Small city makes the biggest chunk of its revenue from traffic tickets — in all of Southern California. Is this about money or safety?
In parts of Southern California, the flashing lights and hum of red-light cameras have become so commonplace that they fade into the background. But what speeds through the minds of drivers is whether they’re actually serving public safety or generating revenue. Los Alamitos, a two-square-mile city in Orange County, is where Officer Christian Cruz has […]
Ray Dalio claims today’s America is ‘very much’ like early 1970s — warns major US asset could fail as store of wealth. And you probably own lots of it
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The early 1970s was a turbulent time in America — marked by soaring inflation, an oil crisis and a sharp drop in stock prices that left investors scrambling for safe havens. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
This 1 industry has been thrown into ‘chaos’ with the price of gold rising over 50% this year — here’s how you can invest for shiny profits as well
Considered a safe haven in turbulent times, gold has crossed a significant milestone, coming in at $4,000 per ounce for the first time in early October. 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 […]
American taxpayers pay the bill when ‘illegal’ immigrants go to the emergency room, White House says — but is that the truth? Here’s how it really works
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stirred controversy last week when she criticized “illegal immigrants” that she claimed received “taxpayer-funded health care benefits” for emergency services totalling $9.1 billion in 2024. (1) Leavitt made the comments during a daily press briefing, accusing the Biden administration of allowing “skyrocketed” Medicaid costs in order to treat undocumented […]
New U.S. rule could cost Canadian snowbirds up to $900 a year
For a typical Canadian couple, new U.S. border rules could add $250 to $900 a year in extra costs — covering document preparation, travel delays and cross-border tax advice — before they even unpack their bags in Florida or Arizona. The new U.S. rule was announced in March and went into effect on April 11, […]
Texas retiree, 68, lost her entire $487K nest egg to an investment scam — and The Ramsey Show co-hosts tell her it leaves her with just 1 option
When Cathy called into The Ramsey Show, she was already six months into a nightmare. The 68-year-old from Texas admitted she had gotten involved with an “online investment group” and wound up losing everything. (1) She retired from her job of 36 years and cashed out her entire 401(k) and pension — handing over $487,000. […]
We shell out hundreds on our son’s football — and now our daughter wants to play soccer. How do we budget to keep both our aspiring athletes happy?
Finding the money for your children to pursue their interests can be difficult. Take youth sports, for example. Sports can be expensive, and the more children you have, the heavier the financial burden. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t […]
Staying together for the mortgage? Divorced parents are now ‘nesting’ to hold onto enviable mortgage rates and save thousands on housing costs
Getting a divorce doesn’t always mean that your ex is out of your life for good. Take Ryan Hambry and Morgan Dickson, for example. This former married couple — which was the focus of a recent Wall Street Journal story — finalized their divorce in April 2025. However, the two still live on the same […]
My wife and I have been married 30 years and we’ve always split everything — but she inherited $55,000 and intends to keep it all. Is that unfair?
For 28 years, Mark and Lisa lived by a simple rule: split everything down the middle. They have prided themselves on financial equality, including during the years Lisa stayed home to raise their children while Mark worked full time. Now that they’re retired, they both have modest personal accounts with “mad money” to spend freely […]
Ilhan Omar denies claims that her net worth skyrocketed from below $0 to $30M since taking office in 2019 — so what do the numbers really show?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The personal wealth of members of Congress has long been a matter of public curiosity — and recently, Rep. Ilhan Omar’s finances landed in the spotlight. Several outlets, starting with the Washington Free Beacon and later picked up by Fox News […]