‘Being beat on with a sledgehammer’: Florida couple speak out after city issues ‘mind-blowing’ $366K fines for code violations they fixed — and they’re not the only ones facing excessive fees
What would you do if your city placed $366,000 in liens on your home after inspectors observed minor violations like broken window frames, cracked outlet covers and peeling paint? If you were Lauderdale Lakes residents Kenneth and Mildred Bordeaux, a Florida couple in their 80s, you’d hire a lawyer and fight back. "I feel like […]
Mix-up at Phoenix gas station brings dozens of cars to a sputtering stop — forcing some drivers to replace chunks of their vehicle. How to force companies to pay for their mistakes
You probably don’t give much thought to filling up your gas tank during your weekly errands. Swipe your card, fill the tank and be on your merry way. But danger lurked underground for Phoenix resident Clarissa Amoroso. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
The Dark Side has a new master: Houston’s famous Darth Vader house sells to new owner — may the Force (and curb appeal) be with him
On a quiet street in a Houston galaxy far, far away, exists a four-bedroom, five-bathroom house boasting over 7,000 square feet of living space. But this is no mere hovel in the swamps of Dagobah or the tree tops of the forest moon of Endor. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved […]
Montana farmers — left in limbo as Trump’s ‘random’ tariffs threaten their livelihood — fight back, throwing support behind bill to ‘bring stability and accountability’ to US trade policy
A 25% tariff on Canadian imports has left Montana farmers in limbo and worried about their livelihoods, given Canada is Montana’s largest trading partner. “Many of our farmers, their closest supplier or their closest buyer is from Canada,” Walter Schweitzer, president of Montana Farmers Union (MFU), told NBC Montana. “And they’ve been receiving letters telling […]
Done with Florida — Canada’s snowbirds are putting their properties up for sale and canceling trips as trade war heats up
Over a million Canadian snowbirds go south when it gets cold every year, and many of them choose to spend winters in Florida. 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) […]
This Oklahoma man, 40, owes $30,000 in personal loans — one at a shocking rate of 300%. Here’s why The Ramsey Show co-hosts say his money choices make them ‘dizzy’
Personal loans can be a tempting way to borrow money because the lenders typically charge lower interest rates than credit cards, but that doesn’t mean these loans can’t get you into trouble. In 2024, American consumers owed a collective $555.2 billion in personal loans, according to Experian, with the average loan balance coming in at […]
‘I work for a living’: Whoopi Goldberg says she relates to Americans ‘having a hard time’ — admits she’d leave ‘The View’ if she had ‘all the money in the world’
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. Whoopi Goldberg has been co-hosting ABC’s “The View” since 2007, making her the longest serving member on the successful daytime show’s panel. However, the celebrated actor and comedian with […]
Publishers Clearing House is now sending 281,000-plus consumers refunds worth $18.5 million after FTC finds sweepstakes company targeted vulnerable Americans with ‘deceptive’ practices
Maybe you’ve seen the eye-catching sweepstakes ads and commercials where regular folks are holding massive checks from Publishers Clearing House. And maybe seeing those huge amounts made you want to enter for your own big chance at winning. But while Publishers Clearing House (PCH) is sending checks, it’s not to sweepstakes winners. PCH will send […]
‘Is that a threat? Sure it is’: China may make a ‘retaliatory’ move that could ‘hit us hard’ — especially US homeowners. Here’s what Beijing’s saying, and how to protect your wealth
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. Treasury bonds, traditionally seen as one of the world’s safest financial assets, are suffering a sharp sell-off as President Donald Trump’s tariff war with China sparks panic across […]
‘What did I sign?’: A Houston man claims his illiterate stepfather — who doesn’t speak English and struggles with memory loss — was scammed into taking on $98K of solar panel debt
Isable Aguirre, a 72-year-old Houston resident, can’t read or write and speaks only Spanish. The senior also struggles with memory loss. 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 […]
