Can buying in bulk 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. […]
Is $1.5 million the ‘magic number’ for retirement savings in the US? Here are the top 4 best and worst states for making it last
Americans now believe they’ll need more money to retire comfortably than they did even a few years ago. The “magic number” for retirement savings has grown by more than 50% since 2020 to roughly $1.5 million, according to Northwestern Mutual’s Planning & Progress Study 2024. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
San Diego bans grocery stores from offering digital-only coupons, arguing seniors and low-income families end up paying more
San Diego has banned grocery stores from offering only digital coupons after the San Diego City Council voted unanimously in favor of the Grocery Pricing Transparency Ordinance. It’s just one move by states looking to alleviate the financial burden many families are facing at the grocery store. The ordinance, which still has to return to […]
‘Be very wary’: Bank manager saves Ohio couple from losing $17,000 in scam — how to recognize the warning signs of financial fraud
One Ohio couple was nearly tricked out of $17,000 — before a Chase Bank manager in Westlake stepped in and foiled the scammer’s plan. The bank manager became suspicious and alerted police when the couple tried to withdraw the cash to pay for what they thought was a warrant from the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office. […]
‘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 — […]
‘I can’t even come to my home’: Eviction battle leaves Texas landlord barred from rental home — and headed towards bankruptcy. How to protect your real estate assets during tenant disputes
What happens when your tenants are driving you to financial ruin, but you can’t kick them out during an ongoing eviction battle? That’s the problem faced by property owner Akosua Danquah in Iowa Colony, Texas. Her tenants have stopped paying rent and call the police when she tries to check on her home. Though she’s […]
Air travel between the US and Canada is set to plunge 70%, and domestic tourism has also slowed — how to plan your trips as Trump’s policies hit travel demand
Many Canadians have decided not to travel in the U.S. as a trade war continues. 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) Gain potential quarterly income through this $1B private […]
‘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 […]
‘It barely rained and it poured in’: Florida man spent $43K on new windows but installation caused leaks, failed inspection. How to find good contractors, and what to do if a reno goes wrong
In November 2024, Florida resident Dominic Lampos paid $43,000 for 22 windows and a sliding glass door from Home Depot for a home renovation. He told Tampa’s WFLA News Channel 8 that, aside from his house, it’s the largest purchase he’s ever made. Home Depot sent subcontractors to install the windows — but, unfortunately, they […]
Here’s 1 ‘sneaky’ risk that’s destroying retirements in Canada — and how to deal with it before it ruins your nest egg, too
After spending decades saving for your retirement — and maybe making some sacrifices along the way — you’ve finally retired. Now you can start living off your nest egg, which, if managed prudently, can maintain your standard of living while allowing you to spend more on indulgences like travel, hobbies and dining out. But, if […]