My husband, 39, died, leaving me with about $500K in debt between our mortgage, credit card and his consumer debt — will I be stuck paying it all?
When her husband Marcus died of a heart attack at 39, Elena was left with more than grief. The Seattle schoolteacher was suddenly a single mom with two small kids. She was also saddled with massive debt, including a $340,000 mortgage, a joint home-equity line of credit (HELOC) with a $50,000 balance and a shared […]
California school’s entire board of directors resigns after audit shows $180M in wrongly received funds, wasteful spending and nepotism
Each member of the board of directors overseeing Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools in Sacramento either resigned or was removed weeks after the release of a report by the California State Auditor that found the school improperly received over $180 million in education funding. In addition, the report, published June 24, says the adult […]
Are you claiming Social Security at 62? Here’s 1 special little rule that US retirees often miss — and can cost you thousands of dollars
Whether it’s boredom or financial stress, many retirees go back to work after filing for Social Security. About 19% of Americans 65 and older were still working, according to the Pew Research Center [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
As Trump cancels renewable energy projects, solar execs warn electricity prices are about to surge — how to offset the shock of rising utility bills
President Donald Trump laid bare his sweeping plan to axe wind and solar energy projects — which he described as “THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY” — in a recent Truth Social post. “We will not approve wind or farmer destroying Solar,” he wrote. “The days of stupidity are over in the USA!!!” [1] Must Read […]
Texas couple adored for Bollywood act accused of running a $4M scam on hundreds — 1 investigator calls them ‘most prolific’ fraudsters he’s seen
The behind-the-scenes reality wasn’t nearly as glamorous as the show they put on. Sidhartha “Sammy” Mukherjee and his wife Sunita built their reputation as Bollywood-style performers. Beloved in the community, the couple were more than just entertainers — they were stars. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as […]
Ray Dalio warns America is turning into 1930s-style autocracy — with ‘more extreme policies’ fueled by huge wealth gap. Are you scared to speak out?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates — the world’s largest hedge fund — isn’t one to mince words and his latest warning may be his starkest yet. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as […]
Texas man asks if Venmo can fix America’s $37T debt. Dave Ramsey says everyone should pay their ‘fair share’ — but donations miss 1 major problem
Sometimes, the government just opens itself up for criticism with its actions. Which explains why The Ramsey Show’s Ken Coleman didn’t shy away from sharing his opinion about the public voluntarily paying down the U.S. government’s debt through Venmo. He even quoted Sir Anthony Hopkins from the film Legends of the Fall in response to […]
Buffett’s latest $9.7B acquisition has the hallmarks of a Berkshire deal — why the legend might have a ‘surprise or two’ left before he steps down
Berkshire Hathaway, with Warren Buffett still at the helm, announced on Oct. 2 its acquisition of OxyChem, Occidental Petroleum’s chemical business, for $9.7 billion in cash. Throughout his lifetime, Buffett has stood by the tenets of value investing — seeking out companies with stock prices that are lower than the intrinsic value of the business. […]
Only 5% of retirees say they’re ‘living the dream,’ while a shocking 19% say it’s a ‘nightmare’ — how to save yourself from the same terrible fate
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Retirement is often thought of as a time of life when you get to sit back, relax, indulge in your hobbies and enjoy the fruits of your labor. But a new survey from Schroders says that for many Americans, that’s not […]
TD survey finds small business owners still turning to costly credit in emergencies
Canadian small business owners say they’re ready for the unexpected — but their financial choices suggest otherwise. A new TD Insurance survey shows that while nearly all entrepreneurs (94%) have business insurance, just over half (52%) would actually rely on it first in case of an emergency. Instead, many report they would first lean on […]