FL remodeling company takes deposits on dream kitchens that evaporate into thin air — along with cash. How Tampa Bay homeowners are fighting back and what you can do to avoid contractor scams
You saved up for a kitchen reno. You decide to purchase cabinets from a local company with great reviews. You deposit thousands of dollars for the cabinets and installation. Then … crickets. That’s the situation Tampa-area homeowners find themselves in after forking over thousands of dollars to the local company One Stop Kitchen & Bath […]
‘I wasn’t even looking at a real screen’: Florida man conned out of $38K after a message on his laptop claimed a gambling loan had been taken out in his name — here’s how to avoid such scams
John Klingel lost $38,000, and it all started when he saw a pop-up on his computer. He told WPTV 5 in West Palm Beach that because the message appeared to be from a cybersecurity company he normally does business with, he was more apt to believe that it was real. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
‘Chaotic and confusing’: How the latest ‘emergency message’ from Social Security will impact beneficiaries who were overpaid — plus what you can do to protect yourself from future shocks
Think Social Security is a sure thing? Between 2015 and 2022, the government mistakenly shelled out nearly $72 billion, and now it wants that money back, even if the error wasn’t your fault. To that end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going after overpayments more aggressively. In March, it announced plans to withhold 100% […]
Millions of US retirees face paltry Social Security COLA forecast — ways seniors can protect their savings
More than 52 million retirees are registered Social Security beneficiaries in the U.S., taking home an average check of $1,999.97 per month as of April after a lifetime of hard work. While the benefit is meant to supplement income rather than replace it once a worker retires, according to Gallup polling, beneficiaries have increasingly become […]
‘Isn’t she 24?’: Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson now owns $8M rental property empire — leaving her tenants in shock. How to buy prime US real estate even without access to millions
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. It’s not every day you find out your landlord is a 24-year-old dating an eight-time Super Bowl winner. But that’s exactly what happened to several stunned tenants in Boston […]
This Atlanta pastor is calling for another ‘full-on boycott’ of Target after DEI programs slashed — claims 1st one cost company $12B. And his church won’t return until demands are met
Rev. Jamal Bryant, pastor at one of the largest megachurches in Atlanta, is urging his congregants and like-minded Americans to continue their weeks’-long boycott of Target. "Not since the Montgomery Bus Boycott has Black America come together in such a unified vision, a unified focus and a unified front," Bryant said. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
Something is rotten in the state of Florida’s orange industry — hurricanes, disease and population boom are killing it, and your grocery bill could be the next victim
If there’s one agricultural staple Florida is known for, it’s oranges. Polk County, Florida, houses more acres of citrus than any other county in Florida. But in 2023, more people moved to Polk County than any other county in the country, leaving less room for citrus growers to do what they do best. Don’t miss […]
A single high school class can boost a teen’s lifetime wealth by $100,000 — but most kids aren’t taking it. Here’s what they’re missing
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. While plenty of studies show the link between financial knowledge and financial success, a recent report puts a price tag on it: $100,000. A study from consulting firm Tyton […]
‘I was vulnerable’: A Florida woman was tricked into sending a scammer she thought was Keanu Reeves $160K before she realized she’d been duped with AI — watch out for these red flags online
Dianne Ringstaff was playing Words with Friends on her cell phone when she received a message from the one and only Keanu Reeves — or, as she would later discover, a scammer pretending to be the Hollywood superstar. Ringstaff was initially skeptical and refused to believe the John Wick star would reach out to a […]
I just inherited $10,000 — but all I’m hearing these days is the US is headed for a recession. Should I use the cash to pay off my $9,000 credit card debt or keep it for my emergency fund?
If you’re worried about a near-term recession, you’re certainly not alone. According to an April survey conducted by business outlet Chief Executive, American CEOs revealed their take on the current economy, and it found that 62% now anticipate a slowdown or recession in the next six months — up from 48% in March. Part of […]
