Nearly 1.5M cars are being recalled after faulty rear view cameras were linked to 18 crashes and 44,123 warranty claims — is your vehicle 1 of them?
Ford and Lincoln are recalling about 1.5 million vehicles because of a manufacturing error in its backup camera that could lead to blank, distorted, or upside-down images. As a result, there have been 18 crashes, 195 owner complaints, and 44,123 warranty claims, but no injuries related to the issue, according to documents provided by Ford […]
Bond King Jeff Gundlach warns of ‘disturbing’ inflation and ‘anti-dollar’ wave ripping through US markets — what he likes as protection
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The record inflation Americans faced in the summer of 2022 may now feel like a thing of the past. But DoubleLine Capital founder Jeffrey Gundlach — widely known as the “Bond King” — warns that price pressures could resurface. Must Read […]
A bitter cup: why your coffee is costing more
Coffee isn’t just a morning ritual — it’s a staple in Canadian daily life and wallets. As of 2024, Canadians spend roughly $504 a year on coffee outside the home, (1) making it clear that rising prices hit more than just the taste buds, they can also put a real dent in household budgets. By […]
Starbucks is closing 1% of its North American stores — and here’s what it’s offering those laid-off workers. Plus what to know if you ever get the axe
Starbucks is closing close to 1% of its stores across the United States, eliminating retail staff as well as more than 900 non-retail workers (1). Using the company’s annual reports, the business reporting site Sherwood News estimated that as of last year, Starbucks had an average of just under 20 employees per store (2). Starbucks […]
This Florida man paid to have his home lifted by 12 feet — with home elevation on the rise, is it a feasible solution for flood-prone homeowners?
After being displaced by severe flooding in Hudson, Florida, Bobby Laramore and his wife spent nearly a year living in a trailer, waiting for the day they could return home. That day finally came this summer, when their house — now sitting more than 12 feet higher than before — was ready. The couple made […]
You may want to think twice before clicking this 1 popular link next time you get an unwanted email — plus why good ‘email hygiene’ plays an essential role in your financial health
Keeping your inbox tidy often starts with tapping “unsubscribe.” After all, nobody likes a flood of spammy emails. But that simple click can put you at risk. One recent report found that one in every 644 unsubscribe clicks leads to a malicious website. Because most scams target your wallet, good email hygiene is more than […]
Buyers who rushed to snap up mortgage buydowns just a few years ago are now paying a hefty price — why so many got burned betting against the house
In recent years, many American homebuyers have snatched up new properties with the help of mortgage "buydowns." These incentives from builders temporarily lowered interest rates while the sticker price remained elevated. What seemed like a workaround for high borrowing costs is becoming a cautionary tale as the housing market softens and rates remain high. Must […]
Knoxville man, 23, quits his job, moves into his in-laws’ trailer to save money while in school — but Dave Ramsey tells him his hustle is misplaced
Brock, 23, from Knoxville, plans to go to trade school to study information technology (IT), and he called into The Ramsey Show with a bold question. 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 […]
Bryn Mawr and Tufts join ranks of colleges making tuition free for middle-class students — here’s how to keep debt low as college costs soar
As college tuition continues to climb, students and parents got a bit of good news recently. 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 Americans […]
Nearly 300 Houston city workers took early retirement — then waited months for pension checks to show up. Here’s what to do if this happens to you
It’s a nightmare scenario: Your pension payments aren’t coming through, and you’re worried you won’t be able to pay your bills. That’s reportedly the reality for nearly 300 Houston city workers who took early retirement this past spring, but still haven’t received any pension payments. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]