Bitcoin soared 152% in a year (getting thumbs up from Elon Musk) —so why does Bill Gates say it’s a trap for smart people who aren’t billionaires?
Bill Gates is widely known as the billionaire who co-founded Microsoft, but one of the other factors that has contributed to his wealth is his pragmatic, relatively-conservative investment strategy. For example, take the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust portfolio. Its investments include stakes in railways, waste management and fast food restaurants, which are considered […]
‘We’re working seven days a week’: Kansas City IRS employees rally against ‘slash-and-burn’ approach to layoffs — and weigh in on how it impacts your refund this year
As IRS employees in Kansas City rallied outside their workplace to protest layoffs that could delay tax refunds for millions of Americans, they argued that job cuts could disrupt operations at a critical point in the filing season. Members of Chapter 66 of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) gathered at the IRS processing center […]
Charles Barkley says Michael Jordan gave him 1 golden financial tip in his early NBA days that made him millions — here is the big money move and how you can use it to get rich, too
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. Young athletes have been known to blow through their first big paycheck. Former NBA star Charles Barkley almost did, too — until Michael Jordan gave him one life-changing financial […]
‘The face of homelessness has changed’: This Florida woman, 78, lives out of her car and eats just 1 meal a day — why more and more seniors in the Sunshine State are facing homelessness
South Florida resident Carolyn is 78 years old — and at a time in her life when she should be enjoying life’s comforts, she’s instead living in her car because she can’t afford a home. “I look at it as a journey. I’ve had many journeys in my life,” she told WSVN 7News in a […]
Potential cottage buyers on the sidelines amid tariffs
With homeownership already feeling out of reach for many Canadians, the dream of owning a cottage is slipping even further away. Rising costs and new tariff threats are shaking buyer confidence, with nearly one in five Canadians putting cottage plans on hold, according to RE/MAX Canada’s 2025 Cabin & Cottage Trends Report. "Markets don’t like […]
More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — with ‘hardship withdrawals’ at 15%-20% above normal. But these 3 bad things can happen if you crack into your nest egg early
More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement savings plan. Hardship withdrawals are running 15% to 20% above the historical norm, Empower CEO Ed Murphy told Bloomberg TV. Empower is the second-largest retirement plan (by number of participants) in the U.S. […]
‘A handshake deal with every American’: Ford just rolled out employee pricing for all US buyers amid Trump’s auto tariff shake up — with Chrysler to follow. Is the President’s plan working?
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. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are sending shockwaves across industries — and the auto world is feeling the impact. A 25% levy on imported vehicles is shaking up the […]
‘You are despised’: Houston homeowner locked in bitter feud with revolving door of short-term renters next door — but the property owner counters he’s the one harassing paying guests
When Bill Stewart bought his home in Houston’s upscale Walden neighborhood, he expected peace and quiet alongside an idyllic lake. What he didn’t expect was a battle of signs, arguments with neighbors and a cease-and-desist letter. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
‘I can’t afford to buy from Temu now’: Trump tariffs spike prices even at ultra-cheap stores, leaving strained shoppers nowhere else to go
Rena Scott doesn’t think twice when it comes to shopping on the infamously cheap site Temu. In fact, she usually has 10 to 12 orders going at a time. “Everything here has come in from overseas anyway, so you’re just cutting out the middleman, like the Walmarts, the Amazons,” the retired registered nurse from Virginia […]
This Naples couple was duped into handing over $2M in gold: How to stay safe against precious metal scams
In a heartbreaking scam that’s left a Naples couple reeling, two fraudsters tricked the 72-year-old couple into handing over more than $2 million worth of gold. The ordeal has left the elderly couple shattered. The gold is nearly impossible to trace, making it unlikely they will get their stolen assets back. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
