Can buying in bulk actually cost you more? Why Americans desperate for savings should be wary of warehouse clubs like Costco
With prices rising, consumers are increasingly looking for ways to save money. And one way to do that is through warehouse club retail stores, like Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Club. But is membership all it’s cracked up to be? Shopper Britney Downing tells KHOU-11 that she saves on cereal for her five kids. […]
‘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 […]
Panicked Americans are claiming Social Security early for fear of Trump slashing benefits and ‘chaos’ at the agency disrupting services
There’s been a spike in claims for Social Security — and fear may be one of the reasons why. 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) You’re probably already overpaying […]
The average American’s net worth spikes 15% after retirement — here’s why some retirees aren’t tapping their nest eggs until later and how to take full advantage of the growth ASAP
Are you expecting to see your net worth grow after you retire? Many don’t — because, after all, you expect to be drawing down the nest egg you’ve built during your working years. But surprisingly, many seniors do see their net worth grow in the first decade of retirement. The median net worth of a […]
I’m 52, saving at least 10% of my income for retirement — but my husband isn’t saving anything and has no plans to. What should I do?
“Don’t let me hear you say life’s taking you nowhere,” David Bowie crooned in his 1970s hit, “Golden Years”. And the reality is, as your life progresses eventually your career sunsets. This has Jada, 52, facing the existential dread of retirement even though she doesn’t plan to clock out until she turns 65. Don’t miss […]
‘Unfit for human habitation’: This Cedar Rapids building has finally been condemned after tenants lived without power or plumbing — what can you do if a landlord leaves your home to rot
Imagine authorities declared your home unlivable — and gave you just days to vacate. That’s the reality for residents of an apartment building in Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa — and now, according to KCRG-TV9, they’re struggling to find new places to stay. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]
More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — with ‘hardship withdrawals’ at 15%-20% above normal. But these 3 bad things can happen if you crack into your nest egg early
More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement savings plan. Hardship withdrawals are running 15% to 20% above the historical norm, Empower CEO Ed Murphy told Bloomberg TV. Empower is the second-largest retirement plan (by number of participants) in the U.S. […]
My 2019 Toyota Tacoma was just smacked in a hit-and-run — I have dash cam footage and a plate number, but only liability insurance. Is there any way to get compensated for the damage?
Tucker Johnson has learned you can be the victim of a hit-and-run twice in one day. The Ohio man shared on Reddit that he was out for a drive in his new truck when he was side-swiped by a car attempting to change lanes. The driver sped off before Johnson even realized what happening. His […]
This woman had countless health insurance claims denied for her caudal regression syndrome — but now there’s 1 cheat code to file appeals. Can it work?
Remi Lee was born with “medical stuff.” She has caudal regression syndrome, a condition that affects the development of the lower part of a child’s body. It affects one to two out of every 100,000 newborns worldwide. In a mini-documentary for The News Movement (TNM) published on April 18, Lee revealed she “needs a lot […]
‘It’s been truly surreal’: Seattle man has benefits clawed back after Social Security declares him dead
While Elon Musk has claimed that millions of dead people are fraudulently receiving Social Security benefits — an assertion that has been debunked by experts — one Seattle man experienced the opposite problem. “You wake up one day and discover you’re dead,” Ned Johnson told The Seattle Times in an article published March 15. “It’s […]