Squatters took over this Georgia home just 48 hours after the owner died, family says — now they’re throwing parties, posting videos from inside. How could this happen?
A grieving Decatur family is furious at a group of strangers who showed up unannounced and took over their late father’s home less than 48 hours after he died. “It is a nightmare,” Lisa Heath, one of the siblings who now own the home, told 11 Alive News. Attempts to reclaim it have been met […]
Suze Orman says all retirees now need to have a five-year ‘just-in-case’ fund — in cash. But is this a realistic (or reasonable) goal for most Americans?
If you’re heading into your golden years without a sizable "just-in-case" fund, you could be walking a financial tightrope without a safety net. Suze Orman expressed this concern during a recent episode of her Women & Money podcast. The personal finance expert believes seniors should save enough money to cover three-to-five years’ worth of living […]
NYC man confesses to Dave Ramsey he put an $11,000 engagement ring on a 0% interest credit card
One New York City man thought he’d gamed the system when he bought an $11,000 engagement ring using a 0% interest credit card offer from Bank of America. With $25,000 sitting in a high-yield savings account earning 4%, Nick figured he could carry the balance for two months, earn a little interest, and make the […]
This Houston man recently found out his ‘funny’ vanity license plate had been illegally cloned — leaving him being charged almost daily for another driver’s habits
Jason Sung thought it was all fun and games when he bought a custom license plate "5.0 GPA" for his white Ford Mustang. "I’m not a good student, or I don’t have a good grade, but I just thought it’s a funny plate," Sung told ABC13 News. "I really liked it." But what started as […]
‘What did I sign?’: A Houston man claims his illiterate stepfather — who doesn’t speak English and struggles with memory loss — was scammed into taking on $98K of solar panel debt
Isable Aguirre, a 72-year-old Houston resident, can’t read or write and speaks only Spanish. The senior also struggles with memory loss. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Gain potential […]
‘Don’t be embarrassed’: Las Vegas police urge scam victims to ‘come forward right away’ after making 12 arrests linked to ‘security courier’ scheme that conned $3 million out of 24 victims
Las Vegas police have arrested 12 people in connection with a crime wave swindling dozens of victims out of their life savings — not at the casino but on their computers. As Las Vegas CBS affiliate 8 News Now reports, 24 victims who lost a total $3 million have come forward to date, launching the […]
‘Hey, you guys!’ Iconic movie homes like The Goonies house are getting treasure-worthy makeovers — and real estate investors are turning cult-favorite sets into bucket-list stays
The iconic Astoria house from The Goonies that sparked countless childhood adventures is getting a treasure-worthy makeover — nearly 40 years after the film first hit theaters, it’s being restored to its full 1985 glory. “The whole house top-to-bottom, back to the way it was in the movie,” James Pearse Connelly, the Emmy-winning designer leading […]
‘Scared to go out in my yard’: Georgia homeowner says she’s spent over $70K replacing windows thanks to errant balls from nearby golf course — and she wants the club to ‘pay now’
Some homeowners in Marietta, Georgia, got more than they bargained for after moving into their picturesque neighborhood across the street from a private country club, dealing with tens of thousands of dollars in property damage over the years. The culprits? Rogue golf balls. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
‘I can’t afford to buy from Temu now’: Trump tariffs spike prices even at ultra-cheap stores, leaving strained shoppers nowhere else to go
Rena Scott doesn’t think twice when it comes to shopping on the infamously cheap site Temu. In fact, she usually has 10 to 12 orders going at a time. “Everything here has come in from overseas anyway, so you’re just cutting out the middleman, like the Walmarts, the Amazons,” the retired registered nurse from Virginia […]
Americans are now abandoning these once-coveted California cities, according to a new study. Here’s why — and the hot spots where they’re headed instead
It’s no secret that California’s golden glow has started to dim for many residents. The latest PODS Moving Trends Report reveals a mass migration as people pack up and move out of the Golden State, with seven cities being hit especially hard. The reasons? Soaring housing prices, crime concerns, tax burdens, and the dream of […]
