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Couple embracing on the sofa For Black professionals, the concept of economic freedom is evolving. The rise of DINKs (dual income, no kids) is becoming a powerful movement as more young professionals break away from traditional family structures. And frankly, they’re living their best lives. Black DINKs are traveling, investing wisely, and embracing a lavish lifestyle that’s out of reach for many people who are tied to a regular 9-to-5 job while also shouldering the financial responsibilities of family life. Statistics show that DINK households typically have nearly double the disposable income of single-income families with children, allowing them to…

Terras da Comporta, the award-winning golf and real estate destination on Portugal’s west coast, has partnered with California-based tour operator Garmany Golf and the Southern California PGA to further its rapidly growing position in the US market. Through this new collaboration, Garmany Golf and the SCPGA will arrange organized trips for professionals and amateurs to Terra da Comporta, home to the popular Dunas Course, which opened in 2023 to global acclaim. Founded in 2009, Garmany Golf is a travel company specializing in providing unforgettable golf experiences around the world. Rodrigo Ulrich, Golf Director at Terras da Comporta, witnessed the…

Renovation work on the first nine holes of the Kings North Course at Myrtle Beach National in South Carolina is progressing as scheduled, with the course aiming to reopen in early October. Architect Brandon Johnson of Johnson Golf Design is overseeing the two-year, two-part project (the back nine is scheduled for a complete renovation next summer) that will transform the experience at the Arnold Palmer-designed course. Kings North closed in June to begin the project, which has seen all of the course’s greens restored to their original size and some expanded, adding 30,000 sq ft of putting surface space.…

See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. Bank of America has raised wages for its US hourly workers to $24. The new rates, announced by the North Carolina-based bank on Tuesday, represent a $1 hourly pay increase for all full-time and part-time hourly Bank of America employees in the U.S. The minimum hourly wage for these jobs has been $23 since October last year. A Bank of America branch in New York on July 10, 2024. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)”We’ve found that paying competitive wages and offering great benefits attracts the best talent, and with the best talent, they can…

Warren’s Meer Irwin drives in attack during the Dragons’ 5-2 loss to Seneca on Monday at War Memorial Field. Photo by Mark Evans. “Very quick and very athletic” On Monday, visiting Seneca jumped out to a 2-0 lead at halftime and cruised to a 5-2 win over Warren in a non-region game at War Memorial Field. “They were by far the fastest team we’ve seen this season.” Added Warren coach Mark Ordiway, whose Dragons have an overall record of 2-5. “But I want to praise our players for fighting hard for the full 80 minutes. We…

It’s unclear whether TNT Sports will broadcast the NBA after next season, but they’ll definitely be broadcasting more college basketball. Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports division has signed on as the broadcast partner for The Players Era Festival, a spinoff of The Players Era, the name, image and likeness (NIL) brand created by Ian Orefice’s Everwonder Studios. The festival will combine two tournaments (with cash prizes for the winning teams) with “opportunities for players from participating teams to participate in more than $1 million in NIL opportunities outside of competition.” The 2024 festival will kick off on Nov. 26 and feature…

LIV Golf has announced the names of a select group of leaders from the sports and business worlds who will manage the operational and strategic aspects of LIV Golf’s five four-person teams, including day-to-day operations, sponsorship sales, marketing and player relations. Boasting extensive experience across baseball, golf, tennis and esports, these leaders will leverage their experience to set strategic direction and focus on building sustained growth and long-term success on and off the course. In keeping with LIV Golf’s mission to promote golf globally, these new leaders represent five countries: Australia, South Korea, South Africa, Sweden and the United…

– The fourth-generation Flying Spur is the most powerful Bentley sedan ever- All-new 782 PS, 1000 Nm ‘Ultra Performance Hybrid’ powertrain creates a true four-door supercar- 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds (0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds)- Electric range: 47 miles / 76 km; CO2 emissions: 33 g/km*- Refueling intervals up to 515 miles (829 km)- Performance Active Chassis, Bentley Dynamic Ride, All-Wheel Steering- Exterior refresh includes a new grille, bumper, diffuser, 22-inch wheel option and dark-tinted brightware.- Interior updates include a new Precision Diamond Quilt pattern on the seats and Precision 3D Diamond Hide on the doors and B-pillars.- All…

The Houston Texans started the season with a hard-fought 29-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts. With the other two AFC South teams losing their season openers, Houston already has a one-game lead in the division and will have a chance to prove themselves on the national stage in Week 2. The Texans host the Bears on Sunday Night Football, where last year’s NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year CJ Stroud will face off against Bears rookie Caleb Williams, who is considered the favorite to win the award in 2024. Williams struggled in his debut, so the latest Week 2 NFL…

CNN — Kamala Harris faces a challenge unprecedented in modern politics on Tuesday night: On the debate stage in Philadelphia, she will make both an opening statement to millions of voters who want to know more about her, and a closing statement in support of her candidacy and against Donald Trump. She will do both as the electrifying election campaign enters its final eight weeks. As a former president, Harris will also be treading uncharted territory: After Trump skipped the Republican primary debates, she will now face off against a second Democratic rival on multiple occasions. But unlike President Joe…