‘Think of these as Lego blocks’: Quick-to-build modular homes are being pitched as a potential fix for the housing shortage. Could you live in one?
As home prices and mortgage rates remain elevated amid a nationwide housing shortage, homeownership continues to be out of reach for many Americans. But there’s hope the crisis may be an opportunity for innovation. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you […]
This pricey state is incentivizing affordable housing projects — but experts say that won’t be enough. What would it take to fix the housing crisis?
Miranda and Cole Potokar were coming of age as U.S. housing prices were skyrocketing. 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 I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
Do you need a 6-figure income to retire early? No — here are 5 money-growing moves for the under-$100K set
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Think retiring early is out of reach because you don’t make a six-figure salary? It […]
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 I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
America’s richest families are feeling pressure to sell properties as the office sector struggles — what you need to know about commercial real estate
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Many of America’s wealthiest families are, for the first time, selling off properties from their long-held real estate empires. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) highlighted the struggles faced by New York’s commercial real estate sector, where tumbling property valuations are pushing […]
Expert warns of looming Social Security cuts due to 1 powerful force no US politician controls — and Congress will fall to its knees. Prepare now
American lawmakers have long known that Social Security is on an unsustainable path. An aging population has created a funding imbalance that now threatens the program’s solvency. Despite this, cutting Social Security remains politically taboo. Nearly 79% of U.S. adults –- across political affiliations — oppose any reductions, according to a 2024 Pew Research survey. […]
Suze Orman helped this low-income retiree figure out the best order for tapping into her retirement accounts — are you doing it right?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Suze Orman is no stranger to offering her advice on strategies for saving for retirement. On an episode of her podcast, “Women and Money,” she advised Ellen, a 67-year-old retiree, on a fundamental financial question: “Which bucket do I draw from […]
My parents — who declared bankruptcy when I was 10 — want me to lend them $30K to open a restaurant. They swear they’ve changed. What should I do?
Loaning money to family can be a minefield for both your relationships and your financial future. But what if your parents ask for a loan? Should you consider it, or is loaning money to family always a bad idea? That’s the question Sam, 25, is facing. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
A debt collector is after my 9-year-old son for a $3,000 medical bill from a test he needed. How do I fix this — and get them to stop hounding us?
Medical debt is a fact of life for millions of Americans, and the numbers are staggering. Roughly 20 million adults owe at least $250, while the total medical debt owed nationwide exceeds $220 billion. Fourteen million adults owe more than $1,000, and about three million carry medical debt over $10,000 [1]. Surveys show that nearly […]
Rising costs push 3 in 4 Canadians to skip restaurants and rethink eating out as a luxury
Canadian restaurants are facing a perfect storm in 2025. Rising operational costs and shifting consumer habits are squeezing margins, while families are reconsidering dining out — often cutting it from their budget and considering it a discretionary expense. A recent report from Restaurants Canada shows three in four Canadians are eating out less due to […]