The DEA seized $8K from Georgia man at Atlanta airport — then he spent $15K in legal fees to get it back. Here’s how a judge ruled on the case. Fair?
Brian Moore Jr. was heading to Los Angeles to shoot a music video when Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officers stopped him at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. His hair was dyed green at the time, and he was carrying thousands of dollars in cash. “They told me that I looked suspicious, and they were just going […]
‘We are not for sale’: Utah forces China-linked companies to sell land in the state. Here’s how the move could impact farmers and state residents
Utah is building a legislative wall when it comes to foreign investors purchasing land. Governor Spencer Cox emphasized this new approach when discussing the blocked sale of a property near Provo Airport. Officials had realized that the purchasing company was linked to the Chinese government. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
New home sales hit a 3-year high in August as builders leaned on incentives — is the market showing signs of life? Here’s what you need to know
Sales of new single-family homes surged 20.5% month-over-month in August, hitting their highest level since January 2022. 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 freezers. Here’s how Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of […]
I have $25K in credit card debt and no savings — friends say I should make minimum payments and focus on building an emergency fund. Are they right?
Credit card debt in America is at an all-time high, hitting $2.21 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve. By July, the average American owed $6,492 on credit cards. (1) And that’s just the average. Many struggle with much higher balances. Take Alice, for example. Must Read Thanks to Jeff […]
Here’s the top financial strategy by income in America — $50K, $75K, $100K-plus. Are you taking full advantage?
Most financial advice is one-size-fits-all. But the skills that help you survive at low-income could be holding you back if you successfully climb up the income ladder. If your financial playbook isn’t constantly evolving or tailored to your current circumstances you could be sabotaging your progress without noticing it. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, […]
Amazon announces Prime membership changes — users outside of an account holder’s household are now cut off. What you need to know
Amazon Prime members are now only able to share shipping perks with people who live under the same roof as them. As of October, those privileges can no longer be shared with anyone outside of a Prime member’s household. The Prime Invitee program, which made this possible, has been replaced by Amazon Family [1]. Must […]
NYC grad thought she was paying down her student loans — until she found out they were in forbearance. How to make sure it doesn’t happen to you
When student loan servicers change hands, the transition can lead to major headaches — just ask Annie Nova in New York City. Nova is a reporter for CNBC, and since finishing grad school in 2017, had been making loan payments to Nelnet, her student loan servicer, until her loans were suddenly transferred to a new […]
Trump says ‘a lot’ of US government workers with 2nd, 3rd jobs are getting checks — but not even working. Earn passive income without risking your job
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. President Donald Trump is making it clear that his push for a leaner, more efficient government won’t be slowing down anytime soon. Speaking from the Oval Office in February, Trump took aim at federal employees he claims are collecting government paychecks […]
Georgia widow’s family says she’s being evicted by company that didn’t pay for her home — now she’s hospitalized over the stress. How’d this happen?
When Kimberly Gravitt — a widow from Gwinnett County — fell behind on her mortgage, she reached out to a company she believed would serve as a lifeline: Homesaver 911. However, signing up for this company’s services wound up setting off a chain of events that has left her with nothing. Gravitt is now facing […]
Chicago couple ‘still in shock’ after $1M scratch-off ticket win — here’s what Dave Ramsey says to do when you’re hit with a sudden windfall
What started as a quick stop at a local gas station quickly turned into a huge financial windfall for one Chicago couple. On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show [1], a woman named Sarah called in with life-changing news: she and her husband had won $1 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket. Must Read […]