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Phone Arena
6 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
The Marshall Willen II gets an unexpected 17% discount at Amazon
For music lovers, every moment is better with their favorite tunes. A small portable speaker makes that possible anywhere — indoors and out, especially if you pick something that's not just small but capable. Well, if you want iconic style alongside good sound quality, the Marshall Willen II should be on your bad boy has dropped just under the $100 mark on Amazon, shaving 17% off its original price. That gives excellent Marshall sound and perfect looks at a discount you just can't ignore. As far as we know, the second-gen Willen doesn't go on sale too often, and even today, Best Buy and Walmart don't match this discount. $20 off (17%) The Marshall Willen II is a superb choice for music lovers looking for an ultra-stylish, extra loud music companion with a small form factor. Amazon has slashed 17% off its original price, making it a more tempting pick. Don't miss out. Buy at Amazon $69 99 $119 99 $50 off (42%) Don't mind getting the previous model at an even lower price? Perfect! Best Buy currently sells the first-gen Marshall Willen for $50 off its original price, making it a solid choice for Marshall fans on a real tight budget. Buy at BestBuy But we did find a very appealing deal at Best Buy on the previous-gen Willen. This fella is $50 off its original $119.99 price at the seller, providing an even more affordable way to enjoy the signature Marshall its ultra-compact design, this speaker obviously won't blow you away with insane loudness. But it's an excellent companion to backyard BBQs with a few friends nonetheless. Plus, despite its small size, the unit gets plenty loud, offering sufficient bass and a wide soundstage to fill a small room. Are you used to taking phone calls on your Bluetooth speaker ? You're in luck. This puppy packs a built-in mic, just like the Bose SoundLink Micro. What differentiates it from Bose's unit is the excellent battery to Marshall, you can squeeze over 17 hours of uninterrupted listening time, which is enough for just about any occasion. In comparison, the SoundLink Micro only gives you about six hours of music per charge. Like most portable Bluetooth speakers, this bad boy is designed to withstand anything. It features an IP67 rating for excellent water and dust protection, and the fastening strap lets you secure it to backpacks, bike racks, and more. So, what's the verdict? If the Marshall Willen II sounds like your kind of music companion, now's the time to buy one! Head to Amazon and save 17%.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Left temporarily homeless by Helene, many struggle to pay their mortgages
Hudson, Florida — Six months after Hurricane Helene hit Beth and Alex Brightman's home in Hudson, Florida, the flood damage is still visible. Since then, they have changed the message at their front door to "Let's not stay home." "It originally said, 'let's stay home,' because that's all we wanted to do, was stay here in our retirement home," Beth explained. The Brightman's thought the would be OK, because they have both flood insurance and homeowner's insurance. However, flood insurance only covered damage to the structure of their home, and homeowner's insurance doesn't cover contents lost from flooding. Flood insurance must be purchased separately, often from the federal government. FEMA estimates only 4% of homeowners across the country have flood insurance. "If we had a hole in the roof and rain came in, then our belongings would have been covered through the homeowner's," Beth told CBS News. As a result, they are using savings for repairs while living in a rental but still with a $2,500 monthly mortgage. About a month after hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Southeast, nearly 60,000 homeowners fell behind on their mortgages, according to ICE Mortgage Technology, which tracks mortgage data. And there's been a similar trend after January's devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. Right now, 4,100 homeowners there are delinquent on their mortgage payments, per ICE Mortgage Technology. Paul Willen, principal economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, says that, historically, lenders have worked out arrangements with disaster victims. "They understand that you have short-term cash flow issues," Willen said. "…The last thing they want is for a borrower to end up defaulting on a mortgage." One option with your bank is forbearance, which allows you to temporarily pause mortgage payments. "It basically gives you a way of paying for stuff up front, and freeing up cash flow," Willen said. The forbearance option gave the Brightmans relief from their house payments for six months. "It's been helpful, but then now it's going to turn around and be a big bite," Beth said. That bite will be about $15,000, the total amount deferred that is now coming due all at once. And forbearance can also have long-term consequences for homeowners, affecting credit, ability to refinance and home equity. Says Beth and Alex: "This is the year to rebuild, recover, and from there." Sneak peek: The Detective's Wife Judge halts own order demanding Kilmar Abrego Garcia updates NIH | Sunday on 60 Minutes
CBS News
25-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Left temporarily homeless by Helene and Milton, many struggle to pay their mortgages
Hudson, Florida — Six months after Hurricane Helene hit Beth and Alex Brightman's home in Hudson, Florida, the flood damage is still visible. Since then, they have changed the message at their front door to "Let's not stay home." "It originally said, 'let's stay home,' because that's all we wanted to do, was stay here in our retirement home," Beth explained. The Brightman's thought the would be OK, because they have both flood insurance and homeowner's insurance. However, flood insurance only covered damage to the structure of their home, and homeowner's insurance doesn't cover contents lost from flooding. Flood insurance must be purchased separately, often from the federal government. FEMA estimates only 4% of homeowners across the country have flood insurance. "If we had a hole in the roof and rain came in, then our belongings would have been covered through the homeowner's," Beth told CBS News. As a result, they are using savings for repairs while living in a rental but still with a $2,500 monthly mortgage. About a month after hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Southeast, nearly 60,000 homeowners fell behind on their mortgages, according to ICE Mortgage Technology, which tracks mortgage data. And there's been a similar trend after January's devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. Right now, 4,100 homeowners there are delinquent on their mortgage payments, per ICE Mortgage Technology. Paul Willen, principal economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, says that, historically, lenders have worked out arrangements with disaster victims. "They understand that you have short-term cash flow issues," Willen said. "…The last thing they want is for a borrower to end up defaulting on a mortgage." One option with your bank is forbearance, which allows you to temporarily pause mortgage payments. "It basically gives you a way of paying for stuff up front, and freeing up cash flow," Willen said. The forbearance option gave the Brightmans relief from their house payments for six months. "It's been helpful, but then now it's going to turn around and be a big bite," Beth said. That bite will be about $15,000, the total amount deferred that is now coming due all at once. And forbearance can also have long-term consequences for homeowners, affecting credit, ability to refinance and home equity. Says Beth and Alex: "This is the year to rebuild, recover, and from there." contributed to this report.
