I’m 31, making $70,000 annually and worried about a recession. Should I be doing anything differently with my 401(k) right now?
Until recently, it seemed like the U.S. economy was in good shape. However, Trump’s tariff plans have made things a lot more uncertain, not only in the U.S. but around the world. 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 […]
Almost every millionaire in America owns these 5 simple things. You may have most of them already — and you could have them all
According to the Federal Reserve, the average net worth among U.S. households in 2022 was $1,063,700. However, the median net worth was only $192,900, which suggests that most Americans are not that close to being millionaires. That being said, millionaires tend to have similar money habits to everyday Americans that helped them get to where […]
I’m 26, earn $90K a year and save $7K annually for my 401(k). I spend $2.5K a month on expenses but tariffs have me worried about a recession — how can I prepare for a financial downturn?
The U.S. economy is currently in a strange place. On the one hand, unemployment is fairly low at 4.2%. But on the other hand, President Trump’s tariff policies have led to intense stock market volatility, and many Americans are now worried that tariffs are going to deal a blow to their wallets by driving their […]
‘Clearly a humanitarian crisis’: Dozens of RVs being removed from California homeless encampment after years of residents complaining — but advocates argue the solution may not be sustainable
In 2024, Los Angeles County’s homeless population reached about 75,000, according to the city’s Homeless Services Authority. Now, efforts are underway to remove dozens of RVs in the East Gardena-West Rancho Dominguez area of LA County. For years, residents have been complaining about an influx of trailers that has created overcrowding in the area, claiming […]
I’m 36 and inherited a $500,000 portfolio from my mother. The stock market makes me nervous, so should I move it all into bonds?
In the next 20 years, an astounding $84 trillion is expected to change hands as older Americans pass wealth down to younger generations. 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) […]
I’m 27 and ready to get serious about my finances, but struggle with high living costs — where do I start?
If you’re a young adult and feel like your finances aren’t in order, you’re not alone. A 2024 Bank of America survey found that 52% of Americans aged 18 to 27 say they don’t make enough money to live the life they want, and that sky-high living costs are a top barrier to financial success. […]
The Dark Side has a new master: Houston’s famous Darth Vader house sells to new owner — may the Force (and curb appeal) be with him
On a quiet street in a Houston galaxy far, far away, exists a four-bedroom, five-bathroom house boasting over 7,000 square feet of living space. But this is no mere hovel in the swamps of Dagobah or the tree tops of the forest moon of Endor. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
My aging parents just moved to Portugal and gave me their house — fully paid off. My husband and I aren’t wealthy: Should we rent it out, sell or move in?
It’s natural for parents to want to help their adult children financially if they have the means to do so. Half of parents with kids 18 and over provide them with some financial support, a recent Savings.com survey found. But it’s one thing to get the occasional $300 check to help with groceries or car […]
My partner and I are in our 30s and we just got married. I plan on selling my house and moving into my spouse’s home — but is selling the right move? If not, what are my options?
Sometimes, life comes at you fast. Whether you’re forced to relocate for work, are in the midst of a messy divorce or decide to downsize after the kids have flown the nest, you may suddenly face the prospect of selling your home. Let’s say, for example, that you’re in your early-30s and you’ve recently exchanged […]
‘Vacant land is very easy to steal’: Scammers are impersonating landowners to sell properties to unsuspecting buyers — here’s how to protect yourself
Your dream plot of land may be nothing more than a scam. Lisa Shaw has been selling properties in suburban New Jersey for more than two decades. When she was contacted by a Canadian citizen living in England to get help selling his Randolph, NJ plot of land, she didn’t immediately suspect something fishy was […]
