American retirees in these 9 states could lose some of their Social Security benefits soon — do these 3 things ASAP if you live in one of them
Tax season is probably everyone’s least favorite time of year. But the experience can be a little more daunting for millions of Americans who receive Social Security benefits and live in a state that applies an additional tax on these payments. To be clear, most states don’t tax Social Security payments — the federal government […]
Maryland man lost $40,000 to ‘evil geniuses’ in ‘polished’ scam — with over 36,000 reported incidents that cost Americans $1 billion in 2024, here are the patterns you need to watch out for
In just the first four months of 2025, people in Prince George’s County, Maryland, have lost at least $1 million to scams, according to police. One person lost $700,000. Another area resident lost $40,000 after being tricked by fraudsters who posed variously as a Microsoft tech support agent, a rep from his bank and even […]
Ray Dalio warns Americans the current chaos is much bigger than tariffs — claims the era of US dominance is over and sees ‘big disruptive’ shifts ahead. 2 simple ways to protect yourself
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. Waves of tariffs from President Donald Trump — despite a temporary pause on many — has unleashed chaos across global markets, reigniting trade tensions and rattling investors. But billionaire […]
‘It’s time to pay the fiddler’: As chill sets in on Florida’s once-hot housing market, sellers are now getting squeezed — but here’s why it’s no buyer’s paradise either
Florida might still be basking in sunshine, but its once-sizzling housing market has simmered down. The momentum that fueled pricing spikes during the pandemic has taken a sharp turn. For the first time in years, buyers are regaining leverage. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
‘They’re coming for the American dream’: Kevin O’Leary lashes out at Trump’s ‘strong move’ blocking Harvard from taking international students — adds it could have far-reaching consequences
Since returning to office, President Trump has intensified efforts to reshape America’s higher education landscape — and Harvard is directly in the crosshairs. On May 22, the Trump administration announced plans to halt the university’s ability to enroll international students, cutting off a major revenue stream for one of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest institutions. […]
Angry pavers intentionally pushed asphalt up against doors of this Oklahoma gas station — trapping terrified owner inside. But she says she agreed to nothing. How to prevent a similar ordeal
An unexpected sales pitch paved the way to a terrifying ordeal for one gas station owner. According to Lisa Hoang of Moore, Oklahoma, she allegedly fell victim to an attempted extortion by a rogue paving crew. The confrontation happened when workers from Done Right Paving, based in Kalispell, Montana, allegedly dumped their extra asphalt across […]
Mark Cuban said this will be the ‘No. 1 housing affordability issue’ for Americans — and predicts Florida will have ‘huge problems.’ How you can protect yourself in 2025
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. There’s passionate debate about how to solve America’s ongoing housing crisis, much of which revolves around mortgage rates, zoning issues, immigration and construction. However, billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark […]
‘Nobody should have to go through this’: Knoxville family falls victim to ‘self-showing’ scam after finding a rental on Facebook Marketplace — now they’re out $1,800 and have nowhere to live
When Alex Todd, his sister-in-law Natalie Ryffel, and their spouses needed a home to rent in Knoxville, Tennessee, they found a listing on Facebook Marketplace that was within their budget. They contacted the landlord and asked for a showing, but they were told it was a self-viewing home — meaning the landlord didn’t meet Todd […]
‘May God have mercy’: Robert Kiyosaki warns of hyperinflation in America — says ‘millions, young and old’ will be ‘wiped out financially’. But he sees massive upside in these 3 assets
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. Since peaking at a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, headline inflation in the U.S. has eased. But according to “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki, the […]
Bank bundles: Yay or nay, and why?
I love to bundle up. And I’m not talking about adding extra layers of clothing when it’s cold outside. I mean that I enjoy saving money when companies offer bundling bonuses or discounts to customers who get more than one product from the same merchant. It’s an especially popular marketing strategy with telecommunications, software and […]
