‘I can make it any number I want’: Florida gas stations are charging customers $1 more a gallon for using credit cards — and it’s completely legal. Here’s how drivers can protect themselves
Credit cards have long been a popular and convenient way to pay for most things — including filling up at the gas station — and there are benefits to using one at the pump, such as bonus points or cash back on fuel purchases. However, if you’re not cautious, your tendency to pay for gas […]
Living the dream, leasing the nightmare: Young renters are now paying over $6,000 a month to chase the ‘West Village Girl’ fantasy
To her million-plus followers, Miranda McKeon isn’t just living in the West Village — she’s selling the dream. At 23, her mix of polished fashion posts and raw honesty about her breast cancer journey has built a brand that feels both aspirational and relatable, with her West Side Village lifestyle front and center. Long before […]
Barbara Corcoran singled out this US city as the top hotspot she’d choose to open a business. Why the mogul finds it so attractive — and how you, too, can find a budding market
Barbara Corcoran, a successful real estate entrepreneur and one of the personalities behind the popular TV show Shark Tank, has revealed what city she would choosesaid that if she were to start over again today, she would choose Pittsburgh as the city where she would build a business. In an interview with The School of […]
Former SSA chief says media’s ‘Social Security hysteria’ is false — claims Trump team has already paid $14.8B in long-delayed benefits to 2.2M Americans. But are things really getting better?
As Americans got increasingly uneasy about the future of the Social Security program, former acting commissioner Leland Dudek wrote an opinion piece in the New York Post in an attempt to soothe some of these concerns. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
Retirement is a balancing act — are your investments ready? A key adjustment could make all the difference. Here’s what you need to know before making changes
Many people spend years contributing to their retirement savings in the hopes of building a sizable nest egg for later in life. You may have worked hard to grow your retirement account balance, too. If you’re planning to retire next year, now is a good time to review your portfolio and ensure your assets are […]
‘Unfit for human habitation’: This Cedar Rapids building has finally been condemned after tenants lived without power or plumbing — what can you do if a landlord leaves your home to rot
Imagine authorities declared your home unlivable — and gave you just days to vacate. That’s the reality for residents of an apartment building in Southwest Cedar Rapids, Iowa — and now, according to KCRG-TV9, they’re struggling to find new places to stay. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — […]
Student loan borrowers in default could soon see 15% of their Social Security checks being garnished as Trump administration resumes collections efforts — who’s at risk and how to prepare
For millions of older Americans relying on an embattled Social Security system to cover their bills, another financial gut punch may be on the way — and it’s coming from their own student debt. Under a Trump administration move to resume collections on federal student loans, borrowers in default could soon see their Social Security […]
‘It does kind of make me the breadwinner’: stay-at-home mom charges husband $2,700 a week for household labor — sparking a debate on TikTok
Being a stay-at-home parent can often be a thankless job. From the moment you get up in the morning to the moment you go to bed, you’re either chasing after a child, preparing meals or doing some sort of household task — many of which involve scrubbing food particles off of a surface or item […]
‘Economic euthanasia’: 52% of America’s 87 million pet-owning households have decided against vet treatment — and it’s leading to deadly consequences. Here’s what’s behind the alarming trend
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. Fur babies are family. But for many Americans, the cost of caring for them is becoming unbearable. A Gallup poll found 52% of U.S. pet owners say they’ve had […]
Home prices keep climbing, but a sea change may be coming — will buyers finally catch a tailwind and sail ahead, or are sellers at risk of being dead in the water?
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. Like an island on the horizon, owning a home has never felt more out of reach. Year after year, home prices have climbed higher, leaving many buyers fighting a […]
