Super-rich Americans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here’s why
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. For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of […]
This Chicago couple was locked out of their home for a month after a strange woman moved in her family, pet dog — and they nearly had to take the squatter to court to get their home back
Marcia and Carlton Lee’s month‑long property nightmare on Chicago’s South Side is finally over. The couple have reclaimed their vacant house — one they’re trying to sell — after police arrested and removed a stranger who moved in with her family, with paperwork to suggest she owned it. "I knew the ID was fake," Marcia […]
‘Daunting task’: Americans are more scared of going broke than dying — with ‘forgotten’ generation most spooked as they face high inflation and shrinking Social Security support
More Americans are afraid of going broke than they are of dying. A new study by Allianz Life lays it bare: 64% of Americans say they fear running out of money ahead of death itself. Furthermore, 62% say they’re not saving as much for retirement as they’d like. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and […]
‘I thought they’d take it back right away’: Social Security windfalls spark confusion — what you need to know
Recent changes to Social Security are leaving many recipients scratching their heads, as unexpected lump sum payments and overpayments are showing up in bank accounts — all without much explanation. Brooklyn resident Elizabeth Miller, 65, was shocked and confused when she noticed a large amount of money in her account. “I didn’t know what it […]
Mike Rowe warns America has 7 million men in their prime who aren’t working — and they’re not even looking. Here’s why he thinks the US workforce is ‘wildly out of balance’
American TV host and philanthropist Mike Rowe believes there’s a “horror story” unfolding in the American labor market. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) Gain potential quarterly income through […]
‘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 […]
‘We no longer felt welcome’: Canadian snowbirds spooked by Trump’s rhetoric flock to sell their second homes in the US — how a rush to sell could impact some local housing markets
Tracy and Dale McMullen are Canadians who had a vacation home in Buckeye, Arizona, for five years until they sold it in April. The couple typically spent four to five months a year in the U.S., but now say they don’t plan on returning anytime soon. “We decided to sell the property after the current […]
Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here’s what it is and 3 simple steps to fix it ASAP
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. With over 30 years of fielding listener calls and cultivating a devoted audience, Dave Ramsey has become one of the rare experts truly in tune with the nation’s financial […]
‘Clearly a humanitarian crisis’: Dozens of RVs being removed from California homeless encampment after years of residents complaining — but advocates argue the solution may not be sustainable
In 2024, Los Angeles County’s homeless population reached about 75,000, according to the city’s Homeless Services Authority. Now, efforts are underway to remove dozens of RVs in the East Gardena-West Rancho Dominguez area of LA County. For years, residents have been complaining about an influx of trailers that has created overcrowding in the area, claiming […]
Growing rat infestations are causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to cars across Chicago — but chewed up wires aren’t covered by warranty. How to pest-proof your vehicle now
The last thing Chicagoans expect when they lift the hood of their car is a literal rat’s nest. But rodents do enjoy curling up in warm spaces and chewing on any available wires, which makes nestling in the engine block of your vehicle a cozy spot. And, much to the chagrin of residents, rats have […]
