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The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
I moved out of my mum's basement to live in my car – it's helped me save £45k in six months because I work in here too
A MAN has revealed how he ditched his parent's house to live in a car instead. Michael Hickey, from the US, took to social media to reveal he was spreading his wings to make his own way in life. Advertisement 2 Michael Hickey revealed why he now lives in his car Credit: 2 He revealed he was saving for a tiny home Credit: The 24-year-old revealed he had moved out of his mum's basement as he was 'too old' to be doing that anymore and decided to While He used a large sleeping bag to keep himself warm and had a fan to cool him down. Taking to TikTok he said: "I'm living in my car trying to save $60,000 in six months. Advertisement READ MORE REAL LIFE STORIES "It's day 143 and so far I've saved $57,300, (£45,000). After waking up in his car and taking off his window covers it was time to start work. "After I take my window covers down and get my car driveable, it's straight to doing deliveries," he explained. He first went to do an Instacart delivery and he also works for DoorDash and Uber Eats. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Michael revealed he was spending his day constantly working, as well as earning money through social media, so that he could buy himself a tiny home. He also revealed he planned to buy his mum a new car once he got his tiny home. *SINGLE USE* Watch as couple living in a tent reveal they've saved thousands "I've decided for my next money-saving challenge, I'm going to buy my mum a car by DoorDashing every day and living in my car," he added. "Once I'm done with the tiny home build it's right back to the grind." Advertisement The clip posted to his TikTok account @ One person wrote: "Commenting so you can get paid!!" The rise of tiny homes By Jonathan Rolande Property expert : The reason we are seeing more creative ways of finding a home: super-high property prices and rents. Younger people are remaining in the family home later in life to avoid paying high prices and to save for a deposit. With increasingly busy lives, staying within a larger family group makes sense, chores such as gardening and housework can be shared. Garages are rarely used for their intended purpose as cars are far more reliable and less prone to rust and so are perfectly happy outside. On the other hand, the amount of property space per person has been shrinking – converting a garage can make great sense. Things to consider. (the boring stuff) Usually easier than building from scratch but still a lot to do to turn a garage in to a habitable space. You'll need to check if you need planning (more likely to be required if the garage is detached). Building Regulations stipulate many things to make homes safe and secure. Consider Walls, are they cavity? Roof height Windows How will you get plumbing, electrics and drainage connected Insulation – it will be cold! Fire safety Damp proofing Also consider if, by converting, you are adding or deducting value from the main home. Garages can add value in busy urban areas where parking is limited. Another commented: 'doordashing sucks so bad I can barely make it 3 hours a time, 12 hours is insane." "Commenting so you make money," penned a third. Advertisement Meanwhile a fourth said: "Seriously, I showed this to my son. He's 11, but we talk all the time about the importance of working for what you want. You are killing it!! I'm hanging on till I can see the tiny home!!" "I'm so mad that I didn't think to do this before I had a kid man. I coulda been making so much loot if I just got over my pride ,' claimed a fifth. Someone else added: 'Can't wait to see the tiny home!! I wish I had your will power to save." Fabulous will pay for your exclusive stories. Just email: fabulousdigital@ and pop EXCLUSIVE in the subject line . Advertisement
The Sun
04-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
I moved out of my mum's basement to live in my car – it's helped me save £45k in six months because I work in here too
A MAN has revealed how he ditched his parent's house to live in a car instead. Michael Hickey, from the US, took to social media to reveal he was spreading his wings to make his own way in life. 2 The 24-year-old revealed he had moved out of his mum's basement as he was 'too old' to be doing that anymore and decided to live in his tiny car. While living in the tiny car, he also took on a job as delivery man, meaning he works, lives and sleeps in the tiny space. He used a large sleeping bag to keep himself warm and had a fan to cool him down. Taking to TikTok he said: "I'm living in my car trying to save $60,000 in six months. "It's day 143 and so far I've saved $57,300, (£45,000). After waking up in his car and taking off his window covers it was time to start work. "After I take my window covers down and get my car driveable, it's straight to doing deliveries," he explained. He first went to do an Instacart delivery and he also works for DoorDash and Uber Eats. Michael revealed he was spending his day constantly working, as well as earning money through social media, so that he could buy himself a tiny home. He also revealed he planned to buy his mum a new car once he got his tiny home. *SINGLE USE* Watch as couple living in a tent reveal they've saved thousands "I've decided for my next money-saving challenge, I'm going to buy my mum a car by DoorDashing every day and living in my car," he added. "Once I'm done with the tiny home build it's right back to the grind." The clip posted to his TikTok account @ themichaelhickey has since gone viral with over 7 million views and people were quick to support him in his journey. The rise of tiny homes By Jonathan Rolande Property expert Jonathan Rolande told Fabulous: The reason we are seeing more creative ways of finding a home: super-high property prices and rents. Younger people are remaining in the family home later in life to avoid paying high prices and to save for a deposit. With increasingly busy lives, staying within a larger family group makes sense, chores such as gardening and housework can be shared. Garages are rarely used for their intended purpose as cars are far more reliable and less prone to rust and so are perfectly happy outside. On the other hand, the amount of property space per person has been shrinking – converting a garage can make great sense. Things to consider. (the boring stuff) Usually easier than building from scratch but still a lot to do to turn a garage in to a habitable space. You'll need to check if you need planning (more likely to be required if the garage is detached). Building Regulations stipulate many things to make homes safe and secure. Consider Walls, are they cavity? Roof height Windows How will you get plumbing, electrics and drainage connected Insulation – it will be cold! Fire safety Damp proofing Also consider if, by converting, you are adding or deducting value from the main home. Garages can add value in busy urban areas where parking is limited. Another commented: 'doordashing sucks so bad I can barely make it 3 hours a time, 12 hours is insane." "Commenting so you make money," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Seriously, I showed this to my son. He's 11, but we talk all the time about the importance of working for what you want. You are killing it!! I'm hanging on till I can see the tiny home!!" "I'm so mad that I didn't think to do this before I had a kid man. I coulda been making so much loot if I just got over my pride,' claimed a fifth. power to save."
Black America Web
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Let's Get It: Jeezy Announces The ‘TM:101 Live' Tour, A Black Tie Symphonic Experience
Source: Michael Hickey / Getty This week (April 23rd), multi-platinum selling recording artist, New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur Jeezy surprised fans by announcing TM:101 Live – a black-tie symphonic tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the RIAA 2x Platinum Certified Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 . Produced by Grammy and Emmy Award winner Adam Blackstone, the show will be conducted by renowned bassist & composer Derrick Hodge with the Color of Noize Orchestra and feature DJ Drama as a special off in Miami on June 27th, the 23-city tour will make stops in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Houston, New York and more before wrapping up in Detroit on September 12th. Tickets can be purchased at with a presale beginning on April 24th and general on sale starting on April 25th. Throughout the tour, Jeezy will be performing alongside a symphony orchestra, reimagining his iconic debut album with a classical twist. The tour announcement follows the success of Jeezy's 2023 sold-out show alongside the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. To commemorate the 20th anniversary, Jeezy is also treating fans to a special 20th anniversary edition of Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 , exclusive merch and partnerships, community events and engagements, a custom built SiriusXM channel, immersive experiences, men's health initiatives and more. Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 , Jeezy's Def Jam label debut album, immortalized trap music and debuted No. 1 on the Billboard Rap and R&B Charts, as well as No. 2 on the Billboard 200. Garnering critical acclaim and regarded as a classic album, TM101 featured singles, such as the triple-platinum No. 1 hit 'Soul Survivor' feat. Akon and 'Go Crazy' feat. JAY-Z. 'I'm incredibly grateful that we're here celebrating 20 years of motivation! This album is cemented in the cultural zeitgeist that serves as the soundtrack to modern day story telling of the genre,' said Jeezy. 'This album had the impact it does because it was raw without hidden truth. I can't wait for the fans to experience the album in a new way with this tour'. Shout out to Jeezy for still being a staple in the game two decades after debuting. Check out the full 'TM:101 Live' Tour itinerary below! Source: THE TM:101 LIVE TOUR / THE TM:101 LIVE TOUR SEE ALSO Let's Get It: Jeezy Announces The 'TM:101 Live' Tour, A Black Tie Symphonic Experience was originally published on
New York Times
15-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
2025 NFL Draft consensus Big Board: Cam Ward still outside top 10; Will Campbell moves up
The Athletic's The Beast guide, ranking the top 2025 NFL Draft prospects, is now live. As the 2025 NFL Draft class continues to take shape, it's time again to take stock of which prospects are standing out ahead of Round 1 on April 24. Our consensus Big Board combines rankings from a wide range of NFL Draft experts to identify how the top prospects are viewed relative to the rest of their class. In theory, by the time we reach draft weekend, these rankings should help give us a handle on how the picks could (or, at least, should) play out. How does the current top 100 look? (Illustration: Will Tullos / The Athletic; Photos: Michael Hickey, Brooke Sutton, Stacy Revere / Getty Images)
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
2025 NBA Playoff Picture: Here's what's at stake in the East and West with two weeks to go
2025 NBA Playoff Picture: Here's what's at stake in the East and West with two weeks to go The NBA playoff picture will come into clearer view each day between now and the end of the regular season on April 13. In the meantime, we will provide detailed daily updates on the landscape, including magic numbers, strength of schedule, relevant tiebreakers and the stakes for every day's slate of games. WESTERN CONFERENCE 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (62-12) • Clinched No. 1 seed and first-round playoff series vs. No. 8 seed (determined by play-in tournament) 2. Houston Rockets (49-26) • Net rating: 5.2 • Magic number for top-six seed: 2 • Remaining strength of schedule: .577 • Highest possible finish: No. 2 seed (clinched no lower than No. 8) 3. Denver Nuggets (47-28) • Net rating: 4.1 • Magic number for top-six seed: 4 • Remaining strength of schedule: .556 • Highest possible finish: No. 2 seed (clinched no lower than No. 8) The Lakers have a big game against the Rockets on Monday night. (Photo by) (Michael Hickey via Getty Images) 4. Los Angeles Lakers (45-29) • Net rating: 0.7 • Magic number for top-six seed: 5 • Remaining strength of schedule: .595 • Highest possible finish: No. 2 seed (clinched no lower than No. 8) 5. Memphis Grizzlies (44-30) • Net rating: 4.9 • Magic number for top-six seed: 7 • Remaining strength of schedule: .534 • Highest possible finish: No. 2 seed (clinched no lower than No. 10) 6. Golden State Warriors (43-31) • Net rating: 2.7 • Magic number for top-six seed: 8 • Remaining strength of schedule: .545 • Highest possible finish: No. 2 seed (clinched no lower than No. 10) 7. Minnesota Timberwolves (43-32) • Net rating: 4.5 • Magic number for top-eight seed: 2 • Remaining strength of schedule: .417 • Highest possible finish: No. 2 seed (clinched no lower than No. 10) 8. Los Angeles Clippers (42-31) • Net rating: 4.0 • Magic number for top-eight seed: 3 • Remaining strength of schedule: .486 • Highest possible finish: No. 2 seed 9. Dallas Mavericks (37-38) • Net rating: -0.4 • Magic number for top-10 seed: 6 • Remaining strength of schedule: .502 • Highest possible finish: No. 6 seed 10. Sacramento Kings (36-38) • Net rating: 0.2 • Magic number for top-10 seed: 7 • Remaining strength of schedule: .508 • Highest possible finish: No. 5 seed 11. Phoenix Suns (35-40) • Net rating: -2.2 • Magic number for top-10 seed: Do not control own destiny • Remaining strength of schedule: .606 • Highest possible finish: No. 8 seed 12. Portland Trail Blazers (32-43) • Net rating: -3.5 • Magic number for top-10 seed: Do not control own destiny • Remaining strength of schedule: .446 • Highest possible finish: No. 9 seed 13. San Antonio Spurs (31-43) • Net rating: -2.8 • Magic number for top-10 seed: Do not control own destiny • Remaining strength of schedule: .540 • Highest possible finish: No. 9 seed Monday's games of consequence (all times Eastern) • Clippers at Magic (7 p.m.) LAC can clinch at least a top-10 seed and a play-in berth with a win Advertisement • Kings at Pacers (7 p.m.) • Celtics at Grizzlies (7:30 p.m., TNT) MEM can clinch at least a top-eight seed with a win or a DAL loss • Bulls at Thunder (8 p.m.) • Nets at Mavericks (8:30 p.m.) • Rockets at Lakers (10 p.m., TNT) HOU can clinch a guaranteed playoff berth with a win and a MEM loss HOU can clinch a tiebreaker against LAL with a win EASTERN CONFERENCE 1. Cleveland Cavaliers (60-15) • Clinched playoff berth • Net rating: 9.7 • Magic number for No. 1 seed: 4 • Remaining strength of schedule: .541 • Highest possible finish: No. 1 seed (clinched no lower than No. 2) 2. Boston Celtics (55-19) • Clinched playoff berth • Net rating: 9.4 • Magic number for No. 1 seed: Do not control own destiny • Remaining strength of schedule: .416 • Highest possible finish: No. 1 seed (clinched no lower than No. 2) 3. New York Knicks (47-27) • Clinched playoff berth • Net rating: 4.2 • Magic number for No. 3 seed: 4 • Remaining strength of schedule: .560 • Highest possible finish: No. 3 seed (clinched no lower than No. 6) 4. Indiana Pacers (43-31) • Net rating: 1.6 • Magic number for top-six seed: 2 • Remaining strength of schedule: .484 • Highest possible finish: No. 3 seed (clinched no lower than No. 7) 5. Detroit Pistons (42-33) • Net rating: 2.6 • Magic number for top-six seed: 3 • Remaining strength of schedule: .572 • Highest possible finish: No. 3 seed (clinched no lower than No. 7) 6. Milwaukee Bucks (40-34) • Net rating: 1.6 • Magic number for top-six seed: 5 • Remaining strength of schedule: .434 • Highest possible finish: No. 3 seed (clinched no lower than No. 10) 7. Atlanta Hawks (36-38) • Net rating: -1.5 • Magic number for top-eight seed: 6 • Remaining strength of schedule: .419 • Highest possible finish: No. 4 seed (clinched no lower than No. 10) 8. Orlando Magic (36-39) • Net rating: -0.7 • Magic number for top-eight seed: 6 • Remaining strength of schedule: .500 • Highest possible finish: No. 4 seed (clinched no lower than No. 10) 9. Chicago Bulls (33-41) • Net rating: -2.4 • Magic number for top-10 seed: 2 • Remaining strength of schedule: .456 • Highest possible finish: No. 6 seed Advertisement 10. Miami Heat (33-41) • Net rating: -0.7 • Magic number for top-10 seed: 2 • Remaining strength of schedule: .418 • Highest possible finish: No. 6 11. Toronto Raptors (28-47) • Net rating: -4.1 • Magic number for top-10 seed: Do not control own destiny • Remaining strength of schedule: .416 • Highest possible finish: No. 9 seed Monday's games of consequence (all times Eastern) • Heat at Wizards (7 p.m.) • Clippers at Magic (7 p.m.) • Kings at Pacers (7 p.m.) • Celtics at Grizzlies (7:30 p.m., TNT) • Bulls at Thunder (8 p.m.)
