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Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business Insider
My husband and I took our kids and parents on a bucket list trip. It was so worth it.
When you first have kids, lots of well-meaning (or obnoxious) folks will tell you, " The days are long but the years are short." What no one tells you is that this also applies to our parents. As part of the sandwich generation raising young children while also seeing our parents age and all the ups and downs that accompany that, that adage now hits hard. Both my dad and my husband's parents are now in their 80s, while our youngest child is 6. When we were in the throes of new parenthood and trying to figure out how to juggle two full-time commuting jobs with day care, daily life, and everything in between, the thought of trying to plan a multigenerational vacation honestly probably never occurred to us. Sure, there were the l ittle weekend trips here and there, but as it became clear our parents were aging, we started wondering about those bucket list experiences they'd always wanted to do with their grandkids that everyone just kept putting off year after year because life is always too busy and time always goes way too fast. We planned a multigenerational trip We'd taken for granted that our parents were relatively healthy, mobile, and active. As someone who lost my mom at 29, I was always highly aware that life is short and we should take our opportunities while able. Even with that knowledge, the years flew by. For my dad, the bucket list dream he'd always talked about was taking all of his kids and grandkids to South Korea, where he was born, and introducing us to the remaining aunts and uncles of his eight siblings that we'd never met, along with a particular request to rent traditional Korean clothes (hanboks) and wear them for family pictures. He was already over 80, which seems to mean you just never know if there will be a bad fall or serious health issues at any given moment. Basically, the time to go was yesterday, so after chatting with my younger siblings, we got moving. I'm grateful we made it happen While planning a multigenerational trip that involves five adults with their own schedules and three young kids to another country is no small feat, we managed to make it happen — and I'm forever grateful we did. One of the primary challenges was finding places to stay that allowed room for everyone and thanks to an amazing traditional Korean house, called a hanok, my brother found on AirBnB and another spacious multi-room condo Airbnb, we were able to be together but still have some space to spread out, which I would argue is essential with a trip with multiple family members. I'll never forget meeting aunts and uncles for the first time and my kids will talk about all the things we did together with their grandfather and uncles and beg to go back. While the trip was now over a year ago, but dad still raves about it. I made him a photo book to remember the trip and it wasn't all the sightseeing we did or delicious food we ate he remembers, it was just the time spent together. We did the same for my husband's parents Fast-forward a year later and we were able to make another parent's dream trip with their grandchildren come true. My mother-in-law is a lifelong equestrian and had often brought up wanting to take a trail ride with the entire family at a ranch. At the time, many of the grandkids were too young to ride, but this past year seemed like the perfect time. We headed off to the gorgeous Alisal Ranch in Santa Ynez for a memorable girls-only trip, from Grandma to the six-year-old. It was clearly a property meant for family reunions and multigenerational vacations. The cabin we stayed in had a clever Murphy bunk bed, couch bed, and spacious bedroom for Grandma to rest comfortably. It was a slower pace of trip that appealed to both young and old. Sitting on the porch watching horses meandering around while the sunsets will always remain a highlight, as will the friendly goats in the barn the kids went back day after day to pet. Eating each meal together and just hanging out is basically what any grandparent really wants, and we had that in spades. The trip culminated in a wonderful morning horse ride to a "cowboy breakfast" (the youngest and I went in a wagon instead). The all-inclusive nature of the property made it a super easy no-fuss planning process and everyone got to do what they wanted, whether it was just running around the expansive lawn, making crafts in the kids' art room, or playing ping-pong and roasting s'mores with Grandma. If you're like me and have been sitting around wondering when to make a special trip with the grandparents happen, the answer is now. None of us are getting any younger, and it's such a precious window when everyone is healthy enough, the kids are willing and able, and you have the opportunity to make literal dreams come true. There will never be a perfect time when work or extracurricular activities don't have to get rearranged but trust me, it's not something you'll ever regret.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Locals in picturesque seaside town fighting Airbnb crisis reveal heart-breaking loophole stopping them from buying homes
To many, it is an idyllic postcard destination with its Fairy Pools, rugged mountains and picturesque fishing villages. After all, its dramatic landscapes even feature as a filming location in the Game of Thrones. But for young people actually living on the Isle of Skye, it is more than just a beauty spot. It is their home. It is where they grew up, went to school, found work, and had hopes of buying their own homes. But heartbroken locals have told MailOnline how youngsters are increasingly being priced out of Skye as AirBnB landlords who have 'never stepped foot on the island' snap up all the homes. And a frustrating loophole in how mortgages are approved in Scotland means AirBnB businessmen - often from 'down South' - can easily outbid young couples and families who spend years saving up for a deposit. Speaking to MailOnline, one councillor suggested as much as 60 per cent of properties on the island lay empty during the winter months as they have all turned into second homes and short-term lets. Hospitality bosses, who often have to hire staff from off the island, have said the crisis is so bad that they've had to scale back their businesses due to a lack of long-term private rentals available. The island's booming AirBnB market comes as no surprise considering it is the second most visited destination in Scotland after Edinburgh, but locals say it is leaving them with no choice but to move onto the mainland. Ryan Scott, 17, tells of how he has little hopes of being able to buy a property on the island as AirBnB developers cause prices to shoot up The average house price at the tourist hotspot now stands at £260k, over £60k higher than the average house price for Scotland - which is £194k. Ryan Scott is a 17-year-old fisherman who had goals of buying a two-bed home on Skye in the coming years, but now admits it is highly unlikely. He told MailOnline: 'People that don't live on Skye buy houses and convert them into AirBnBs. 'I remember there was a nice three-bed house that went up for sale that went for £500k. '£500k for a house in Dunveggan, it's ridiculous. It was a joke. 'I want to buy a house, we were looking at two-beds and discussing it but it's just too hard right now. It's so difficult because of AirBnBs. 'They're just buying it all up and pushing prices up. 'I think its mainly people from down South, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London. A lot of the English. 'I guess if you live in the city and have a good job, it's so easy to buy up here. 'I don't blame them, if we were in the same position we probably would too. 'But it's obviously not nice for the people who live here.' Last year, data showed that house prices on Scottish islands had shot up by 30 per cent over five years from 2018 to 2023, with reports it was sparked by a rise in cash buyers in the market. In 2020, community leaders wrote an open letter warning of how rising property prices on Skye were preventing locals from buying a home, comparing the situation to an 'economic clearance'. The situation, locals say, has been exacerbated by a common trend on the island of AirBnB buyers from outside of Skye offering up to 50 per cent over the asking price of a home. Councillor John Finlayson said up to 60 per cent of homes lay empty during the winter period as they have all become second homes and holiday lets In one case, a family told of how they were outbid on a property that was advertised as on sale for £110,000 after the successful buyer offered £150,000 - £40,000, or 36 per cent, more than the house value. In Scotland means buyers are only able to get a loan based on the value of the home - which is determined in a 'home report' - and not the purchase price. This means that any amount above the home value has to be footed by the buyer themselves - something which is easily done by developers and landlords, locals say, but is pushing young people out. A couple could spend years saving up for a 10 per cent deposit to purchase a £100k home, but to compete with a buyer offering £40k above the asking price, they would need to cough-up an additional £40k cash upfront. A local on Skye, Ms Macluod, told of how the rise of AirBnBs is making it near impossible to buy and destroying the community. Her own daughter was priced off the island. She said: 'It's definitely a problem, there's no doubt about that. 'My daughter got married and wanted to buy here with her husband but she couldn't afford to. 'There are so many people buying up properties and using them as AirBnBs. 'I understand why but there's a shortage of homes so don't take up every home that's available. 'A woman told me an entire street where she lives is now completely AirBnBs bar two houses. 'You lose the sense of community you know, there are just people coming and going all the time.' Describing her daughter's situation she said: 'It's the cheaper, smaller homes that are bought up really quickly for AirBnBs. 'They are snapped up quick which is worse because those are the homes first time buyers are going for. 'At one point after Covid, houses were going for 20 per cent over asking. It was really extortionate. 'My daughter and her husband wanted to buy a house locally but they couldn't. 'They saw a house they liked and I think they put an offer down. The house was going for £110k, but they were outbid and it sold for £150k. 'That's almost 50 per cent above the asking price. 'It just means the asking price becomes meaningless. 'It's a mix of both local businessmen and folks across from us in England. 'They can buy so easily. The comparison is that for what you would get a shed for in London you would get a three-bed up here. 'I'm not sure exactly how common it is but I wouldn't be surprised as it is profitable. 'There are no cheaper homes on the market, all the two or three beds are snapped up.' Speaking to MailOnline, her daughter, who had to move 90 miles off the island to a village closer to Inverness, said: 'There's a housing crisis and also not a whole load of work aside from tourism. 'I had been working off the island and was wanting to move home after marrying my husband. 'A house was coming onto the market for £110k and we thought that was somewhat doable and we had enough for a deposit so we put an offer in. 'But we were outbid by £40k. 'That is crazy money. This was three of four years ago now. We ended up buying off the island but I keep an eye on the market as I'd like to move home long-term. 'It's hard because you're bidding against people with more disposable income. 'When it's over the asking price, we can't get that on the mortgage, you just have to pay that. 'I do have an issue with people who don't live on Skye buying AirBnBs because they're not contributing to Skye's economy. 'I don't think it's fair.' Scottish government analysis in 2019 revealed AirBnB listings on Skye account for 18.6 per cent (1,083) of all dwellings on the island - the highest rate of any Scottish ward. There were an estimated 5,813 homes on Skye at the time of this research. Comparatively, only 1.2 per cent of dwellings across Scotland were found to be AirBnBs. The percentage is thought to have risen further in the last few years. A search for on the AirBnB website for a week in June returns more than 1,000 available results. According to the Short Term Lets licensing public register, there are several thousands of licences approved for short-term lets, ranging from entire houses to pods and converted sheds. Skye councillor John Finlayson suggested a drive around the Scottish isle during the winter months would reveal more than half of homes lay empty with 'not a single light on'. He said: 'If you drive around Skye around Christmas time, in November and December, about 60 per cent of the houses will be unaccompanied. 'You can drive through some roads and there'll be hardly any lights on in the houses. 'Increasingly, we have people buying properties without even seeing them and turning them into AirBnBs. 'And then we have some people who aren't even from off the island, they live here, and they are buying up particularly ex-council houses that go up for sale. 'You have developers buying them and pushing ordinary people out of the market. 'The authority do charge 200 per cent council tax on second homes but that makes no difference to people using it as AirBnBs. There is a distinction between people using it as second homes and AirBnBs. 'There are also increasingly more pods, and people turning sheds into short-term lets too. 'The thing is AirBnBs do support the economy, but the issue is the number of people who buy who don't live here. They see it online and buy it without ever stepping foot on Skye.' He joked: 'Rich folk from London have no problem buying up here. 'You get a lot of people from down south but then it's not exclusively them, it's people all around the UK. 'Take a walk around and count the number of houses that have those lockboxes outside them. They're all holiday lets. 'You have people putting a chalise right in the garden and turning the shed into a bedroom. 'That's not what the housing community is about, is it? A lot of them are ex-council houses.' SNP councillor Drew Millar echoed his concerns, stating that there was a huge problem of AirBnB buyers offering tens of thousands above the asking price. He said: 'Houses coming up on sale are being snapped up at much more than what they're valued at and then converted into AirBnBs. 'We're short of housing here and normal people can't afford a mortgage anymore. 'The AirBnBs are pricing young people out of the market. 'It's heartbreaking. 'People are bidding £20-30k over the asking price, and they are usually for AirBnBs. 'A lot of these people have never stepped foot on the island. They can now look online and buy without ever stepping foot. 'There are parts of the Highlands deemed as a test area for controlling these things. And the feeling here in Skye is that we should have one of these. 'There are 200 social homes being built over the next few years, but that's just affordable rent. 'For those wanting to buy there's nothing. 'We need some sort of controls in place to control the number of short-term lets, which should make it more difficult for people to stroll in and purchase property. 'Across the whole of the Highlands young people are being priced out. 'My real issue is with people who don't live on Skye. They buy up property then employ people to manage it. Therefore, any profit is not going back into the community. 'And then housing is springing up in price. People are chasing, there is demand, and it so it hikes up the prices. 'It means we're also losing some of the community spirit. 'When neighbours see a house up for sale they worry it's going to become an AirBnB, with cars arriving all the time, people just coming and going. 'The current legislation is horrible. I resigned from the housing committee because we weren't rejecting any licences. 'The way the law is set up there is virtually no way to stop someone getting a licence for a short-term let. 'I was so frustrated that I decided I was not doing it anymore. We were basically rubber-stamping every application.' The picturesque island is a top tourist spot and during and post-Covid experienced a big rise in house prices Robert Macaskill, who runs Relish Cafe which sits in the ultra-touristy Wentworth Street in Portree, told of how he has had to scale back his business due to not being able to take on enough staff. He said that while he has many applications come in to relocate to the island, there are not enough private rentals on the island to find a place to live. He said: 'I'm looking to downsize but I can't. Any small homes that come onto the market are snapped up immediately. 'And even a two-bed semi here is so expensive, it's about £180-200k now. 'You get a lot of people from away, off the island, that buy up. 'And there is just a lack of housing. If I were to employ for a position, I get so many applications come through. 'But I know the situation. There are no private rentals, I saw on recently that was £900/m for a two-bed. 'It means that we've had to go from being open seven days a week to six days now. 'And on a day like today we've had to close the upstairs seating area. 'We've probably turned away around 200 people because of that today. We just don't have enough staff for it. 'I reckon about 50 per cent of homes on the island are probably AirBnB, it's probably a lot more than we think. 'I guess it does generate tourism and work so it a double-edged sword.' Meanwhile, Adrian Rudak, who moved to Skye 20 years ago and lives in affordable housing said: 'Even private rentals are difficult here because landlords prefer to rent short-term to tourists. 'The problem is the infrastructure is not growing in line with the tourism, there's not even houses and there's only one Co-op. 'I've lived on Skye for 20 years and I remember back when for six months a year it would be quiet and the other six it would be 'season'. 'Now it's season most of the time bar the three months in the winter. 'I don't even think about buying property here to be honest, I'm in social housing. 'There are loads, loads, loads of AirBnBs here. 'I do understand why they do it but there are no houses for young people even to rent.' Across from Portree, in Dunveggan, which is slightly less of a tourist hotspot, staff at a cafe told of the issues with hospitality due to the shortage in rentals. Sergio Pina, 49, spoke to MailOnline at The Blas Inn. He said: 'We've definitely seen an increase of English people buying houses and property here. 'They build it up, make it into an AirBnB, and then move back home. 'Elderly people tend to say. But people in their 30s or 40s, they don't stay. They sometimes come up for a few weeks, or just never show up at all. 'It is very very expensive up here, if it weren't for my partner I would have struggled to find housing here, 'The prices aren't that different to London, which is crazy. 'In the down season, most properties here lay empty. 'Most businesses in the hospitality sector here need to provide housing because it's so hard to get anything. 'We are only open for eight months a year and we accommodate some of the staff in caravans. There is just no housing.' Ewan Robinson, who is working at The Blas Inn as a summer job before returning to university in Ayr, is staying in a caravan. He said: 'In London you can sell your bedsit and buy a castle up here. So of course you can understand why people do it. 'People buy up here, come here for a couple of weeks, and then short-term let it. 'It happens a lot. 'The majority of people, particularly the elderly, are from southern England, not even posh or from affluent areas, just when you've equity it's a choice people make. 'You can probably sell a garage down there and get a house for that price here. 'But a lot of them actually move here which is different.' He added: 'I'm staying in a caravan on Croft Land. Without that I wouldn't have even been able to think about coming up here to work.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
The risks of nominating a family member as executor
Choosing a family member as an executor can lead to conflicts of interest and mismanagement of an estate. This article explores the legal implications and offers insights into why appointing a professional executor may be a wiser choice. Image: IOL Money, they say, is the root of all evil. And this is what often happens when a family member has a role to play when it comes to devolving assets for a deceased estate when they have been appointed as executors. Several court cases deal with misdeeds or conflicts of interest by family members of someone who has died and are then in a position of power when it comes to wrapping up the dead person's estate. In one, a gentleman called Ronnie died and appointed his life partner, Susanna, and his tax practitioner as co-executors. Ronnie's son, Sean, and Susanna were set to inherit his estate in accordance with Ronnie's will. This is not illegal. Capital Legacy explained that it is possible for someone to both be a beneficiary and executor of a will and, in fact, there are times when this makes practical sense. It said that, however, when family or friends are appointed, a co-executor is also appointed. Appointing a professional also means there's a safety net because, if they become incapable of doing their duties, should they, for example, also die, there will be a contingency plan in place as someone else from their business can take over. Sean felt the estate was being mismanaged and, so, went to the Cape Town High Court asking that the executors be removed and the Master replace them. He argued that the two executors, especially Susanna, had a conflict of interest because she couldn't be fair when she was set to benefit. According to Sean, he had been trying for some time to get the relevant financial documents from the executors and hadn't received them. He also told the court he had asked the Master of the High Court for assistance, without success. The Master of the High Court is meant to ensure that the process is carried out according to the Administration of Deceased Estates Act and the will's stipulations. Detailed in the ruling is a key matter: a dispute between Sean and Susanna as to whether an AirBnB was part of Ronnie's estate. Susanna argued, with the tax practitioner supporting her, that Ronnie intended her to have the AirBnB so she could generate income and 'cease her 30-year-long transcription services work which had become increasingly burdensome,' as the ruling said. The rather lengthy court ruling concludes with granting Sean an order that Susanna and the tax practitioner are 'hereby removed as executors of the deceased estate' and the Master had 30 days to appoint a new executor. As part of the ruling, the judge said that Susanna and the tax practitioner had to provide detailed documentation regarding their administration of the estate, including income and expenses, as well as assets. Wayne Mostert, MD of ASI Wealth, explained that 'the court found that Susanna, being both a beneficiary and executor, was in a position where her personal interests unduly influenced her ability to act impartially in administering the estate. This conflict of interest, coupled with concerns about transparency and documentation, contributed to her removal.' What also concerned the court, said Mostert, was that 'the tax practitioner aligned herself with Susanna,' which 'undermined her objectivity and cast doubt on her ability to act in the best interests of all beneficiaries'. As PM Attorneys explained in a blog, executors could 'make decisions that personally benefit them'. Mostert said this had also been ASI's experience. The sad reality is that cases like these are not isolated, said Mostert. 'Emotions run high during the winding up of estates, and appointing family members as executors often leads to tension, suspicion, or outright disputes, particularly where significant assets or families are involved,' he said. PM Attorneys advised that executors who are beneficiaries should be cautious to maintain impartiality and fairness in estate administration. 'Executors must act in good faith, following the instructions in the will and in accordance with South African law,' it said. To mitigate such issues, the law firm advocates for the executor to be transparent, a viewpoint with which Mostert concurs. Or better yet, appoint an independent professional. Independent executors are held to fiduciary standards and are legally obligated to act in the best interest of the estate, said Mostert. 'They have systems in place, the necessary experience, and no emotional involvement, which allows them to carry out their duties objectively and in line with legal requirements,' he said. Transparency is crucial in estate administration, noted Mostert. 'It builds trust, reduces the likelihood of disputes, and ensures that beneficiaries feel respected and informed throughout what is often a very difficult time,' he said. Mostert explained that estate planning is not just about writing a will: 'It's about putting the right structures in place to protect your legacy and ensure a smooth transfer of assets.' Aspects that could lead to a conflict of interest: Disagreements among beneficiaries Other beneficiaries might think the executor is making decisions in their own favour rather than equally considering everyone's interests, which is especially common with larger estates. 2. Allegations of mismanagement or fraud Claims of mismanagement or fraud can result in extended legal proceedings, to the detriment of all parties. 3. Lack of experience Beneficiary executors may lack the experience needed for estate administration, potentially causing delays or legal issues due to mistakes. Source: PM Attorneys PERSONAL FINANCE
Fox News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
AirBnB owners share shock of finding shirtless Bill Belichick on their doorbell camera: 'Creepy old guy'
Bill Belichick went viral in November 2023 after appearing shirtless on doorbell camera footage outside a home. The video resurfaced shortly after rumors of Belichick's later confirmed relationship with Jordon Hudson began. Reports originally stated that the home belonged to Hudson. But according to Pablo Torre, it was actually an AirBnB in Winthrop, Mass., and he had the couple who owned the home on his show to speak about the shock when they realized that the eight-time Super Bowl champion was on their doorstep. "We saw the Ring video in the morning, not knowing who this was," the woman, who opted to stay anonymous, said, "but it was an older gentleman with a very young woman who checked in the night before." The woman's husband then butted in, bringing up his wife's concerns about this mysterious man. "She's said, 'She's with this creepy old guy.' She thought her relative or a drug dealer was the first thing because of the age discrepancy. Remember you went, 'Must be a freaking coke dealer.' I was like, 'What? Come on. "So that was her first reaction. And then I start looking [and] I'm like, 'That does look like Belichick!'" The owners of the home said Hudson had booked the stay. They added they had invited her to play golf, and that she had replied that she preferred a "men's senior shaft." "I didn't think anything of it at the time," the woman said. Belichick and Hudson's relationship was confirmed, but reports have said they began dating in early 2022. It's been rumored that they met on an airplane the year before. Hudson recently ripped Torre for "factually incorrect, slanderous, defamatory and targeted" reporting. Torre previously reported that Hudson had been banned from the University of North Carolina football complex earlier in May. However, the university released a statement denying that report shortly after Torre's report came out. The 73-year-old and 24-year-old made their relationship public last year. And Hudson gained more notoriety last month when she interrupted a CBS interview with Belichick. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
New footage emerges of 'creepy' Bill Belichick's walk of shame as Jordon Hudson's extraordinary ruse for steamy getaway is revealed
Incredible new video footage has emerged of a bare-chested Bill Belichick sneaking out of an AirBnB after a steamy night with Jordon Hudson. The legendary NFL coach first went viral last year afte revealed Ring camera footage of him sneaking out in the early hours of the morning. It was initially believed he was leaving the Massachusetts home of his 24-year-old former cheerleader girlfriend in November 2023. It has now emerged that it was, in fact, a rented AirBnB in New England and the owners initially wondered whether the 'creepy old guy' was a 'drug dealer' or a 'relative'. According to ex-ESPN reporter Pablo Torre, the owners also thought Hudson could be an 'escort'. 'She said she was a dancer. Something was off. It just didn't make sense,' they said, per Torre, who on Friday released a new clip of Belichick leaving the house. In the remarkable footage, the shirtless 73-year-old is seen carrying a satchel over his shoulder and carrying a water bottle as he heads to his car after his night with Hudson in the rented property. The video was initially leaked after the AirBnB owners attempted to make sense of who had been staying in the property. They were confused why the couple stayed for only one night - despite booking for four. 'We saw the Ring video in the morning not knowing who this was, but it was an older gentleman with a very young woman who checked in the night before,' the female owner told Torre. The male owner added: She's with this creepy old guy who's either her relative or a drug dealer was the first thing (we thought). 'Because of the age discrepancy, you go: "He must be a freaking coke dealer..." and then I started looking. I'm like: "That does look like Belichick."' The couple reportedly sent the clip to a friend to try and understand the situation and soon it was out in the open. Torre, who has been releasing provocative details about the controversial relationship, even visited the house to re-enact Belichick's exit. For a while, both kept their relationship under wraps after his long drawn-out break up with his ex-girlfriend Lisa Holliday. Remember the viral Ring cam video of topless Bill Belichick? @PabloTorre actually: 📦 obtained a new Ring video 📍 geo-located the porch 📝 unearthed Jordon Hudson's Airbnb review 🏘️ rented the Airbnb 🎥 filmed a shot-for-shot re-make of his own — Pablo Torre Finds Out (@pablofindsout) May 23, 2025 But after the doorbell footage emerged, it quickly went viral. Tom Brady even made a joke at Belichick's expense during his infamous 'Netflix' roast. 'Everybody asks me which ring is my favorite, I used to say "the next one,"' the legendary quarterback said. 'But now that I am retired, my favorite Ring is the camera that caught Coach Belichick slinking out of that poor girl's house a few months ago. Hey, you still go it. Respect baby.' The 73-year-old is now in charge of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. But he spent 23 seasons as head coach of the New England Patriots, taking over in the same year his girlfriend was born. The relationship has come under increased scrutiny over recent weeks. But, according to a shock report in the New York Times , the 24-year-old Hudson has told 'at least one person' that she is engaged to Belichick, 73. The former cheerleader poked fun at their 49-year age gap in a recent Instagram post. Earlier this week, the couple headed out for a romantic dinner on the water, just as the sun set. The 24-year-old has reportedly told 'at least one person' that she is engaged to Belichick In the image, the pair can be seen eating chicken wings, complete with 'Old Bay Seasoning' on the table in front of them. Alongside the snap, Hudson wrote: 'Old Bay with my old bae'. But there have been a series of explosive reports about Hudson's alleged influence over Belichick, with Torre recently claiming that the coach's loved ones were 'digging into' her amid fears she could tear down 'everything he's built'. NFL analyst Colin Cowherd, however, insisted: 'Families aren't worried about Bill. They're worried about the will. When dad's worth over $100million, suddenly everybody's got questions like, "Who's getting cut out?"'
