Many Americans without kids say they ‘worry’ about who will care for them — do these 4 things now if you’re nervous about aging alone
The U.S. fertility rate may not be as weak as in other developed nations around the world, but nevertheless in 2023 it reached a historic low, according to Pew Research Center data. It figures: the economic case for having kids has maybe never been harder to muster, as inflation — housing and child-care costs, especially […]
‘Please do not go to the airport’: Florida-based regional airline Silver Airways abruptly shuts down after filing for bankruptcy, leaving travelers stranded — what to do if you’re affected
There’s missing a flight, and then there’s missing every flight because your airline just went bankrupt. That’s what happened to hundreds of travelers this week when Silver Airways, a Florida-based regional carrier, abruptly announced it was ceasing operations effective immediately. Don’t miss Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little […]
Super-rich Americans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here’s why
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. For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of […]
The TSA issued a security warning to Americans about ‘juice jacking’ in airports — and recommends 1 key item to bring and protect yourself. Do you own it?
At the airport, you close your phone’s second "low battery, charge now" prompt and finally give in. You grab your charging cable and plug into a public USB port in the departure lounge. According to the TSA, you may have just made a costly error. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a warning about a […]
I’m 63 years old, have $800K in savings and I was all set to retire in four months — but now I’ve just got a fantastic new job offer. Should I take it or stick to my plan?
Making the decision to retire is a big deal, and signifies a major lifestyle change is coming. Let’s say you’re just four months away from your planned retirement, odds are you’ve been gearing up for this next stage and getting everything in order to enjoy your life of leisure for a while now. You’ve got […]
This Houston man got an immediate above-asking offer for his 1948 Packard, but it ended up costing him thousands — why anyone could ‘easily fall’ for this used car scam
Thinking about buying or selling a used car? You may want to proceed with caution so you don’t fall victim to a fake overpayment scam that uses fraudulent checks. “I could see how so many people could easily fall for this,” Matt Neff, who was recently trying to sell his 1948 Packard online, told KHOU […]
The USPS just issued a warning to customers of new ‘brushing’ scam — urges Americans to start treating personal info ‘like cash.’ Here’s what you need to know now
If a mystery package shows up on your doorstep, don’t assume it’s a lucky break. It could mean your personal information has been exposed. The U.S. Postal Service is warning Americans about a fast-growing scheme known as a “brushing” scam. It may look like a harmless delivery, like a keychain, some socks, a random kitchen […]
‘Do the man thing’: Albuquerque man moved cross-country to live with his girlfriend — and then they split. Now Dave Ramsey can’t get his head around the ‘weird’ situation it’s left him in
After moving to Knoxville from Albuquerque for his girlfriend, Christopher is going through a breakup — but still lives with his ex. He called into The Ramsey Show for advice. He doesn’t want to leave his ex, but revealed he has $19,000 in debt and isn’t making big money in Knoxville. He earns $3,000 a […]
This Atlanta couple says they lost $800K to a sophisticated crypto scam — now they worry ‘1 mistake’ will cost them their retirement dreams. And they urge others to learn from their nightmare
Jerry and Mindy Dunaway were looking forward to spending their retirement traveling, golfing and spending time with their grandkids. They believed they had planned well for their financial future. However, those plans now lay in tatters. The Atlanta-area couple fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam that cost them $800,000 they had set aside for retirement. […]
These 2 ex-Caltrain employees were sentenced to jail for building ‘secret apartments’ in train stations — spent over $40K of taxpayer money with units including offices, living rooms
In San Mateo, California, a runaway train of embezzlement and theft found its way back into the station. Former Caltrain employees Seth Andrew Worden and Joseph Vincent Navarro were sentenced to 60 days and 120 days in county jail, respectively, for embezzlement of public funds. Navarro, previously Caltrain deputy director, used $42,000 of public funds […]