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☆ Bernstein's top stocks for the second half score high on fundamental and quantitative factors
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

As the second half of the year kicks off, Bernstein shared its latest selection of stocks that look attractive on both a quantitative and fundamental level. Bernstein's basket of stocks includes 14 names across six sectors that are highly ranked on a quantitative basis, not crowded and rated as overweight by the firm's analysts. The updated basket comes as the broader market trades at record highs, making it difficult for investors to find attractively valued stocks. Here is a look at some of the names in Bernstein's latest quantitative and fundamental basket of stocks: Telecommunication giant T-Mobile made the list. Analyst Daniel Roeska's $55 price target corresponds to another potential 19% upside from the stock's Tuesday closing price.

Persons: Bernstein, Ottavio Adorisio's, David Barden, Barden, Danilo Gargiulo, Goldman Sachs, Daniel Roeska's, Motors Organizations: Mobile, Bank of America, Automobile, General Motors

And at some Chipotle locations, customers filmed workers to try to make sure they didn't skimp on their burrito bowls. The three joined a growing list of consumer brands contending with customers' deep frustration over high prices — and wariness that prices will only rise more. Walmart, on the other hand, said the new price tags will cut a tedious task from store workers' to-do lists. They eliminate the need for store workers to swap out traditional paper tags. Shoppers at a Walmart store in Secaucus, New Jersey, US, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Persons: Wendy's, Jean, Pierre Dubé, David Chavern, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Kevin Lamarque, hasn't, Dianna Campbell, she's, Campbell isn't, Biden, skimping, Sen, Bob Casey, Andrea Foote, Tricia Moriarty, it's, Jim Cramer, CNBC's, Brian Niccol, Chipotle, We've, Wells, Zachary Fadem, Brandon Bell, It's, Kirk Tanner, Yuki Iwamura, Cristina Rodrigues, Gabby Jones Organizations: Walmart, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Consumers, U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Brands Association, Procter, Gamble, Pew Research, Pew, Reuters Shrinkflation, Federal Reserve, Customers, Gatorade, PepsiCo, CNBC, Chipotle, New York, Mexican Grill, Getty, American Farm Bureau Federation, Bloomberg, University of Chicago Locations: U.S, Goffstown , New Hampshire, Manhattan, New York City, Mexican, Austin , Texas, Queens, New York, Europe, Secaucus , New Jersey, US

☆ I made ribs in 3 different appliances. The air fryer took less than 30 minutes and worked surprisingly well.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

To welcome summer, I made barbecue ribs with my oven, grill, and air fryer to see which tastes best. The air fryer seriously cut down the prep time, which is a win. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . To test out the best cooking method, I made ribs with my grill, oven, and air fryer. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: fryer, —, There's Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Summer heat: how to keep your food safe, stay hydrated and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Katia Hetter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

California is likely to be especially hard hit, with highs passing 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) in many areas. For instance, chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, and ground beef should be cooked to at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. That applies to cooked meat like hamburgers as well as perishable salads like potato salad and cole slaw. Not only can raw milk harbor bacteria, but it is also possible that raw milk can transmit the bird flu. It wasn’t advisable for people to drink raw milk or consume products made from raw milk prior to the bird flu outbreak, and it certainly is not advisable now.

Persons: Leana Wen, Wen, cole slaw, We’ve Organizations: CNN, George Washington University, CNN CNN, US Centers for Disease Control, US Department of Agriculture Locations: Southwest . California

☆ 3 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to the top butcher expert in America
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Anneta Konstantinides | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

And the butcher expert was happy to share his top tips for making the perfect burger. Pat LaFrieda always makes his burgers medium rareThe perfect burger requires getting both the meat and temperature right. LaFrieda told BI he always makes his burger medium rare. And when it comes to the buns, LaFrieda always loves briocheLaFrieda said the bun is often overlooked, but it's crucial to a perfect burger. LaFrieda doesn't have any special tricks or tips to make the perfect burger, but he says that's the whole point.

Persons: —, Pat LaFrieda, LaFrieda, Pat LaFrieda LaFrieda, brioche LaFrieda, He's Organizations: Service, Business

Learn moreThe 4th of July sales and deals are officially underway, and what could be more patriotic than stocking up on some products made in the USA? Whether you're ready to drop some major cash or you're just looking to browse some knickknacks, we've got you covered. Brands like Zippo, Igloo, and Brooklyn Bedding all carry multiple American-made products, and we've highlighted some of the best. Don't forget to check out our massive roundup of the best 4th of July sales from products made around the world, too. It's pre-seasoned for convenience, and this brand regularly features in our guide to the best cast iron skillets.

Persons: we've, Buddy Organizations: Business, Brands, Weber, Purple, Walmart Locations: USA, American, Brooklyn

☆ 9 tips for making the perfect burger at home, according to Chili's head chef
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, shared his tips for making the perfect burger. He said a great burger starts with the right kind of beef and a "really clean, really hot" grill. AdvertisementFourth of July weekend means cooking out, and the process of making the best burger for your guests starts in the grocery store. That's according to Brian Paquette, the head of culinary at Chili's, who spoke with Business Insider about how to make a restaurant-quality burger at home, from the meat he buys to his best grilling hacks and go-to toppings. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Brian Paquette, — Organizations: Service, Business

☆ Former Outback Steakhouse employees share the best things to order — plus what to skip
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Pascale Mondesir | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

"I don't think I ever had a customer send one back for being too tough, too marbled, or being unsatisfied with it," she told BI. Related stories"I've never had another salad like it — it's sweet, salty, and amazing," Lee told BI. "The best dessert to order from the menu was Thunder and Lightning because it featured chocolate, strawberries, and more chocolate," she told BI. "Most of the customers ordered these three to five times during a shift," he told BI. AdvertisementShe told BI that most of the time, people sent it back to the kitchen.

Persons: —, Eric Bush, Michaela Mutell, Audria Lee, Irene Jiang, Mutell, Lee, Montell, I've, Bush, Oliver Tsang, fryer, Sydney Shrooms, Lee wasn't Organizations: Service, Business, Down, South China Morning, Getty, Sydney, Outback, Toowoomba Locations: American, Texas, New York, South

☆ Sizzling out? As peak barbecue season begins, fewer Americans are buying grills
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Erika Tulfo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Lockdown was a grill (seller)’s best friendIt’s not a result of Americans cooking outside on grills less. Roy Morchian, owner of American Royal Hardware in Montclair, New Jersey, says grill sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels at the local True Value franchise. Downey sees Home Depot’s grill sales stabilizing now following the lockdown-driven high. Weber Grills are offered for sale at a home improvement store on July 23, 2021 in Palatine, Illinois. Traeger Grills holds demos and activations at Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and specialty retailers across the country.

Persons: Weber, ”, Brian Bushfield, It’s, Roy Morchian, Paul Glader, Joe Downey, Jessica Hernandez, ” Corey Martin, Traeger’s, Covid, ” Martin, Downey, Scott Olson, Jeremy Andrus, Simeon Siegel, they’re, “, Price, Shikhiu Ing, fryer, Andrus, Ayla Dunkley, Dunkley Organizations: CNN, West, Barbecue Association, American, Hardware, Depot Senior Merchant, CNN San Diego Grill, Texas, Grill, Downey, Getty, Weber, Rewards, Depot, BMO Capital Markets, US Department of Agriculture, “, ”, American Farm Bureau Federation Locations: Traqline, San Diego , California, Covid, Montclair , New Jersey, Montclair , NJ, Houston, Palatine , Illinois, Bloomfield , New Jersey, Newark , New Jersey, Pennsylvania

☆ I spent $38,000 to take my toy poodle on a private jet to Japan. I want to plan a trip for my other dogs next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Faye Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The second trip came with a significantly higher price tag of $38,000. Gladys TsoiOur first trip to Japan included two other poodle friends, while our second trip in April 2024 was a family affair with my parents and brother. For the second trip, we opted for a private jet both ways. Gladys TsoiOur second trip, which took place in April, lasted 8 days and covered 10 prefectures. Our road trip took us through Fukuoka, Oita, Yufuin, Kumamoto, Beppu, Nagasaki, Yanagawa, Sasebo, and Itoshima.

Persons: —, Gladys Tsoi, we'd, splurging, Hershey, Milo, mutt, Mount Fuji, Tsoi, Mount Aso, I'm Organizations: Service, Business, Hong Kong International Airport, Hershey, Japan, Mount, Korean Air, Japan Airlines Locations: Hong Kong, Japan, Malibu, Tokyo, Hakuba, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Izu, Seoul, Inumo Shibakoen, Shibuya, Mount Omuro, Kyushu, Fukuoka, Oita, Yufuin, Kumamoto, Beppu, Nagasaki, Yanagawa, Sasebo, Nampuro, Milo

☆ Utica Residents Grill Mayor After Police Killing of 13-Year-Old Boy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Hurubie Meko | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

More than 100 residents of Utica, N.Y., grieving the death of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally shot by a police officer there last week, gathered at a church on Sunday afternoon to demand accountability for his killing. The boy, Nyah Mway, was walking in the city with another boy on Friday night when they were stopped by three police officers. When one officer asked to pat them down, Nyah fled, footage from officers’ body-worn cameras shows. The police said in a statement that Nyah had displayed “what appeared to be a handgun” as he ran. On Sunday, the mayor of Utica, Michael P. Galime, answered questions from residents who filled the auditorium at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Persons: Nyah Mway, Nyah, Michael P, Galime Organizations: Baptist Church . Police Locations: Utica, N.Y

This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. AdvertisementWhile this data was limited to fast-food chains, the trend extends to casual-dining burger chains like Chili's and Applebee's. We've already tried the Big Smasher, but we wanted to see how the other burgers on Chili's menu fared in terms of taste and value. Business Insider coordinated with Chili's Grill & Bar to organize this taste test at our local restaurant, but BI paid for the meal, and the chain had no influence on our ranking. AdvertisementHere's every Chili's burger, ranked from worst to best.

Persons: —, Chili's, Kevin Hochman, Big, We've Organizations: Service, Triple, Business, Brinker International, Big Mac, Restaurant Business, Chili's

☆ Buy these cheap quality stocks for the third quarter, says Piper Sandler
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Investors should look for companies in the third quarter that are on solid ground, both in their fundamental business and their stock price, according to Piper Sandler. The firm's yardsticks for quality fundamentals include free cash flow yield and positive earnings revisions. Piper Sandler's macro select model includes some of the big tech companies that have outperformed in recent years, in part due to their combination of solid balance sheets and strong growth. Two other stocks on the list with momentum are Chipotle Mexican Grill and Wingstop , up roughly 37% and 66%, respectively, in 2024. The company said in its first-quarter report that cash was up and debt was down compared with the same period a year ago.

Persons: Piper Sandler, Michael Kantrowitz Organizations: Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, Netflix, AMC Networks, Academy Sports Locations: Mexican

☆ I visit Disney World 4 times a week. Here are 11 of the most disappointing restaurants across the property.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jenna Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Read previewI live a couple of minutes from Disney World and visit the parks about four times a week. I've dined at about 60% of the restaurants at Disney World (both table service and quick service), and there are hits and misses. I usually enjoy a plate of chicken Parmesan or spaghetti, but not from here. I'd recommend visiting Tutto Gusto or Tutto Italia at Epcot if you're wanting some high-quality Italian cuisine at Disney World. I can't express how delicious the food is at Boma — it's some of the best food I've had at Disney World.

Persons: —, I've, Pecos Bill, Jenna Clark, Jenna Clark Tony's, Melrose's, I'd, I'm, Jenna Clark Coral, haven't, Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Dale, Boma Organizations: Service, Disney, Business, Pecos, Pecos Bill, Magic, Disney's, Columbia, Columbia Harbour House, House, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Fish, Rose & Locations: Magic, Pecos, Tony's, Columbia Harbour, Epcot, it's, Southern, Yorkshire, Jenna Clark Yorkshire

☆ Here's why your July 4th barbecue may be pricier this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty ImagesAmericans firing up their grills for Fourth of July celebrations will likely pay more for some traditional barbecue staples this year. The average cookout for 10 people will cost $71.22 this year, up 5% from 2023 and about 30% five years ago, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation estimate. That said, consumers have seen prices fall for some specific barbecue items like chicken breast and potatoes, the Farm Bureau said. Meat (including ground beef, pork chops and chicken breast) accounts for 50% of the total cost of an Independence Day barbecue, according to the Farm Bureau. Two pounds of potatoes cost $1.53, down 17%, the Farm Bureau said.

Persons: Miodrag Ignjatovic, That's, Courtney Schmidt, Luke Sharrett, Adene Sanchez, Schmidt Organizations: Getty, American Farm Bureau, Food Institute, CNBC, Farm Bureau, Bloomberg, Farm Locations: U.S, Wells, Wells Fargo's, Louisville , Kentucky, Wells Fargo

☆ I made hot dogs on the grill and in my air fryer, and one appliance took less than half the time
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Meredith Schneider | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Hot dogs are the perfect summer food, so I compared making them with an air fryer and a grill. I couldn't believe how quickly my air fryer produced perfect results. The grilled hot dogs took significantly longer, and the texture still wasn't perfect. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But I wanted to know, once and for all, the best method for making hot dogs, so I cooked some franks on the grill and in my air fryer.

Persons: fryer, — Organizations: Service, Business

CNN —The confrontation in Atlanta between Joe Biden and Donald Trump Thursday night has a good chance of becoming the most fateful presidential debate in US history. The momentous nature of this debate can only be fully understood against the backdrop of the unprecedented politics of the times. But the tension surrounding this year’s first debate in June, rather than in September or October as usual, is palpable. “The closer the election, the greater the chance that a debate could influence it,” said Aaron Kall, director of debate at the University of Michigan, who has conducted an in-depth study of every presidential debate. Biden has raised the stakes for himself heading into the debate higher than those any modern president faced.

Persons: Joe Biden, Donald Trump, it’s Biden’s, he’s, Sen, John F, Kennedy, Richard Nixon, John Kerry, George W, Bush, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama, Douglas Brinkley, CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, Biden, Trump, —, Al Gore’s, George H.W, ”, Aaron Kall, David, Ohio Sen, J.D, Florida Sen, Marco Rubio, He’s, David Biden’s, Ron Klain, ” Biden, Hunter, Bob Bauer, Dana Bash, Jake Tapper, It’s, they’ve, assail Biden, ” Trump, it’s, Terry Szuplat, ” Szuplat, CNN’s Kasie Hunt Organizations: CNN, Massachusetts Gov, University of Michigan, Biden, Ohio, White House, Trump, GOP, Truth Locations: Atlanta, America, New York, Vance, Florida, Maryland

☆ A Recipe for Cooks Who Love to Poke at the Grill
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Sam Sifton | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

I’ve been cooking outside as much as I can these last few weeks, turning meats and vegetables over fire. Sometimes the fuel is wood, other times charcoal, many times propane. I ran into one family coming up from the park after dinner with a kettle grill mounted to a pushcart from the local grocery store. They’d made burgers, they said, and would be back the next night to make ribs. Cook wherever I want.”Here’s a recipe for him, then, and for anyone cooking in a park or at a campsite, on a patio, fire escape, deck or sidewalk: huli huli chicken (above), a taste of Hawaii wherever you stay.

Persons: I’m, Cook Organizations: pushcart Locations: Hawaii

☆ Grocery Store Shooting That Killed 3 Leaves an Arkansas Town in Disbelief
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Erica Sweeney | David W. Chen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Thomas and Sharon Brazil were sitting in their car late Friday morning in front of the only grocery store in Fordyce, Ark., discussing what they wanted to buy to put on the grill that night. He looked at them, Mr. Brazil said, “and he shot.” Mr. Brazil, a 65-year-old minister, was shot in the forehead above his right eye. All told, the police said that the gunman killed three people and injured 10 after he opened fire at the Mad Butcher grocery store. “I just don’t have the words,” said Kasey Langley, whose daughter owns a flower shop a few doors down from the Mad Butcher. “I woke up this morning thinking it was all a dream.

Persons: Thomas, Sharon Brazil, “, Mr, Mad Butcher, ”, Kasey Langley Organizations: Mad Locations: Fordyce, Ark, Brazil, Little

☆ Lawmakers to Confront Boeing Chief on Mounting Quality and Safety Issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Mark Walker | Niraj Chokshi | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Senate lawmakers plan to grill Boeing’s chief executive at a hearing on Tuesday about the company’s safety practices in the wake of a harrowing flight in January during which a panel blew out of one of its planes. In a report published hours ahead of the hearing, the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations accused Boeing of mismanaging parts and cutting quality inspections in recent years. Boeing’s chief executive, Dave Calhoun, plans to to express regret over the flight in January and admit to the subcommittee that the company’s culture is “far from perfect,” according to prepared remarks. The hearing, scheduled for 2 p.m., will be Mr. Calhoun’s first appearance before Congress since the January flight, which involved a 737 Max 9 plane. Those crashes, in which 346 people died, led to a 20-month global ban on the plane.

Persons: Dave Calhoun, Calhoun’s, Calhoun Organizations: Investigations

☆ Father’s Day: 4 pop culture dads worse than you
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Whether you’re a new or seasoned father, the anxieties of raising children can pop up anywhere, anytime. “Also, just every dad I spoke to was like, ‘I’m worried that I’m gonna roughhouse too hard (and) they’ll get hurt,’” Boozan said. And “as a comedy writer, I’m biased, but I’m a big proponent of laughter as medicine. “That’s a great example of a workaholic dad who thinks that amassing a trove of riches in order to pass that along to your child is the way of being a good dad,” Boozan said. “The best thing my dad ever did … is he was a chill dad,” Boozan said.

Persons: I’m, Glenn Boozan, ”, Priscilla Witte, Thanos, Jack Torrance, Stephen King’s “, Boozan, “ I’m, “, ‘ I’m, they’ll, ’ ” Boozan, ’, ” Boozan, Walter ‘ Heisenberg, White Walter White, Bryan Cranston, Walter White Jr, ” Ursula Coyote, Walter White’s, White, Wayne Szalinski Wayne Szalinski, Rick Moranis, Diane, Marcia Strassman, Nick, Wayne Szalinski, Darth Vader Luke Skywalker, Mark Hamill, Darth Vader, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, ” Albert Clarke, ’ ”, Midas, Walter Crane, King Midas ’, Rich, “ Midas, “ That’s Organizations: CNN, Marvel, RJ, Lucasfilm, Century Fox, Star Locations: RJ Mitte, Wayne’s

☆ Bernie Sanders to grill Novo Nordisk CEO on why weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy can cost up to 15 times more in US
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Nathan Rennolds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bernie Sanders said the CEO of Novo Nordisk will testify on the cost of Ozempic and Wegovy. Lars Jørgensen will appear before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Sanders, who chairs the committee, said the hearing would focus on the "outrageously high cost" of the drugs. AdvertisementUS Senator Bernie Sanders has announced that the CEO of Danish drug company Novo Nordisk will testify on the high cost of the weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The hearing will focus on what was described in the press release as the "outrageously high cost" of the drugs, which have soared in popularity over the last year.

Persons: Bernie Sanders, Wegovy, Lars Jørgensen, Sanders, —, Ozempic Organizations: Novo Nordisk, Health, Education, Labor, Service, Business Locations: Danish

☆ Stock splits are back in fashion. Here's why, and which companies could be next
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-14 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Stock splits, long out of favor, are making a comeback. Notable stock splits in 2024(when distributed)Walmart 3-1 2/23/24Cooper Companies 4-1 2/16/24Texas Pacific Land 3-1 3/27/24Old Dominion Freight Line 2-1 3/27/24Nvidia 10-1 6/7/24Amphenol 2-1 6/11/24Chipotle Mexican Grill 50-1 6/25/24Broadcom 10-1 7/12/24Williams-Sonoma 2-1 7/8/24Cintas 4-1 9/11/24Sony Group 5-1 10/8/24Lam Research 10-1 10/3/24Why the comeback in stock splits? Stock splits are far less common now than 20 or 30 years ago. During the tech and internet bubble of the late 1990s, stock splits were common. By the mid-2000s, roughly 5% of the Russell 1000 members split their stock each year, and after the great financial crisis from 2008-2009, stock splits practically ceased.

Persons: Williams, David Kostin, Goldman Sachs, Russell, Chipotle Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Walmart, Sonoma, Broadcom, Cooper, Pacific, Dominion Freight, Sony, Institutional, Nvidia, Risk, Financial Management, Lam Research, Booking Holdings, Costco, Micro, Spotify Locations: Williams, Sonoma

☆ I tried 27 of Trader Joe's seasonal summer products, and there are only 6 I wouldn't buy again
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Savanna Swain-Wilson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Read previewFrom versatile crispy jalapeño pieces to luscious Southern-style peach ice cream, Trader Joe's has plenty of seasonal items for the summer. As part of an ongoing series in which I review Trader Joe's seasonal products, I gave the chain's summer offerings a try. These crispy jalapeño pieces would elevate just about any summer mealI had heard great things about Trader Joe's crispy jalapeño pieces. No frozen treat is complete without one of Trader Joe's organic sugar conesThis sugar cone paired well with Trader Joe's peach-crisp ice cream. As my experience is with most Trader Joe's salad kits, I think it also could've used a lot more dressing.

Persons: —, Joe's, Wilson, arugula, I've, graham, shortbread, dill, Wilson I'm, doesn't, garlicky, you'd, hummus, Savanna, I'm salivating, I'm, crisps, they're, ravioli, I'd, morsel, didn't, soggy, It's, jalapeño, jalapeño crisps Organizations: Service, Business, Wilson, nacho, snacking Locations: Savanna, dill, Jolly, radicchio

☆ Maintenance and repair costs can be an unwelcomed surprise for first-time homeowners. Here are some ways to avoid bill shock
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ana Teresa Solá | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Experts say the "hidden costs" of owning a home, especially repairs and maintenance, can come as a shock for homeowners. Based on that calculation, Bankrate estimated, annual maintenance costs in some of the states with the highest home prices — like California, Hawaii and Massachusetts — can go over $26,000 annually. Keep your 'critical eye' as a homeownerOnce you become a homeowner, it will be important to keep up with routine maintenance in your house. To avoid surprises, try to regularly inspect your home and look for spots or corners that may need to be fixed. While homeowners are "the most critical" of a house when they're buying, they often don't keep the "critical eye" after moving in, said Hicks.

Persons: Alex Marrero, " Marrero, expats, Marrero, Angi.com, they're, Angie Hicks, Bankrate.com, Massachusetts —, you've, Jeff Ostrowski, Hicks, Dan Bawden, That's, Bawden, Tom Grill Organizations: Finance, Bankrate.com, CNBC, National Association of Realtors, Legal Eagle Contractors, Co Locations: Coral Springs , Florida, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Kentucky, Bellaire , Texas

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