‘Why do you have to read that?’: Nancy Pelosi clashed with CNN when confronted about insider trading — should lawmakers be allowed to trade stocks?
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. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wasn’t having it when CNN’s Jake Tapper pressed her about insider trading allegations. During an appearance on “The Lead with Jake Tapper,” the host […]
The government shutdown may not stop Social Security payments from flowing — but not all recipients will come out unscathed. Where do you stand?
Even before the federal government shut down Oct. 1, many of the 70 million Americans on Social Security wondered what would happen to their benefits. For 67% of older adults, Social Security is a lifeline that represents more than half their income, according to the Senior Citizens League [1]. Any pause in payments would make […]
Broke and in debt $137K, North Carolina man, 65, gets a harsh dose of reality from Ramsey if he wants to retire debt-free — here’s how he could do it
Mark from North Carolina is 65 — but he’s not retiring any time soon because he’s made “absolutely horrible decisions with money all my life.” He told The Ramsey Show that his wife has about $10,000 in a 401(k) and he has “maybe a couple thousand [1].” Their total debt includes a $115,000 mortgage and […]
TransUnion hack has put 4.4 million Americans’ personal data at risk, including Social Security — how to protect yourself before it’s too late
In August, credit reporting giant TransUnion disclosed that hackers accessed a third-party application tied to its U.S. consumer support operations on July 28. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how […]
Hundreds of Target workers in Chicago fired over alleged health care loan fraud — how a ‘glitch in the system’ led to more than $1M stolen
Hundreds of employees at a Target distribution hub in Chicago have been fired, news outlets report, after allegedly exploiting a glitch in the company’s health care loan program — costing the retailer more than $1 million. According to Block Club Chicago, the flaw supposedly allowed workers to borrow $3,000 and erase the balance after repaying […]
Homebuyers experiencing ‘economic nausea’ are pulling out of deals at a record rate — why so many ‘queasy’ buyers are suddenly canceling contracts
Homebuyers in America seem to be getting cold feet. In July, 15.3% of home-purchase agreements fell through across the U.S. That works out to about 58,000 agreements — the highest cancellation rate for July on record [1]. That’s according to data from real estate platform Redfin, which blames high homebuying costs for making buyers “skittish.” […]
NCAA investigating 13 former basketball players for sports betting violations — what to know as more Americans participate in the $13.7B industry
These days, betting on sports is almost as common as watching them. Most commonly, people bet on who will win a game or match, but wagers can also be placed on things like point spreads, total scores, and individual player performances. The rise of online sportsbooks has made betting more accessible than ever, contributing to […]
I’m 67, recently retired and can’t wait to start my next chapter. But my husband doesn’t seem to share my dreams for our golden years. What do I do?
When sharing a retirement together, there should be room for both personal and joint dreams. Eleanor, a 67-year-old new retiree, has jumped into her retirement years with vigor. She has set her sights on specific goals, including a bucket list trip to South Africa, running a half marathon and writing a novel with the help […]
Stop overpaying — here’s how 15 Canadian stores will match or beat prices so you never waste money again
A great way to save money on a shopping trip is to look out for price match guarantees or price beating policies. Participating stores will usually ask for either a digital or physical proof that a competitor is offering that exact item for a lower price. Not only can price match policies save you money […]
Ray Dalio warns America is heading into very, very dark times — but has 1 big move to ‘dramatically’ cut risk without losing gains. Are you exposed?
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. America has long been the world’s dominant economic power. Yet, Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, is sounding an unmistakable alarm about the country’s […]