This researcher spoke to 100 millionaires in order to uncover their best money-making secrets — and came away with 3 big takeaways. Use them now to make your own 7-figure fortune
Jamie Catmull, host of The Richer Way, has spent years interviewing more than 100 millionaires — from high-powered CEOs and industry leaders to self-made entrepreneurs — to uncover the key to their success. "I wanted to help people take more control of their finances … share how (highly successful people) dealt with setbacks and came […]
US Secret Service seizes a second website tied to ‘pig butchering’ scam that defrauded mostly older Americans of more than $4.5M — here’s how to keep your loved ones safe
The U.S. Secret Service in New York has seized a second web domain tied to a growing type of cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering,” in which scammers build trust with their victims before financially gutting them through fake crypto investment platforms. The Secret Service reports that from November 2023 to March 2024, the domain […]
‘Right now we’re sitting on 4.5 months of inventory’: Houston housing market cools after years of seller dominance — how to make the most of it
In a housing market that’s been pro-seller for a while, many Houston buyers have been scared off, choosing to rent instead. However, as things shift into buyer territory, Houstonians may soon see the scales tip in their favor, with more opportunities for discounts or other perks. For instance, the Woolcoxes recently found their dream home. […]
Don’t leave money on the table when you vacate your rental. Follow these steps as a tenant to ensure you get your security deposit back in full when you move out of your place
Managing money isn’t just about staying on top of what you earn. It’s also about getting all the money you’re entitled to, including refunds. That includes getting your security deposit back — no questions asked — when it comes time to move out of a rental unit. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have […]
San Francisco’s Chinatown shops are struggling as trade war drives up costs, leading to tough choices for business owners — raise prices or risk losing customers
The heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown is under siege — not by bulldozers or policy bans, but by something just as destructive: the trade war. The neighbourhood’s small shops are feeling the pinch from U.S. tariffs on China, which are now at 145%. The owners have weathered economic downturns for generations, shifting demographics, and even […]
After the storm: How to financially weather home repairs and rising insurance costs
Some Florida homeowners hardest hit by hurricanes Milton and Helene must now also see their homes completely demolished or, if they’re lucky, elevated. This follows a federal mandate that impacts majorly damaged homes — those impacted by natural disasters. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 50% rule dictates that if a house is in a flood […]
‘I can’t believe I fell for it’: Bay Area man out $4,000, scammed by fake appliance repair company. Here’s how he got swindled — and how to protect yourself against service provider fraud
In November, just before Thanksgiving, Ben Phillips called Box Appliance, a San Francisco Bay Area appliance repair company he’d used before, to fix a leak in his 22-year-old refrigerator. But this time around, after several visits and a $4,000 bill, the technician not only upsold him to replace the compressor, but they also didn’t actually […]
‘Finally said no’: Airline passenger’s seat-swap rejection sparks flurry of support. Here’s what an etiquette expert has to say — and how to get the seat you want without breaking the bank
A Reddit post that went viral spurred debate around seat-swapping on flights and issues of fairness, entitlement and airplane etiquette. The "finally said no" poster in the "r/delta" forum shared their experience with a couple asking to swap seats so they could sit together. Describing themselves as a lifelong "people pleaser," the poster explained they’d […]
‘Right now we’re sitting on 4.5 months of inventory’: Houston housing market cools after years of seller dominance — how to make the most of it
In a housing market that’s been pro-seller for a while, many Houston buyers have been scared off, choosing to rent instead. However, as things shift into buyer territory, Houstonians may soon see the scales tip in their favor, with more opportunities for discounts or other perks. For instance, the Woolcoxes recently found their dream home. […]
Don’t leave money on the table when you vacate your rental. Follow these steps as a tenant to ensure you get your security deposit back in full when you move out of your place
Managing money isn’t just about staying on top of what you earn. It’s also about getting all the money you’re entitled to, including refunds. That includes getting your security deposit back — no questions asked — when you move out of a rental unit. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]