Boomers drive DoorDash growth

Good morning. If you’re heading back to work on Monday, don’t forget to take some time this weekend to mentally prepare for the onslaught of Happy New Year wishes you’re about to receive… followed immediately by “Got a minute?”

Here’s what we’re covering today:

If you ever hit a nearly $1 billion jackpot, the headline number might look life-changing. But what you actually keep depends heavily on where you live and how you claim your prize.

For residents of eight U.S. states, lottery winnings come with a major perk: no state tax on the windfall. If you live in California, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, or Wyoming, a big lotto win translates to more take-home cash.

That reality gives regular players in those states a better shot at walking away with more — but it doesn't change one crucial fact: the odds of actually winning remain staggeringly slim. Here’s why you may want to rethink playing the lotto — and divert your cash into something a little more surefire instead.

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Investors can own a share of properties leased by national brands like Whole Foods, Kroger, and Walmart, which provide essential goods to their communities.

Browse a variety of curated deals today.

Imagine waking up in a coastal Greek village and walking to your terrace that overlooks the bay. 

Sunlight streams over whitewashed walls, the scent of sea salt and wild thyme fills your lungs, and the distant sound of waves and church bells promises another day of peace and simple pleasures.

If that sounds like a good way to spend your retirement years, you’re in luck. Greece has just been named the number one place for Americans to retire by International Living.

Here’s a look at why retirement in Greece is so appealing, and how to qualify for the country’s “golden visa” program.

A recent survey found that DoorDash was the fastest-growing brand of 2025, and it wasn’t because the meal delivery service is being boosted by Gen Zs and millennials ordering avocado toast to their doors. 

Instead, it was baby boomers who lifted the brand to the top spot of Morning Consult’s polling data. 

While this is good news for DoorDash CEO Tony Xu, it may not be so great for your wallet. 

Occasional deliveries may not seem like a big deal, but they can add up quickly — especially for retired boomers on a fixed income. Here’s how you can balance treating yourself and your budget at the same time.

Spaving

Spaving (short for “spend to save”) is the habit of spending more than you planned because a discount makes the purchase feel like a financial win. It shows up when a sale price, coupon, or loyalty offer shifts the focus from “Do I need this?” to “I’d be silly not to buy it.” The key detail: spaving isn’t using a discount on something already on the list — that’s smart shopping. It’s adding items or upgrading purely because the deal exists, which often inflates the total bill and quietly drains cash flow.