I’m 30 and already $16,000 in debt because I always shop when I get stressed. How can I kick the habit?
Retail therapy might give you a quick mood boost, but it can also wreck your finances. For one woman, the stress of her job, combined with her pay, makes it difficult for her to stay within her budget. Imagine Sophia, a 30-year-old teacher who makes $50,000 a year working at a public school in Florida. […]
This simple, little-known IRS-approved tax move takes the sting out of RMDs — yet 90% of retired Americans are missing it. Are you one of them?
For many retirees, the holiday season is the perfect time to give back. And there’s one IRS-approved trick that can make that generosity go even further. Must Read 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 […]
Pittsburgh college student comes home 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. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, […]
Ray Dalio just raised a red flag for Americans who ‘care’ about their money — Here’s why Canadians should limit their exposure to U.S. investments
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has a stark warning […]
Mike Rowe says he’s seeing a ‘seismic shift’ in the US workforce as 7.6 million open trade jobs sit unfilled. What’s driving this growing disconnect?
Mike Rowe, host of Dirty Jobs and CEO of the nonprofit Mike Rowe Works Foundation, says the U.S. is undergoing a “seismic shift” in workforce trends — toward skilled trades. “There are 7.6 million open jobs that can’t be filled,” he told Newsmax — a figure that closely aligns with the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ […]
Whoopi Goldberg says she can’t afford to quit ‘The View’ — why the Oscar winner isn’t the only American to pay a high price after divorce
On the red carpet for the premiere of the 29th season of The View, the popular daytime talk show starring Whoopi Goldberg, Entertainment Tonight asked the star if, at almost 70, she’s ready to step back. The Oscar winner joked [1], “If you don’t marry well, you gotta keep working,” adding, “I gotta keep paying […]
President Trump’s plans for Social Security could drain program in 6 years, say experts — here’s how you can help protect your retirement plans
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Being able to retire comfortably is a top concern for many older Americans. A recent AARP survey found that 61% of Americans aged 50+ are worried that they will not have enough savings when they retire. Social Security, a cornerstone of […]
Where should Americans keep cash now that the Fed is cutting rates? The answer is a lot simpler than you think
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. In September, the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee delivered a long-anticipated cut to the federal funds rate. The benchmark interest rate is now in the range of 4% to 4.25%. The board also signalled further rate cuts ahead, and the market […]
Spirit Airlines set to drop thousands of flight staff, cut down schedules around the holiday season, reports say. What this could mean for your plans
Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy for the second time in a year in August, will be furloughing 1,800 flight attendants as part of ongoing restructuring, effective Dec. 1, according to multiple news outlets. (1) The news comes after reports the budget airline would demote 140 pilots on Oct. 1 and furlough 270 pilots on […]
Scammers are staking out Americans’ front doors in a wily new debit card scheme — here’s what they’re after and how to protect yourself
You may think that credit cards are the payment method most targeted by financial fraudsters, but that’s not true. It’s, in fact, debit cards that fraudsters pursue most — and the number of cases involving them keeps increasing, according to a Federal Reserve survey of financial institutions. (1) And the reasons why this may leave […]