My landlord just offered to sell me the house I’ve been renting for 2 years. I ran the math and a mortgage will only cost me $30 more per month — is this a no-brainer?
Imagine this scenario: Beth is 36 years old and has been renting throughout her adult life. For the past two years she’s been living on her own in a three-bedroom rental she feels could be her “forever” home, located in a neighborhood she loves. Recently, her landlord offered to sell her the house and she’s…
This Arizona man unwittingly handed over $27,000 after getting a ‘fraud alert’ text from ‘Bank of America’ — how to avoid falling for this common trap
An Arizona resident who wishes to only be identified as Dave received a text while out running errands that looked like a standard fraud alert from Bank of America. The message asked if he had authorized a $399 purchase at Best Buy. He replied “NO.” By the end of the day, he had unknowingly handed…
Think you need to ditch Ben & Jerry’s to ‘Buy Canadian?’ The home of some of your favourite brands may surprise you
Canada is home to many well-known brands and manufacturers, but some of the foods, drinks and clothing brands you may assume are made here actually come from elsewhere – and vice versa. With globalization and corporate acquisitions, the origin of a product isn’t always obvious, even if the brand has strong Canadian ties (or even…
‘The legacy ends with me’: Recently widowed Florida woman’s 1800s home may be torn down for a new highway. Here’s how the state could use eminent domain to destroy her house
A 19th century home in Sanford, Florida that survived hurricanes and a nearly two-mile move to its current spot may soon be bulldozed to make room for a highway. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with…
Controversial California bill to turn lost Pacific Palisades homes into affordable housing put on pause after 2,300 locals push back, calling it ‘a land grab’
When devastating wildfires swept through California earlier this year, many buildings were destroyed beyond repair. In fact, the Eaton and Palisades fires alone destroyed 40,000 acres of properties, and 6,800 buildings were damaged in the Palisades fire, affecting the Santa Monica Mountains. Now, the rebuilding process is leading to some conflict. Specifically, many residents of…
‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki claims that a $1B debt is OK, challenging Dave Ramsey’s no-debt mantra. Who’s correct?
Bestselling author of Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, publicly challenged finance guru Dave Ramsey on the topic of debt. Kiyosaki proudly proclaimed having US$1.2 billion in debt, objecting to the conventional wisdom that it’s better to live debt-free. “My friend Dave Ramsey says ‘Live debt free.’ I say ‘I use debt to invest.’ I…
A Texas woman sold her BMW on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500 — but then saw blowback from strangers online after it was used in a shooting. How to protect yourself in a private vehicle sale
Selling a car through online marketplaces isn’t new. It’s a go-to way for people to squeeze a little extra cash out of their used ride. But what most sellers don’t think twice about is who’s driving off with their keys — and maybe they should. On May 31, Tania Leija sold her black 2013 BMW…
Here’s the income you need to be in the top 1%, 5%, and 10% in America — and 3 crucial tips to help you climb higher on the wealth ladder in 2025
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. When you think of the top 1% of American earners, the first people who might come to mind are likely well-known investors and entrepreneurs like Warren Buffett and Bill…
San Francisco residents say someone has suddenly started reporting them for parking in their own driveways — and it’s costing them hundreds. How to handle tricky ticketing situations
A news camera in San Francisco captured the moment Larry Reed found his latest parking ticket. “One-hundred-and-eight dollars for parking in my driveway,” the senior noted to NBC Bay Area in a story published July 14. Reed and several of his Mission District neighbors are speaking out after receiving hundreds of dollars in fines for…
This woman thought she was sending a teen $2 for a bottle of water on a hot day — until she realized he’d taken $1,100. And she’s not the only one who’s been scammed by Atlanta’s ‘water boys’
As the summer heat kicks in, nothing’s more refreshing than grabbing a cold bottle of water while you’re stuck in traffic. But for some Atlanta drivers, that quick sip has turned into a costly scam draining wallets faster than you can say “Cash App." So-called water boys — teens who hustle bottled water to passing…
