Most Americans say they scan QR codes without checking their source — but the FTC warns that could be a costly mistake, thanks to this growing scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a new scam that starts right at your front door. According to a recent alert from the FTC, the scam begins with fraudsters sending a mysterious package that contains a QR code to random recipients. And while that seems harmless enough, those square-shaped barcodes can direct people […]
US insurance companies are using drones to inspect homes without owners knowing — policies canceled in some cases. But is that even legal?
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. Your homeowners’ insurance is just that — your peace of mind should something go catastrophically wrong at home. It’s typically not something you expect to be hassled with, nor […]
52% of Americans are stuck living paycheck to paycheck, says new Ramsey Solutions report — and they don’t expect relief anytime soon. Here’s why
More than half of U.S. adults have been living paycheck to paycheck for over a year — and don’t hold out much hope for financial improvement in the future, according to a new report from Ramsey Solutions. The report, entitled The State of Personal Finance in America (Q2 2025), reveals that while fewer households are […]
Boston ‘professional tenants’ face 50-plus charges in rental fraud case — after allegedly running a 20-year scam, swindling landlords out of $100K
Russell and Linda Callahan have bounced around from rental to rental over the past two decades. But it’s not because they keep switching jobs or moving for work, it’s because they could only get away with not paying rent for so long at each place. As NBC 10 Boston reported, the couple was recently indicted […]
Over half of Canadian snowbirds eyeing sale of U.S. homes, says Royal LePage
Parents and retirees who once dreamed of winters in Florida or summers in California are suddenly rethinking the plan. According to a new survey by Royal LePage, more than half (54%) of Canadians who own residential property in the U.S. say they are considering selling within the next year. The top reason? Politics. Nearly two-thirds […]
New Jersey woman’s husband pocketed $475K after selling a shared home — and won’t give her a dime. Dave Ramsey says it leaves her with just 2 options
Melissa from New Jersey called into The Ramsey Show for financial advice. But marriage problems formed the root of her predicament. “You have very little marriage left,” said Dave Ramsey, “It’s hanging on by a thread.” Everything came to a head when Melissa and her husband sold a rental property. After buying the property early […]
Quebec will require 5 % minimum credit‑card payments starting August
Quebec has taken a bold step to tackle rising consumer debt. Starting August 1, all credit‑card holders under agreements signed before August 2019 must repay at least 5% of their outstanding balance each month. The change marks the final phase of a gradual increase initiated in 2019, from 2%, to 4.5% this past year, and now to […]
Americans have reached their tipping point, and say gratuities have ‘gotten out of control’ — here’s where Dave Ramsey says he draws a firm line
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. Tipping has become ubiquitous, but many Americans are burning out. According to a recent survey by WalletHub, nearly nine in 10 believe tipping culture has “gotten out of control,” […]
I replaced my mother-in-law’s roof without a contract because she’s family — but then she stiffed me for nearly $20,000. What are my options?
Jason, a licensed builder, agreed to replace his mother-in-law’s roof for $20,000, after it was damaged in a serious storm. But he didn’t bother to draw up any paperwork to formalize the job. After all, this was family. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 […]
Social Security announces 1 big fix to its service system — but only after denying concerns. Here’s what changed and which US seniors benefit most
Imagine calling the Social Security Administration (SSA) but having your call rerouted to an entirely different city. The SSA recently changed its phone system to reduce wait times by routing calls to any available staff member nationwide, not just those at a local office. As a result, many callers are now speaking to employees who […]