ader, Ronald Epstein, who's, Epstein, Keith Mackey Organizations: Nasdaq, Wall, Computer, Adobe, Boeing, Alaska Airlines, Bank of America, Aerospace, Defense, Halliburton, RBC Capital, HAL, Energy, Hilton Locations: Alaska, Seattle

☆ A Disney hack can save guests hundreds on hotel stays — and they don't have to commit to a long-term membership
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-12 | by ( Jordyn Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Disney Vacation Club is a timeshare-like program, but you don't have to be a member to use it. Non-members can rent DVC points to stay at deluxe hotels for a fraction of the list price. Disney allows renting points, and there are even third-party companies that make it easier. AdvertisementYou don't need to be a member of Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, to reap some of its benefits — including the ability to book coveted resorts for a lower price. But travelers without memberships can rent DVC points to help them save big on resort stays.

Persons: — Organizations: Disney, Service, Disney Vacation, Business

With nearly three-fourths of the S & P 500 reporting second-quarter results, the earnings picture for the back half of the year is looking unusually complicated. It's been a 'meh' quarter so far We have the usual beat on bottom-line earnings, but revenue beats are below expectations. Most companies are beating on earnings estimates but are declining to hike full-year guidance beyond the beat. Plenty of complaints about a slowing China consumer A weak China economy has been a significant headwind for a number of global companies this season. Procter & Gamble's China sales tumbled 8% from a year ago as consumer spending slowed.

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☆ My family stayed in a $990-a-night villa at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Here's what it's like inside.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently stayed in a $990-a-night studio villa at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. We had easy access to two theme parks and ate at one of the best restaurants at Disney World. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . My parents and I recently booked a studio villa at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort using our Disney Vacation Club points.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Disney, Service, Business

If you're looking for a business credit card and like to stay at Wyndham hotels, the Wyndham Rewards® Earner Business Card is a very compelling choice. Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card ReviewJust about every major hotel chain issues a co-branded small-business credit card, and you're probably familiar with some of the big names like The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card or IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card. The Wyndham Rewards® Earner Business Card is one of three Barclays-issued Wyndham Rewards cards, and it's by far the most lucrative. Wyndham Business card fees and costsThe Wyndham Rewards® Earner Business Card has a $95 annual fee, which is typical for small-business cards that earn travel rewards. Wyndham Business credit card frequently asked questions (FAQ)What credit score do you need to be approved for the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business card?

Persons: Hilton, Wyndham Timeshare, gofree Wyndham, Wyndham, cardholders, Vacasa, Cardholders, shouldn't, you'll, There's Organizations: Business, Wyndham Rewards, Card, Citi Strata Premier, Hilton Honors, Wyndham, Diamond, Honors American Express, Business Credit, Barclays, Wyndham Diamond, Uber, Citi, Premier, Avis, Visa, Savings Edge, Wyndham Business, Mastercard, Chevron Locations: Wyndham, Travelodge

☆ My family stayed in a luxurious $827-a-night villa at Disney World. We walked to the parks and saved money with some key perks.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Megan Dubois | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I recently stayed in a beautiful, $827-a-night one-bedroom villa at Disney's BoardWalk Inn. We could walk to two Disney World theme parks and save money by cooking meals in the great kitchen. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementI've been going to Disney World for over 30 years, and I've been lucky to stay at every on-property hotel. On a recent trip, my parents and I booked a one-bedroom villa at Disney's BoardWalk Inn using our Disney Vacation Club points.

Persons: —, I've Organizations: Disney, Service, Business Locations: Orlando, Disney's, Hawaii

☆ Mexican cartels have stolen over $300 million from American seniors in elaborate timeshare property scams
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Mexican cartels are exploiting timeshare scams, targeting older Americans for over $300 million. Cartels often conduct "extensive research on their potential victims" before the scam, the FBI said. AdvertisementIt seems even Mexican drug cartels are cashing in on the day's most lucrative criminal enterprise: online scams. The Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Gulf Cartel, and the Sinaloa Cartel — which El Chapo once led — have all dabbled in online scams, the FBI says. Their scam of choice appears to be timeshare fraud, targeting mostly older Americans to the tune of over $300 million in the last five years.

Persons: —, El Chapo Organizations: FBI, Service, Jalisco New, Gulf Cartel, Business Locations: Jalisco, Gulf, Sinaloa

☆ These are Wall Street's favorite travel and leisure stocks heading into the unofficial start of summer
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A collection of travel-related stocks will likely be key beneficiaries as warm summer months arrive and as consumers start to go off on beach and mountain vacations. Shares of casino operator Las Vegas Sands have fallen 8.5% so far in 2024. LVS YTD mountain Las Vegas Sands stock. Umansky also lauded Las Vegas Sands' generation of free cash flow that can be used to buy back stock. VAC YTD mountain Marriott stock.

Persons: Vitaly Umansky, Umansky, Wall, FactSet, Aaron Hecht, Ryan Lambert Organizations: Entertainment, Vegas Sands, CNBC, FactSet, Seaport Securities, Sands, Marriott, JMP Securities, Hilton, JPMorgan, Madison Square Garden Sports Locations: Macao, Singapore, Vegas, Madison

The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: Wyndham Rewards® Earner Plus Card, Wyndham Rewards® Earner Card, Wyndham Rewards® Earner Business Card, Capital One Spark Miles for Business†, Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business†. Introduction to Wyndham RewardsWhile it's often overshadowed by bigger and flashier hotel loyalty programs, Wyndham Rewards deserves some attention, too. How to join Wyndham Rewards and start earning points and elite statusTravelers can enroll in Wyndham Rewards for free, and automatically receive free Wi-Fi during stays. Earning Wyndham pointsThere are myriad ways to accumulate Wyndham points, beginning with the most obvious option: Hotel stays through Wyndham. Wyndham Rewards frequently asked questionsHow can I earn Wyndham Rewards points without staying at a hotel?

Persons: Wyndham, Howard Johnson, gofree Wyndham, Cardholders, cardholders, Wyndham Timeshare, you'll, it's, Wyndham Rewards, redemptions, Maui Oceanfront, Redemptions, Eric Rosen Eric Rosen, Condé Organizations: Business, Wyndham Rewards, Wyndham, Business †, Vacasa, Read, Wyndham Grand, Ramada, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton, Diamond, Base, Caesars Entertainment, Walmart, Target, Avis, Caesars, Staples, Lowes, Apple, Marathon Gas, Wyndham Hotels, Club Wyndham, Caesars Rewards, Costco, National Parks Conservation Association, National Geographic, Bloomberg Locations: AmericInn, La, Travelodge, North America, Belize, Costa Rica, Wyndham, Paris, Las Vegas, Macy's, Grubhub, Waikiki, Oahu, Kona, Hai Villas, Kauai, Chevron, Los Angeles, Australia, Kenya, Laos

☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Meta, Intel, Cisco, Reddit, Netflix, IBM, MGM & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Citi upgrades Frontier to buy from neutral Citi said it sees EBITDA growth ahead for the telecom and internet provider. Mizuho initiates GE Vernova as buy Mizuho says it's bullish on shares of the GE spinoff energy company. Citi opens a positive catalyst watch on Nvidia Citi said investors should buy any weakness in the stock. "We are launching [coverage on] on 4 US listed stocks and 5 HK listed stocks: Las Vegas Sands ( LVS, Buy, PT $63); MGM Resorts (MGM, Buy, PT $56); Melco Resorts (MLCO, Buy, PT $10)." Bank of America upgrades Cisco to buy from neutral Bank of America said it sees several growth drivers ahead for Cisco.

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Listen and follow The DailyApple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon MusicWarning: this episode contains descriptions of violence. A massive scam targeting older Americans who own timeshare properties has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars sent to Mexico. Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The Times, tells the story of a victim who lost everything, and of the criminal group making the scam calls — Jalisco New Generation, one of Mexico’s most violent cartels.

Persons: Maria Abi, Habib Organizations: Spotify, The Times Locations: Mexico, Jalisco

☆ I couldn't afford to buy a home in the US — so I invested in 5 in Europe instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-10 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In the fall, I'm going on a trip with some of my girlfriends from college. Really, really good. I don't have 7 million euros to buy five properties across Europe. AdvertisementWould I move to more suburban New Jersey so I could buy a house? I would not make the calculus to move — whether that's another city, or another state, or a suburb — to buy a house.

Persons: —, Amy Beihl, I've, they're, I'm, There's, Homeownership Organizations: Service, Business, Colgate University, Mallorca Locations: York, New York, Mallorca, Spain, Italy, France, Tuscany, England, Stockholm, Europe, Swedish, I'm, New York City, New Jersey, that's, America

☆ Premarket stocks: Magnificent Six? Fab Five? Some say the Seven are getting a shakeup
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

New York CNN —Is Wall Street’s favorite clique of tech stocks in need of a makeover? Most of the Magnificent Seven stocks have reclaimed their leadership of the market this year, with shares of Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Alphabet and Microsoft reaching record highs. Many investors are skeptical that the Magnificent Seven will match their blockbuster gains from 2023, even if they continue their leadership this year. Jim Worden, chief investment officer at the Wealth Consulting Group, says he believes the group should consolidate to the “Fab Five,” which he classifies as the Magnificent Seven minus Tesla and Apple. “There is a big leadership change underway in the Magnificent Seven stocks,” wrote Louis Navellier, chairman of Navellier & Associates, in a note on Tuesday.

Persons: Jim Worden, ”, Worden, Michael Hartnett, Jim Cramer, Louis Navellier, “, Nancy Tengler, It’s, Walt, Gina Lee, Samantha Delouya, Disney, Ron DeSantis, Diksha Madhok, ” TSMC, Joe Biden, ” Read Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Wealth Consulting, Bank of America, Facebook, Netflix, Google, Federal Reserve, Micro Computer, Navellier, Associates, EV, Disney, Walt Disney World, Disney Vacation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Semiconductor Manufacturing, TSMC, US Locations: New York, China, American, Orlando , Florida, —, Florida, Japan Chip, Japan, Arizona

NEW YORK (AP) — Visitors to Boston this summer will get a treat: A stage show that reunites singer-actor Kristin Chenoweth with her “Wicked” songwriter Stephen Schwartz. Chenoweth will star as socialite Jacqueline “Jackie” Siegel in the live adaptation of the 2012 documentary film “The Queen of Versailles.” The musical will make its world premiere at Emerson Colonial Theatre from July 16-Aug. 18. They hope it can make it to Broadway after its Boston try-out. Academy Award-winning actor F. Murray Abraham will play Siegel's husband and other cast members include Melody Butiu and Nina White. The story is by Lindsey Ferrentino and direction is by Tony Award-winner Michael Arden, who helmed the hailed recent Broadway revival of “Parade.”

Persons: Kristin Chenoweth, Stephen Schwartz, Chenoweth, Jacqueline “ Jackie ” Siegel, of Versailles, ”, Siegel, David “, King ” Siegel, Glinda, Tony, Charlie Brown, F, Murray Abraham, Melody Butiu, Nina White, Lindsey Ferrentino, Michael Arden Organizations: —, Emerson Colonial Theatre, Broadway, Boston Locations: Boston, America, Orlando , Florida, of Versailles, France

☆ It’s never been more expensive to be a Disney fan
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Not only have theme park visits gotten more expensive, but so have Disney’s cruise vacations, souvenirs and the company’s streaming services. Over the summer, Disney quietly raised the prices at two of the adult-exclusive restaurants on board its cruise ships to $135 per person for dinner, a nudge up of $10, according to the Disney Cruise Line Blog. But one thing is certain: being a Disney fan has never been more expensive. Passengers stand on the deck of Disney Dream, a Disney Cruise Lines' ship, as it sails to the Bahamas on August 9, 2021. Joe Skipper/ReutersBrittany Huizinga, an Arizona-based travel agent at Smart Moms Travel, took a two-part trip with her husband and two children during the holiday season: The first four nights were spent at Walt Disney World and the last five nights on a Disney Cruise ship.

Persons: Walt, Gina Lee, ”, “, Disney, Ron DeSantis, Don Munsil, —, That’s, Minnie, Joseph Prezioso, Genie, we’ve, ” Munsil, Joe Skipper, Brittany Huizinga, Bob Iger, Mouse’s, Doug Arthur, “ It’s, Disney’s, Lee Organizations: CNN, Walt Disney World, Disney, Disney Vacation, Magic, Walt Disney, Anadolu Agency, Getty Images Parks, Disney Cruise Lines, Smart, Huber Research Partners, Disney’s ESPN, Fox Corporation, Warner Bros ., . Disney, Wayback Locations: Orlando , Florida, New York, —, Florida, Disneyland, California, Orange County , Florida, Bahamas, Arizona

☆ Here's why owning a timeshare may not be worth it
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Ryan Baker | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

While the industry has grown more popular, it has come under fire, as owners often struggle to exit their contracts. "I could have retired if I had my money back from this, but I can't retire right now because of this situation that I'm in," said timeshare owner Sheila Wagner. The timeshare industry is valued at more than $10 billion. Some timeshare companies will take back the deed once a buyer has paid off their entire contract, but that is not always an option. Even after the timeshare is fully paid off, the owner is accountable for rising annual maintenance costs.

Persons: Sheila Wagner, Brian Rogers, Jeff Weir Organizations: American Resort Development Association, Timeshare, Better, Wyndham, Hilton Locations: —

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe business of timesharesMore than 10 million U.S. households own a timeshare, and the average sale price and annual maintenance fee was about $24,000 and $1,200, respectively, in 2022. Companies that dominate the $10.5 billion-a-year industry are Wyndham Destinations, Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Hilton Grand Vacations and Westgate Resorts. But the Better Business Bureau has received about 3,000 complaints for the three largest public companies since 2021, and one study found that 85% of owners regret their purchase.

Organizations: Companies, Wyndham, Marriott, Hilton, Westgate Resorts

☆ I stayed in a 250-square-foot studio at a Disney hotel. My bed pulled down from a wall, but it was worth the $500-a-night price tag.
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-15 | by ( Brooke Mcdonald | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I stayed in a duo studio at Disneyland Hotel's The Villas tower. The 250-square-foot room has a bed that pulls out of the wall, and a stay is about $500 a night. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The smallest space available at the resort is a duo studio, a room that's about 250 square feet and sleeps two in a queen-size bed that pulls down from the wall. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Disneyland Hotel, Disney Vacation, Business

☆ Couple with $30,000 in credit card debt bought a timeshare—'You don't understand the implications,' says self-made millionaire
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-19 | by ( Kamaron Mcnair | In Kamaronmcnair | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Ron and Cristina, however, have around $30,000 in credit card debt, the couple recently told self-made millionaire Ramit Sethi on the Netflix star's "I Will Teach You to be Rich" podcast. "The two of you were so calm about this credit card debt, and it's because you don't understand the implications of this debt," Sethi told them. He is loath to spend money on things like dinner at a restaurant or the occasional vacation Cristina wants to plan. "Money is never simply a series of numbers on a page — it's contextualized within your culture, your upbringing, your risk tolerance, even your basic understanding of money," Sethi said. In talking with Sethi, Ron realized a lot of his hesitancy to spend money comes from his upbringing, since his father was afraid to spend money.

Persons: Ron, Cristina, Ramit Sethi, Rich, Sethi, spender, doesn't, haven't Organizations: Federal Reserve, Netflix Locations: Philippines

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves before the bell: Alibaba, Applied Materials, Gap and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Check out the companies making headlines in premarket trading. BJ's Wholesale Club — Shares retreated 4.6% in premarket trading after the company revised its expectation for comparable store sales in the fourth quarter amid shifting consumer behavior. Applied Materials — Shares slid 7.2% on Friday, a day after Reuters reported , citing sources, that the semiconductor company was under a Justice Department probe. Gap — The retailer soared 18.5% in premarket trading Friday. Marriott Vacations Worldwide — Shares of the timeshare company lost 2.5% after a Bank of America downgrade to underperform from neutral.

Persons: Alibaba, FactSet, Ross, Expedia, Morgan Stanley, — CNBC's Hakyung Kim, Sarah Min Organizations: BJ's Wholesale, Tenet Healthcare, Novant Health, Reuters, Justice Department, Ross, LSEG, Evercore ISI, Pacific Biosciences, UBS, biosciences, Barclays, Marriott, Bank of America Locations: Alibaba —, Carolina, California, GitLab

☆ I reached $3M in revenue in 3 years as an Amazon delivery partner. Here are 4 things I did to boost my employees' morale after our hardest quarter ever.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Kiara Byrd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Sophia Strother became an Amazon delivery partner in 2020 and reached $3 million in revenue in 2022. AdvertisementAdvertisementThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sophia Strother, the 43-year-old founder of the multimillion-dollar delivery company L2E Industries in Austin. I own a delivery company called L2E Industries, which stands for Learning 2 Exhale Industries, and Amazon is my transportation client. I had taken out loans when I started this business and was paying them back each month. Within a month, I started hearing negative things and noticed my good and loyal employees started leaving.

Persons: Sophia Strother, Strother, —, haven't, I've, they're, It's, who've, they've Organizations: Service, L2E Industries, Industries, Central Texas, —, Employees Locations: Austin, Central Texas, Central

Some are bouncing from hotel room to hotel room, in some cases to make way for the return of tourists who are crucial to the local economy. That’s trickier on Maui, an island of about 150,000 people that's a 30-minute plane ride from the nearest major city, Honolulu. She signed a lease on Wednesday, paying the first month's rent and a deposit using aid money and $2,000 from a cousin. Some landlords wanted as much as $8,000 to $10,000 a month, saying they could get that from tourists, Jachowski said. The agency has identified four sites — three in Lahaina and one in central Maui — near power, water and sewer infrastructure.

Persons: — Charles Nahale, Nahale, ” Nahale, Bob Fenton, ” Fenton, Gail McGovern, Josh Green, Tiffany Teruya, ”, Teruya, Matt Jachowski, Jachowski, —, Fenton, Richard Bissen, Roland Cazimero, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher Organizations: Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Red, Catholic Charities, Maui, Associated Locations: LAHAINA, Hawaii, Lahaina, U.S, Maui, Honolulu, Green

Five hotels in West Maui were accepting reservations again, according to their websites and the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association. Many local residents have objected to resuming tourism in West Maui, which includes Lahaina town and a stretch of coastline to the north. Thousands of tourists staying in beachfront hotels north of the burn zone left Maui in the days after the fire. Some 11,000 hotel rooms in West Maui have since either sat empty or housed displaced Lahaina residents under a program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Red Cross. Four of the five reopening hotels were in the northernmost section of West Maui, including the Ritz-Carlton at Kapalua.

Persons: Josh Green, Green, Laura Paulson, Richard Bissen, ” Bissen, Bissen, “, ” Paulson Organizations: Maui, Lodging Association, Hawaii, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Wellness, Resilience, Ritz, Carlton Locations: HONOLULU, Maui, Lahaina, West Maui, Maui County, Paia, Maui's, Hana, Kapalua

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