Barbara Corcoran is convinced it’s ‘a good time to buy’ a home despite 77% of Americans believing otherwise — here’s why she thinks the US real estate market will come back ‘by storm’
There’s a reason so many Americans are hesitant to buy a home right now. For starters, homes are less affordable than they’ve been in the past. In March, the median existing-home sales price rose to $403,700, representing an all-time high for the month of March and the 21st consecutive month of annual price increases, according […]
This Minnesota woman stole $360K from Social Security by pretending to be her dead mother for ‘literal decades’ — does this prove Elon Musk is correct about widespread fraud in the system?
Mavious Redmond of Austin, Minnesota, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after more than 25 years of fraudulently collecting Social Security retirement benefits after her mother’s death in 1999. Redmond collected more than $360,000 in payments, and allegedly impersonated her mother on several occasions, including forging her signature. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
Ready to retire with $1,000,000? Here are 3 big risks that can quickly turn your retirement dreams into a nightmare — even with a healthy nest egg. Protect against them now
Many hard-working Americans dream of a retirement with no stress, no daily commute and no demanding boss. Life will surely be better with the freedom to do what you want, when you want… right? Even if you have a decent nest egg of $1 million, there are potential downsides to retirement that you’ll want to […]
Edmonton property developer owes $75M to former retirement residents but one thing is holding the company back from paying: How to avoid a similar nightmare
An Edmonton property developer, Christenson Group of Companies, is facing mounting financial troubles, leaving more than 200 former residents in financial limbo. The company owes approximately $75 million to individuals who had invested in life-lease contracts at nine retirement homes, according to a CBC News story. “Hope has certainly been waning,” Jim Carey, president of […]
I’m 27 and ready to get serious about my finances, but struggle with high living costs — where do I start?
If you’re a young adult and feel like your finances aren’t in order, you’re not alone. A 2024 Bank of America survey found that 52% of Americans aged 18 to 27 say they don’t make enough money to live the life they want, and that sky-high living costs are a top barrier to financial success. […]
85 million TikTok views say Dave Ramsey’s advice is outdated — young Canadians refuse to sacrifice to get out of debt
Dave Ramsey has fervently preached financial advice to North Americans for decades — but younger generations are now slamming the white-bearded radio host for offering counsel that doesn’t quite account for the current cost-of-living crisis. One frothy example is Ramsey’s repeated attacks on those who spend money to buy their daily cuppa Joe. In a […]
‘Our state … needs the money’: Hawaii lawmakers vote to impose ‘first of its kind’ tourism ‘green fee’ to cover mounting costs of climate change — what the 0.75% hike will mean for tourists
Hawaii has passed a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation that will see a 0.75% increase to the state’s tax on tourists, specially earmarked to raise money for protection against climate change and natural disasters. “This legislation, which I intend to sign, is the first of its kind in the nation and represents a generational commitment to […]
I wanted to spare my kids the burden of student debt — but I made 1 huge mistake with their 529 plan. What I’d do differently if I could go back (and what you can learn from my missteps)
Imagine you’re a diligent parent who, haunted by your own student debt, maxes out a 529 college savings plan for your kids every year to afford a pricey private college. Then life veers off script: Your kids picked more affordable in‑state schools, graduated early and even received help from a generous grandparent. Don’t miss I’m […]
‘Please take me to small-claims court’: This St. Louis man’s credit score plunged from 815 to 630 after his landlord sent a $4,500 rent dispute to collections — here’s how he fought back
When St. Louis resident David Murray moved out of his apartment two months early, he thought he had done everything right — giving proper notice and settling his lease. Then came the shock: a $4,500 bill for two months’ rent plus penalties. Murray was sure it had to be a mistake, but when his pristine […]
US experts warn ‘rogue’ devices found in Chinese solar power inverters could trigger widespread blackouts, report says — effectively a ‘built-in way’ to destroy the grid. Are you prepared?
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. U.S. security experts have reportedly uncovered undocumented communication devices inside Chinese-made solar power inverters — hardware that’s widely used to support renewable energy infrastructure. According to a Reuters report, […]
