‘Liberating these buildings from its dark past’: Developers spent $64 million turning this Virginia prison — originally commissioned by Theodore Roosevelt — into a 165-unit apartment complex

Would you choose to live in a prison? You might — if it had been converted into a community of well-designed apartments with a club house, swimming pool, green spaces, restaurants, retail shops and even a preschool. That’s exactly what was done to an old prison in Lorton, Virginia. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]

From ashes to adobe: California wildfire victims turn to ‘radical’ building technique using ‘SuperAdobe’ — consisting of sandbags, dirt and barbed wire — to ‘beat nature at its own game’

In the wake of destruction from the January wildfires, some residents in Greater Los Angeles are looking to build back better. And, for some, that means turning to the past for future solutions. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 […]

This Chicago family is ‘stuck in limbo’ after their dream home turned into a nightmare before they’d even moved in — how 1 seller’s code violations unleashed a can of worms

Buying a house can be an exciting venture, but the potential for disappointment and heartbreak can quickly turn the entire process into a nightmare. For one Chicago family, their homeownership dream was derailed at the finish line, and instead of settling into their new home, they’re now “stuck in limbo,” according to CBS News Chicago. […]

‘A recipe for disaster’: Virginia woman wants Dave Ramsey’s help dealing with daughter, 18, who’s never had ‘a single boundary’ with money — but he sees a way bigger ‘crisis’ to address

Heather, who lives in Fairfax, Virginia, called into The Ramsey Show and asked co-hosts Dave Ramsey and Dr. John Delony if there’s any hope to get an 18-year-old to budget when she’s always had easy access to and been surrounded by wealth. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]

‘Trash that is passed as news’: Donald Trump orders funding halt for ‘biased’ PBS, NPR — and even took a swipe at Sesame Street. How this could hurt communities across the US

A new executive order signed by President Donald Trump calls for an immediate halt to federal funding of NPR and PBS, citing what he calls “biased and partisan news coverage.” A statement from the White House called the outlets “biased” with “trash that is passed as news.” The order directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting […]

‘Son, roll up your sleeves’: Dave Ramsey lays into ‘entitled’ man for questioning why to even invest if he might not live to enjoy his riches — but Ramsey says his mindset is the real problem

Sometimes you can get the best advice by poking the bear. One write-in guest on The Ramsey Show found out the hard way after trying to “make sense” of Dave Ramsey’s investment advice. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 […]

My partner of 2 years is drowning in $80K credit card debt and kept it a secret from me — now he wants to move in with his parents while he pays it off. We’re in our 30s. What should I do?

It’s understandable if you’re not keen on moving in with your boyfriend’s family or visiting him at his parents’ house. Your life goals may also be put on hold while he sorts out his finances. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]