- GEYahoo Finance•13 hours agoShaquille O’Neal explains why he missed the boat on investing in Starbucks
Shaquille O’Neal has been called many names over the years on and off the court — Shaq, Superman and Diesel, among other nicknames — but “investor” isn’t often one of them. With a personal net worth approaching $350 million according to some third-party estimates, O’Neal amassed a vast portfolio of investments that began with pre-IPO shares in Google (GOOG), as well as Apple (AAPL) and General Electric (GE), and now includes ownership of 150 car washes, 20 Krispy Kreme locations, a handful of Las Vegas clubs, as well as Uber and Lyft pre-IPO stock. Indeed, O’Neal also told Yahoo Finance at one time he owned more than 155 Five Guys restaurants and 40 24 Hour Fitness gyms before eventually selling them off.
- LifestyleKiplinger.com•yesterdayThings You Should Never Buy at Dollar Stores
A $1 price tag doesn't guarantee a good deal. You can find great deals at dollar stores. Just don’t be fooled into thinking everything is a bargain because it costs just a buck. See Also: 8 Reasons to Shop at Walmart (Even If You Hate Walmart) Start with batteries. Dollar stores typically stock the carbon-zinc variety, which don’t last as long as alkaline. The dollar-store batteries we came across carry a warning to only use them in “low-drain devices.” Another bad buy at dollar stores is windshield washer fluid. The price is right, but the quality is all wrong. The $1 fluid we found isn’t effective in winter when temperatures drop. Canned goods are another no-no. A dollar for name-brand beans
- BusinessKiplinger.com•2 days ago3 Surprisingly Great Kirkland-Brand Products at Costco
You can save money and find quality in the warehouse chain's signature food and spirits line. The picks below are part of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance’s annual Best List, a roundup of the best values in all the areas we cover – from funds, stocks and ETFs to credit cards and bank accounts to cars, college, kid stuff, phone plans, travel and health. Discover all our Best List picks here. Kiplinger's Best List, 2016 Best Mutual Funds You Can Invest in for $125 or Less Best Mutual Funds for Dividend Investors Best Mutual Funds for Rising Interest Rates Best Mutual Funds for Investing in Value Stocks Best Stocks for Yield at a Reasonable Price Best Online Brokers Best Rewards Credit Cards Best Deals
