I’m turning 65, about to retire and my kids are pushing me to start ‘Swedish death cleaning’ — how this simple morbid-sounding practice could become your most lasting legacy
Evelyn is turning 65 and about to retire — and now her kids are talking about something called ‘Swedish death cleaning.’ While it may sound morbid, Swedish death cleaning is a philosophy rooted in practicality. In Swedish, it’s known as döstädning, which is essentially a decluttering exercise that helps you simplify your life while reducing […]
How to put Dave Ramsey’s ‘7 Baby Steps’ into action
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. Breaking out of the debt cycle isn’t easy. According to research by Empower, 37% of Americans can’t cover a $400 emergency expense without borrowing money or dipping into their […]
‘It’s just a hot mess’: Georgia apartment residents given only days to pack up and leave to make way for ‘major repairs’ — but is what the landlord doing even legal?
Dozens of apartment residents in College Park, Georgia, are in a bind after receiving a notice telling them their leases were being terminated to make way for "major repairs" to the complex. Tenants at first were given 60 days to vacate their unit, but some say they received a follow-up letter giving them much less […]
This Illinois homeowner got back $1,200, slashed heating bill by 50% with 1 popular tax credit — but ‘there is a risk’ it will go away soon. Are you using it now?
As homeowners, we’ve all likely been hit with a crazy high utility bill during peak winter and summer. In fact, U.S. households recently faced average natural gas bills of $602 per month during the past winter. You can cut those costs by retrofitting your home with efficient upgrades, like adding insulation, sealing gaps and heat […]
Analysts warn of $3,500 iPhones if Trump actually brings back manufacturing jobs to the US — here’s why Americans will be left holding the bag
President Donald Trump says his tariffs on imported goods are encouraging companies to invest in the U.S., claiming that will lead to "better-paying American jobs making beautiful American-made cars, appliances, and other goods." But critics say it could take years for American workers to develop the 21st-century manufacturing skills that overseas workers have already mastered. […]
Thieves using ruse of fake food delivery arrested in California burglary attempt after they ‘jumped the fence and forced entry’ — how to protect your home from people on the prowl
The rise of food delivery apps has made it so that unfamiliar cars on your block don’t necessarily raise suspicions. But CBS News Los Angeles reports that some criminals are now posing as delivery drivers to scout out homes to rob. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what […]
How much cash do you plan to keep on hand after you retire? Here are 3 of the biggest reasons you’ll need a substantial stash of savings in retirement
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. During your working years, it’s important to have cash savings for unplanned expenses. These could run the gamut from home repairs to medical emergencies to a period of unemployment. […]
Ontario man left holding the bag on $62,000 car loan after co-signing for a friend
An Ontario man found out the hard way the responsibilities you take on when you co-sign a loan, and why it’s not a good idea to co-sign a loan for a friend. “I went in as a co-signer and I had no idea that this could happen,” Mississauga resident Shane Brown told CTV News after […]
‘Something worse than a recession’: Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says Trump’s economic agenda could be catapulting the US toward a world order ‘very much like the 1930s’
The founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest hedge funds, is voicing concern that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda could lead to “something worse than a recession.” “Right now, we are at a decision-making point and very close to a recession,” billionaire investor Ray Dalio told NBC’s Meet the Press. “And I’m worried […]
San Diego police arrest 5 after hourlong SWAT standoff — how a tip tied to a Facebook Marketplace post led to the arrests and recovery of 5 stolen trailers and a gun
San Diego police received a tip recently about a stolen trailer listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. That tip led to an hourlong SWAT raid and the discovery of four more stolen trailers, with five suspects arrested. "Obviously, no one wants this in their community — especially if it’s a chop shop or an active […]
