Texas community cries fowl after farmer sets loose thousands of chickens on his land as part of his free-range egg project — but he says they’re getting their feathers ruffled over nothing
How many chickens is too many? This isn’t the start of a joke, but rather a question that neighbors and officials are going to have to grapple with in Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas. That’s because aeroponic farmer Anthony Whitley recently had a large number of chickens delivered to a plot of land he is […]
‘They have more rights than we do’: NYC co-op residents frustrated as homeless encampment grows, reflecting city’s broader struggles with housing
What started as a makeshift shelter with tarps, umbrellas and wooden pallets has transformed into what residents are calling an actual house outside a Kips Bay co-op. Since February, board members at 311 East 25th Street in Kips Bay have been locked in a months-long standoff with an unhoused couple who created a semi-permanent encampment […]
I’m 60 and have been diagnosed with a terminal illness that will require constant costly care. How can I set up my retirement accounts to pay for it?
Preparing for retirement is a decades-long process we focus on throughout our adult lives and careers. However, retirement doesn’t always go according to plan. Sometimes, an illness creates a sudden need to find a Plan B. Imagine this hypothetical situation. At 60, Dawn was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dawn had planned to work […]
I was planning to retire by 55 — but my son has asked me to help pay his $250K college tuition. Should I delay my early retirement by 5 years to help?
Early retirement is a goal for many people, but is it worth leaving your child to pay their own way through college just to retire early? That’s the situation Derek is facing. He has been saving with the goal of retiring at 55, but his plans may be shifting now that his son is asking […]
The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control)
The American Dream may be taking its last breaths, according to a new poll from The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 70% of respondents said they believe the dream “no longer holds true or never did.” That’s the highest level of doubt in the survey’s 15-year history [1]. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
The US government is coming for millions of American paychecks — are you one of them? Here’s what to do if Uncle Sam garnishes your wages
Earlier this year, the Trump administration ended programs that gave a break to people who had fallen behind on their student loans. Now, those borrowers have to start paying again — and the government can take money directly from paychecks, tax refunds, or Social Security checks to collect what’s owed. These changes don’t just impact […]
Trump administration now dangling bonuses and dropping requirements to help with ICE recruitment blitz. What’s behind the push — and is it working?
Forget the signing bonuses at Amazon or the tuition deals pitched by the U.S. military. The Trump administration is offering one of the richest deals in government recruiting history: up to $60,000 in student loan forgiveness and a $50,000 signing bonus for anyone willing to become a deportation officer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). […]
‘May God have mercy’: Robert Kiyosaki warns of hyperinflation in America — says ‘millions, young and old’ will be ‘wiped out financially’. But he sees massive upside in these 3 assets
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, headline inflation in the U.S. has eased. But according to “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki, the […]
Are you the ‘debt collector’ of your friends? Social outings make 65% of Americans overspend — and picking up the tab can cost more than you think
Picture this: you’ve just sat down at a restaurant with five of your closest friends. The group has decided to split the bill, and even though you’re on a budget and just want to order your own meal, you agree to contribute your share to the bill. But then the rest of the group decides […]
New builds cost 74% more than a decade ago — even as they shrink. What’s behind the rise of ‘housing shrinkflation’ and what it means for buyers
Today’s homebuyers face a shocking reality: houses are getting smaller, while price per square foot is getting higher. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how I’m 49 years old and […]