This Houston senior, 84, claims $1,100,000 in property was stolen from him — says he’s losing his money, voice, health over ‘traumatic’ experience. Here’s how to avoid a similar nightmare
In 2022, Houston property owner Sam Cormier received a notice asking him to pay rent. The problem? It was for a property he already owned. Cormier got in touch with the lender listed on his rent notice. That’s when he got the shock of his life. It turned out ownership of that property had been […]
Want to retire early? Suze Orman says to open these 3 accounts ASAP to move up your departure date
Personal finance expert Suze Orman didn’t grow up wealthy — she worked her way through a number of challenging jobs and learned how to invest before becoming the success she is today. Orman is a firm believer that everyone deserves to live without financial stress — both during their working years as well as in […]
Utah couple arrested at their 27,000 sq ft mansion for allegedly running $300M scam smuggling oil from Mexico — what schemes like these mean for average American consumers
James Lael and Kelly Anne Jensen’s sprawling, $9-million mansion in Sandy, Utah is the kind of luxury home out of reach to the average American — but not to the long arm of the law. According to a KSL-TV report, U.S. Marshals arrested the couple at their 27,000-square-foot property in late April as part of […]
Chicago’s ‘Superstation to Nowhere’: The infamous Block 37, how Elon Musk is connected, and why it’s been dubbed an ‘abandoned money pit’ after costing taxpayers more than $400 million
If you were to visit Chicago’s Block 37 in the Loop area of downtown, you’ll find a nice shopping and entertainment complex that also includes residential housing. But underneath the ground sits a massive waste of taxpayer dollars that NBC 5 Chicago has dubbed “The Superstation to Nowhere.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
Gen Z adults spend twice as much as they make and don’t have enough saved to cover a month’s expenses. But they could be leveraging their big advantage over older counterparts
Gen Z has had a tough go economically. Many graduated college when the U.S. was in the throes of the pandemic and unemployment was sky-high. They struggled to find work. Then Gen Zers were faced with a period of rampant inflation as the economy improved. While inflation has eased, the cost of living is still […]
‘Things are going to get worse’: Over 3.8 million California families don’t earn enough money to cover basic living expenses — despite 97% of these households having at least 1 working adult
California may be one of the richest states in the country, but it’s a difficult place to afford for many average families. Studies say the gap between high and low incomes is wider in California than in most other states. New research drives that point home even more. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
My wife’s small business has been struggling for 4 years and it’s wrecking our finances — she loves her job but I only make $70K a year and we have 2 kids. Is it time to call it quits?
Sometimes, owning a small business can force you and your family into a difficult conversation. Let’s say, for example, that your wife owns a small business that’s been struggling for a few years now. She loves her job and she’s motivated to work her way out of these financial struggles, but the business’ decline has […]
‘It’s just a hot mess’: Georgia apartment residents given only days to pack up and leave to make way for ‘major repairs’ — but is what the landlord doing even legal?
Dozens of apartment residents in College Park, Georgia, are in a bind after receiving a notice telling them their leases were being terminated to make way for "major repairs" to the complex. Tenants at first were given 60 days to vacate their unit, but some say they received a follow-up letter giving them much less […]
Thieves using ruse of fake food delivery arrested in California burglary attempt after they ‘jumped the fence and forced entry’ — how to protect your home from people on the prowl
The rise of food delivery apps has made it so that unfamiliar cars on your block don’t necessarily raise suspicions. But CBS News Los Angeles reports that some criminals are now posing as delivery drivers to scout out homes to rob. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
This egg seller scrambles to defend record profits amid DOJ probe — here’s how it’s raised questions about market fairness and what consumers can do about it
It’s hardly a secret that Americans have been paying a premium for eggs these past few months. But while consumers are struggling to afford this grocery staple, one egg company is allegedly profiting big time. Cal-Maine Foods — which calls itself "the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States" — […]
