38% of Americans have taken on second jobs to cover debt payments — how the rise of the reluctant hustler is rewiring careers
With consumer household debt hitting record highs, more Americans are picking up extra work to cover bills and becoming reluctant hustlers. A new survey from AI-powered career platform Zety found that 38% of respondents have taken on side gigs or second jobs to make extra money and keep up with their debt. The online poll […]
I have $2,700 in extra retirement income each month. Is it enough and what should I do with this money?
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. Before you retire, you want to make sure you have enough income to cover your spending needs. But, plenty of people hope to leave work with the ability to […]
Pittsburgh college student comes home after a month away to find 2 naked strangers in his apartment — why renters should always read closely before signing a contract
There’s nothing like coming home after a month away — unless you walk through the door and find two strangers living in your apartment. That’s what happened to Maverick Crupi, a University of Pittsburgh student. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend
When Americans start financing their weekly groceries the same way they might finance a new phone or a plane ticket, something is clearly off. New data suggests that’s exactly what’s happening — and for many, it’s not going well. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
Is a rate cut coming in 2025? Here’s what to watch in the next few weeks and months
As inflation slows and consumer spending stalls, many Canadians are wondering when — or if — the Bank of Canada (BoC) will finally cut interest rates. While a rate cut at the next policy announcement on July 30, 2025, seems unlikely, experts are watching several key indicators to assess whether a move is coming before […]
This Georgia mom used to commute 3 hours, barely seeing her kids — then she ‘Googled’ how to repair cars and now brings in $440,000/year. Here’s how to build your own DIY empire
After 10 years of building up a career as a medical assistant in Atlanta, Georgia, Desiree Hill felt trapped. Not only was she earning just $38,094 a year, but the job was getting increasingly stressful. “It was long hours,” she told CNBC Make It. “It was three hours of commuting in Atlanta traffic everyday and […]
Adults-only, please: travel trends shift in 2025
More travellers are trading bottomless cocktails and family chaos for calmer, more intentional getaways. According to a new Flight Centre survey, 57% of Canadian travellers are opting for adults-only vacations, while 75% say they’d consider a booze-free trip this year. “We’re seeing a real pivot from the ‘do-it-all’ mentality to ‘do-what-matters,’” said Amra Durakovic, Flight […]
This Florida man was set to receive a trove of credit card ‘skimmers’ and cloned cards — until customs agents busted the shipment. Here’s where fraudsters use these data-stealing devices
Three people are facing multiple charges after Florida law enforcement officials busted a massive skimming operation in Hernando County, reports FOX 13. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) began an investigation after U.S. Customs and Border Protection confiscated a shipment of illegal skimming devices headed to the […]
Kevin O’Leary is sharing his simple formula he claims is all you need to turn yourself into a millionaire — even on a $65,000 salary. How to harness this Shark’s magic method
You’re making $65,000 a year and wondering if you’ll ever see seven figures in your bank account. According to "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O’Leary, not only is it possible – it’s practically guaranteed if you follow his simple formula. O’Leary recently shared his wealth-building philosophy on X, delivering the same advice he gave his own […]
West Virginia veteran says she found black mold in her new home just weeks after moving in — despite it passing an inspection. The Ramsey Show weighs in on how to move forward
Melissa, a disabled veteran in Charleston, West Virginia, thought she’d found the perfect home. She quickly discovered how wrong she was. Within weeks of moving in, she told The Ramsey Show, her family started getting sick, displaying allergy-like symptoms. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]