‘We’re looking at a slowdown’: 3 warning signs point to a U.S. recession. Find out what the indicators are and how to protect your finances in the months ahead
The U.S. is not in a recession — yet. But with policy uncertaintly around tariffs, mass deportations and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts, some economic observers believe the odds are rising. “We’ve got a real uncertainty problem, it’s going to be hard to fix that,” former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said in an interview […]
This Florida family was left with staggering $700,000 in flood damage after Costco fridge installation turned into nightmare — why ‘free’ service often costs far more than you think
What should have been a straightforward home upgrade has turned into an ongoing nightmare for one family in Jacksonville, Florida. The problem started back in November, when Bradley Byrd purchased a $3,500 fridge from Costco. The fridge came with a free appliance installation service, but this “free” service didn’t exactly turn out to be without […]
My husband and I, both 68, just retired, and all our friends are downsizing their homes. Our condo suddenly feels too small for our hobbies and grandkids — is it crazy to upsize instead?
Janelle and her husband, both 68, recently retired and are ready to make the most of their golden years. They own a condo, which originally they thought would be ideal for retirement. But now, with an active lifestyle — and more time spent babysitting their grandkids — they’re wondering if it actually makes sense to […]
This 19-year-old Florida entrepreneur has created a portable energy storage unit for hurricane season — plus how to protect yourself from unexpected property damage
After dealing with power outages in his home state of Florida during last year’s hurricane season, Noah Bild knew it was time to take action. “We’re close to the water,” Bild told Fox 13 News Tampa Bay. “A lot of our neighbors’ power went out. Our power went out.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old […]
‘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 […]
I’m 53 and an accident last year sent me to the ER, leaving me with a $2.7K medical bill I never paid. Now, a debt collector is calling me saying it’s increased to $3K. What do I do?
Last year, Ted got hit with a surprise $2,700 bill after an ER visit. When he missed a follow-up call from a collections agency, the bill ballooned to nearly $3,000. Now, he’s getting nonstop calls from debt collectors and doesn’t know what to do. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
My wife and I are well off but we told our daughter, we couldn’t afford to pay for her college — she’s graduated with $90K in student loans
Picture this: James and his wife Nola, both 62, have done well in life, earning a combined income that gives them an upper-class lifestyle. But, when their daughter Tia went to university, they told her they couldn’t afford to pay her way through. Most of their money is tied up in investments and employer-sponsored retirement […]
I’m 57, newly divorced, and left with just $18K in retirement savings — how do I rebuild before time runs out?
Divorce isn’t just a young person’s game. For some, love is fleeting and can evaporate quickly. In other cases, it’s a bond that can last for decades until it’s worn down or suddenly broken. Kathryn, 57, finds herself single after nearly 30 years of marriage. Her ex was the breadwinner of the household, and she […]
I’m 59 and broke after a brutal divorce — can I still retire with dignity? Here are 3 urgent moves to make now
Jamie, 59, is inching closer to retirement, but after going through a nasty divorce, his emergency fund and savings have been wiped out. He still has a 401(k) (the American equivalent of an RRSP), a pension and some investments, but his divorce will impact the value of those assets. Without additional savings to supplement those […]
‘You can’t displace someone’: Denver couple taking developers, the city to court over alleged property encroachment — how these types of disputes cause more than just headaches for homeowners
Jorge Cardenas and Griselda Barbosa Martinez from the West Colfax neighborhood of Denver have filed a 50-page lawsuit against the City of Denver, a property developer and a construction company, accusing them of violating the family’s rights and threatening their property, reports CBS News Colorado. The couple claims that, due to the construction next door, […]