- GEYahoo Finance•15 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.
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- LifestyleKiplinger.com•2 days agoThings 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
