‘Currently not receiving payments’: Social Security website glitch sparks panic — SSI recipients left in the dark as DOGE cuts hit administration hard
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits to help cover everyday expenses. This includes not only retirees but also individuals with disabilities and those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to low income. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are […]
This Houston man built 1 big house on land bought by his great-grandma in the 1800s — now he and his sisters all live together happily. Should more American families do the same?
When Reggie Van Lee’s great-grandmother, a Black woman, bought a plot of land near Houston in 1899, she likely couldn’t have imagined the home that would sit on it. In 2012, Lee, a Harvard graduate, former Alvin Ailey dancer and current Houston Consulting Executive, built a massive 20,000-square-foot house on the plot of land with […]
‘It was a point of community pride’: This Niagara Falls family says city crew ripped out their autistic son’s garden without warning — and then handed them a $2,296 fine for the work
A Niagara Falls family says the city went too far when it tore out their front-yard garden without proper notice, and then fined them nearly $2,300. Justine Burger says the garden was created for her autistic son and featured painted blocks, a welcome sign and plants. But after a city crew removed the garden, the […]
This egg seller scrambles to defend record profits amid DOJ probe — here’s how it’s raised questions about market fairness and what consumers can do about it
It’s hardly a secret that Americans have been paying a premium for eggs these past few months. But while consumers are struggling to afford this grocery staple, one egg company is allegedly profiting big time. Cal-Maine Foods — which calls itself "the largest producer and distributor of fresh shell eggs in the United States" — […]
A staggering 70% of US households can’t afford a $400K home. What this ‘critical challenge’ means for the housing market — and how you can give yourself a head start
Buying a home has traditionally been one of the clearest markers of financial stability, but for a staggering 94 million households, even that basic milestone is slipping out of reach. New data reveals that an astonishing number of American households simply cannot afford the median home price, which now hovers around $400,000 in 2025 — […]
‘People tend to shelter in place when the future of their job is uncertain’: How homebuyers can still get ahead in an uncertain market with rising prices and mortgage rates
With home prices continuing to rise and mortgage rates remaining stubbornly high, is the American dream of homeownership out of reach? Home prices jumped 3.8% in February compared to the same time last year, according to the latest National Association of Realtors (NAR) findings. That translates to a median cost of $398,400 for a typical […]
Should Canadian retirees own or rent their home? Use this simple ‘5x5x5 rule’ to figure it out
Faced with the rising cost of living, many American retirees are looking to control one of the most fundamental expenses: housing. Since the pandemic, the cost of housing has remained stubbornly high. According to a recent report, home affordability slipped further in January, as rising prices raised the income needed for a mortgage in 12 […]
‘We’re working seven days a week’: Kansas City IRS employees rally against ‘slash-and-burn’ approach to layoffs amid tax season — and weigh in on how it may impact your refund this year
As IRS employees in Kansas City rallied outside their workplace to protest layoffs that could delay tax refunds for millions of Americans, they argued that job cuts could disrupt operations at a critical point in the filing season. Members of Chapter 66 of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) gathered at the IRS processing center […]
The way you access your Social Security account has changed for millions of US retirees. Could you be at risk of missing out on your benefits?
There’s been a lot of fear mongering about the move from my Social Security to Login.gov, a new digital requirement introduced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Does that mean you’re at risk of losing your monthly Social Security payments if you fail to move over to the new platform? Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
‘Make it right by me’: Houston man wants answers after his new F-150 keeps slamming on the brakes while driving — but the dealer can’t fix it. Here’s what happened and what Ford is saying
Houston driver Ryan Kattchee never imagined the problems he’d have after purchasing a new 2024 Ford F-150 Lariat in December. Unfortunately, the truck seems to have a mind of its own. It brakes when it shouldn’t, including on the freeway, putting occupants at risk. Kattchee explained that the braking, which started just days after he’d […]
