‘You cannot charge more’: Illinois restaurant owner apologizes for ‘bringing shame’ to family after confrontation with customer who didn’t tip caught on video
A video showing a heated exchange between an Evanston, Illinois, restaurant owner and a customer has sparked a broader conversation about tipping culture in America. Kenny Chou, who owns Table to Stix Ramen, admits he lost his temper on April 19 when he confronted the customer outside his restaurant for not leaving a tip. The […]
My husband died unexpectedly before we got the chance to enjoy retired life — now, I’m being told I can start claiming his pension at $495/month or get a lump sum of $89,000. What do I do?
Major financial decisions aren’t easy, especially as you’re mourning the loss of your partner. You need to figure out which choice is better for you — taking a lump-sum payout now or claiming your husband’s pension every month for the rest of your life. You may also have the option to wait and receive a […]
Winnipeg micro-distillery wins global acclaim with gold medal whiskies
Tucked away in Winnipeg’s storied Exchange District, a small-batch distillery is quietly turning heads on the world stage. With just one barrel of whisky crafted each week, compared to the industrial scale of global giants, Patent 5 Distillery has achieved what many in the craft spirits world only dream of: Striking gold at the San […]
New Jersey homeowner claims paving scammer left her driveway in shambles and then raised the cost of his services by thousands — he was only caught thanks to a quick-thinking neighbor
Catfishing schemes and tap-to-pay scams are on the rise, but there’s a new one that’s reportedly paving the way: the driveway scam. A New Jersey homeowner says she was approached at her front door in March by a company called “Total Paving and Masonry,” which apparently offers driveway repair services and group rates it claimed […]
‘A lot of people are struggling’: Growing number of Americans using BNPL loans to pay for groceries — and they’re increasingly paying those bills late. What’s behind this troubling trend
When Americans start financing their weekly groceries the same way they might finance a new phone or a plane ticket, something is clearly off. New data suggests that’s exactly what’s happening — and for many, it’s not going well. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I […]
This heavy-duty mechanic from Canada makes $200,000/year — but has nothing to show for it. Says he’s ‘kind of just living.’ Here’s what Dave Ramsey told him to do ASAP
On paper, Jackson’s debt-free status and $200,000 annual salary might look like an easy ticket to financial freedom. But in reality, the 25-year-old heavy-duty mechanic from Canada admits he’s often staring at a bank account that doesn’t reflect his hard work or financial progress. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Residents of this small California city were left furious after a fleet of about 70 RVs was illegally parked near their homes — here’s what happened
The unsuspecting residents of Wildomar watched in horror as battered luxury RVs, some covered in graffiti, began to show up. 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 […]
Are US taxpayers getting ‘DOGE dividend’ checks? What we know about the idea floated by Trump and Musk — and if we do get them, why they might only cover a fraction of the cost of tariffs
Back in February, James Fishback, founder and CEO of investment firm Azoria, proposed the idea of a “DOGE dividend” on social media. It was an idea that caught the attention of Elon Musk. “American taxpayers deserve a ‘DOGE Dividend’: 20% the money that DOGE saves should be sent back to hard-working Americans as a tax […]
I’m 62, and I’ve been working the last 43 years. I haven’t set a retirement date yet. How do I know when it’s the right time to pull the trigger?
The decision to retire is rarely an easy one. Giving up your career means more than just losing a steady paycheck — it can also mean giving up part of your identity and upending your routine. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
Trump’s benchmark payment rate increase for insurance companies? It comes at a cost, both for insurers and Americans — here’s the skinny for older adults in the Medicare Advantage plan
Insurance companies are cautiously optimistic about the Trump administration’s policies for their industry: insurers saw their stocks soar in early April when the federal government announced a record 5.06% benchmark increase to Medicare Advantage plans. That is more than double the rate (2.23%) proposed by the Biden administration in January 2025, which was seen as […]
