Virginia senior warns of ‘solar nightmare’ after taking out $32K loan for panels — Dominion bill rose to $200 despite trying to cut costs. Here’s why
Mara Willis thought she was buying peace of mind. In 2022, the Virginia homeowner spent $32,000 for solar panels and even a new roof in hopes of cutting her climbing power bills from Dominion Energy. For a while, it worked. Her monthly statement fell, and the sun seemed to be doing its job. But when […]
This South Carolina mom of 3 was left to run an entire Burger King for over 12 hours by herself — and now she’s been fired. Here’s what happened
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. A woman who went viral after being left to fend for herself as the only employee at a Burger King restaurant for over 12 hours is now out of a job. In July, Nykia Hamilton, a South Carolina mother of three, […]
Major bank raises red flag on US economy — warns of 93% chance of recession based on ‘hard data.’ Here are 5 crucial money moves you need to make now
In tough economic times, everyone’s looking for financial advice they can take to the bank. It’s not as fun, though, when the bank talks back — especially if it’s delivering a major recession warning. Recently, global investment bank UBS announced that, after crunching some “hard data” from between May and July 2025, there’s a 93% […]
My 85-year-old grandmother nearly lost $50,000 to a sophisticated scam. Here’s how it worked and how you can protect your loved ones
With so many new scams targeting seniors and retirees, there are likely many Americans who worry about their parents or grandparents getting scammed out of large amounts of money. Take Greg, for example. Greg, who has an 85-year-old grandmother, knows firsthand just how elaborate and predatory scammers can be when targeting seniors. Must Read Thanks […]
President Trump signs order to allow private equity in your 401(k) — and 1 firm’s already looking to score big. What that could mean for your nest egg
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could remake the investment options for your 401(k). The directive instructs the Secretary of Labor to make it easier for plans to include alternative investments like private equity, real estate and commodities. Brookfield Asset Management is a global leader in alternative assets — including private equity. […]
I have $10K saved for emergencies but $9K in credit card debt — should I raid my savings to clear my debt or keep chipping away monthly?
According to 2024 data from the Federal Reserve, 46% of American credit card holders carried a balance at least once during the previous 12 months. In addition, LendingTree reports the average interest rate on current credit card accounts is 21.16%. (1) With so much high-interest debt hanging over their heads, it makes sense for consumers […]
Want a bigger Social Security check in retirement? Here are 3 things Americans in their 30s and 40s can do now
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Social Security is constantly changing with updates to tax maximums, cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), exemptions, and more. Some worry that increased payouts could deplete the program by the time today’s 30- and 40-somethings retire. The good news is that Social Security is […]
89 year old Quebec woman on the brink of losing her home after falling victim to a phone scam. How it worked and how you can protect yourself
A senior from Vaudreuil, Quebec, is poised to lose her home after losing over $50,000 earlier this year due to a scam. Diane Riley, an 89-year-old woman who lives in an assisted living facility with her two special needs children, received a phone call in February from someone pretending to work for an “anti-fraud squad,” […]
‘I’m as serious as a heart attack’: Dave Ramsey delivers blunt advice to caller who says her two 34-year-old sons are still living at home
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Sometimes, helping too much can actually hurt. That’s the blunt advice that Dave Ramsey from The Ramsey Show [1] gave to a caller whose two adult sons are still living at home. Julie from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, called in about a […]
I’m 61 with a stellar resumé but I’ve failed to get a job — or even an interview — since my layoff 10 months ago. Do I need to conceal my age?
Imagine this scenario: Gary has been job hunting for the past 10 months after being laid off by his previous employer. He has a ton of experience and excellent references, but here’s the catch: he’s 61. While he’s sent out countless resumes, he worries that he’s already aged out of the workforce. At the same […]