Californians say they’re not buying UPS’s stories about what happened to their ‘damaged and destroyed’ packages — after later finding their items for sale online or stuck in a warehouse
More complaints are surfacing about UPS, with another high-value shipment declared “damaged and destroyed.” In this case, a parcel containing copies of one woman’s birth certificate. JoAnn Yates told ABC7’s investigative unit 7 On Your Side that she sent three copies of her birth certificate to the Internal Revenue Service in New Jersey as part […]
More and more older Americans are worried Social Security won’t be there for them — but that concern looks very different based on political party. Here’s why there’s such a big divide
With cuts to Social Security staffing and programs, rumors of privatization and an impending funding shortfall, it’s no wonder some Americans are worried about the program’s future. Nearly one in three adults age 60 or older now doubt their retirement benefit will be there when they need it, according to a new poll from the […]
I’ve worked for the county for 10 years making more than $100K with a pension — but I hate my job and dread going into my toxic workplace every single day. Should I quit or just tough it out?
For almost a decade, Joe has worked for the county, pulling in an enviable salary of more than $100K a year. Not only does he have job security, but he also gets generous vacation time, health insurance and a pension. His friends and family think he’s got it made. But every morning, Joe dreads going […]
‘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 […]
Memphis mom says she had to flee her apartment after the landlord did nothing about her broken A/C for weeks — leaving her bouncing between crashing with family and renting hotel rooms
Memphis can be downright steamy. The average high in June is 89°F, climbing to 92°F in July. In these conditions, air conditioning isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity. And not having it could render a home uninhabitable. In the midst of such heat, one Memphis mother and her four-year-old son have been waiting weeks […]
I’m 68 and retiring in June after 19 years at my company — should I give many months of notice or just 4-to-6 weeks to avoid a last-minute ‘grunt work’ dump?
Mildred has worked as a manufacturing engineer at an auto parts company for the past 19 years. Over time, Mildred has become indispensable to her company. She possesses in-depth knowledge of several of the company’s manufacturing processes that few others have. She loves her job, her coworkers and her manager, but she’s worried about remaining […]
I’m 69 with $300K in savings but I’ve got a $250K reverse mortgage causing me serious stress. Should I just use most of my savings to pay it off ASAP and aim to survive on Social Security?
Imagine this scenario: Samantha is retired at 69, but a few years back she took out a reverse mortgage. Now, she’d like to be done with it, especially since the loan comes with a hefty interest rate of 6.75%. She currently has about $375,000 in home equity while her reverse mortgage loan is close to […]
‘Too old to be having these problems’: Cincinnati mom left ‘confused’ after partner walked out on her when they found out she was pregnant — so Dave Ramsey helped her build a ‘baby budget’
Johi called into the The Ramsey Show from Cincinnati, reeling from a week in which her boyfriend of 14 years deserted her — right after she discovered she was pregnant with their second child. “He was just not ready to take on that responsibility, so he left,” she said. They already have a 12-year-old child […]
Americans of all ages are suddenly cooling on Florida — and this 1 hot spot has been hit the hardest. 3 reasons this once trendy city is seeing ‘the biggest slowdown’ in new residents
Florida has long been a magnet for Americans looking for a better life. Low taxes, affordable housing, a low cost of living and pleasant winter weather have made it a popular move — and not just for retirees. Young people seeking economic opportunities have come in search of jobs in technology, health care and tourism […]
‘I’m Daisy from Apple’: This Philadelphia man lost over $1,000,000 in 2 back-to-back scams — plus red flags to watch for next time you call a business for help
Joe Subach was just trying to send some money to a friend. But one phone call later, with a woman named ‘Daisy,’ and his financial situation was forever changed. Subach was the victim of two back-to-back scams — one that even involved him handing over his precious metals to money mules — that drained him […]