This California police officer allegedly took $600K for head injury — was then seen ‘dancing and drinking.’ Now she’s being charged with 15 felonies of insurance, compensation fraud
Nicole Brown, a 39-year-old former Westminster, California, police officer, collected nearly $600,000 in workers’ compensation after she claimed a significant head injury in 2022. Now her reputation and future are on the line. As ABC 7 Los Angeles reports, Brown is charged with 15 felonies of workers’ compensation and insurance fraud. If convicted, she could […]
43% of Canadians are delaying retirement due to financial pressures — is your plan still realistic at age 63?
Many people look forward to retirement and can’t wait to kick off that chapter in life. But for some people, that part of the story isn’t appealing. If you’re 63, you’re at a time when it is reasonable to consider your financial stability during retirement. Even though you haven’t hit 65, you’re still old enough […]
‘Who’s going to pay $20 for a beer?’: Chinatown businesses across the US say they’re ‘taking it day by day’ as Trump’s tariff war threatens both their livelihoods and communities
New York City’s Chinatown is a vibrant tourist hub, with fresh food markets and celebrated restaurants packed in alongside souvenir shops. However, tariffs are threatening businesses in Chinatowns across the country. One of the establishments directly affected is Phoenix Palace, a local hotspot in New York City. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have […]
‘Insurance just keeps getting worse’: This Texas doctor went viral after detailing negative experience with giant health insurer — all while operating on a patient. Here are 3 big takeaways
When Dr. Elisabeth Potter posted a TikTok video describing an experience she had in the ER, she never expected it to go viral. But her message — about health insurance companies overstepping their bounds — resonated deeply with viewers. The video started with Potter saying, "It’s 2025 and insurance just keeps getting worse." She then […]
‘Ending the cycle’: Los Angeles DA touts success of new California law cracking down on ‘smash-and-grab’ offenders — why he says it goes way beyond just filling ‘prisons with these thieves’
Like many major cities, Los Angeles is not immune to crime — but incidents of store theft have increased in recent years. Crosstown LA, citing LAPD data, says that in 2023, there were 11,945 reported cases of shoplifting in the city, compared to 6,585 the year before. There’s been a notable uptick in “smash-and-grab” robberies, […]
‘It became just unsustainable’: This Massachusetts farmer won his battle to not pay $300,000 in back taxes after 8 long years — and it turns out the government actually owed him $31,000
In 2022, Bill Griggs — the owner of Griggs Farm in Billerica, MA — was told that his farm owed the town $300,000 in back taxes. At the time, the farm had been in business for roughly 80 years. But Griggs fought back, demanding a breakdown of the specific taxes that the town was charging […]
‘Nobody should have to go through this’: Knoxville family falls victim to ‘self-showing’ scam after finding a rental on Facebook Marketplace — now they’re out $1,800 and have nowhere to live
When Alex Todd, his sister-in-law Natalie Ryffel, and their spouses needed a home to rent in Knoxville, Tennessee, they found a listing on Facebook Marketplace that was within their budget. They contacted the landlord and asked for a showing, but they were told it was a self-viewing home — meaning the landlord didn’t meet Todd […]
‘I can make it any number I want’: Florida gas stations are charging customers $1 more a gallon for using credit cards — and it’s completely legal. Here’s how drivers can protect themselves
Credit cards have long been a popular and convenient way to pay for most things — including filling up at the gas station — and there are benefits to using one at the pump, such as bonus points or cash back on fuel purchases. However, if you’re not cautious, your tendency to pay for gas […]
Retirement is a balancing act — are your investments ready? A key adjustment could make all the difference. Here’s what you need to know before making changes
Many people spend years contributing to their retirement savings in the hopes of building a sizable nest egg for later in life. You may have worked hard to grow your retirement account balance, too. If you’re planning to retire next year, now is a good time to review your portfolio and ensure your assets are […]
‘It does kind of make me the breadwinner’: stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labor — sparking a debate on TikTok
Being a stay-at-home parent can often be a thankless job. From the moment you get up in the morning to the moment you go to bed, you’re either chasing after a child, preparing meals or doing some sort of household task — many of which involve scrubbing food particles off of a surface or item […]
