A New Jersey man borrowed $20K from his brother to go to law school, but bought a car instead — then crashed it. Here’s the advice he got on John Mulaney’s new Netflix talk show

When a loved one is in need, lending a helping hand can feel like second nature — even with a price tag. On a recent episode of his new Netflix talk show, Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney, the comedian explores what it really means to help someone — and the consequences that can follow. Don’t […]
Utah couple were both fired from their IRS jobs as part of DOGE cuts — husband says it was his ‘retirement plan.’ Here’s how to protect (and grow) your nest-egg even without a job

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. Hundreds of Ogden, Utah IRS employees are expected to be laid off in the coming months, reports KUTV. The layoffs are part of President Donald Trump and DOGE’s plan […]
Fixed mortgage rates rise as variable-rate discounts tighten: Here’s what it means for your next loan or renewal

For a while, it looked like mortgage rates in Canada were finally settling into a more affordable pattern. Fixed rates had been drifting downward, and variable rates were looking more attractive — especially as rate cuts seemed like a matter of “when,” not “if.” But the tide has turned. As of early May, both fixed […]
Looking to shore up your retirement savings? The 3 unexpected high-value assets you can consider selling to help fund your golden years

Nearly two in three Americans say they worry more about running out of money than death, according to a 2024 Allianz survey, and the top way they say they can address this concern is increasing retirement savings. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t […]
23andMe faces major crisis: CEO resigns, stock crashes and bankruptcy sparks fears over user data — what it means for millions of customers

Would you trust a company with your most personal data — your DNA — if it was on the brink of collapse? Millions of 23andMe customers are now facing that unsettling reality as the genetic testing company faces an uncertain future. The California-based company offers DNA self-testing kits for users to explore their ancestry. It […]
‘We no longer felt welcome’: Canadian snowbirds spooked by Trump’s rhetoric flock to sell their second homes in the US — how a rush to sell could impact some local housing markets

Tracy and Dale McMullen are Canadians who had a vacation home in Buckeye, Arizona, for five years until they sold it in April. The couple typically spent four to five months a year in the U.S., but now say they don’t plan on returning anytime soon. “We decided to sell the property after the current […]
Ray Dalio warns Americans the current chaos is much bigger than tariffs — claims the era of US dominance is over and sees ‘big disruptive’ shifts ahead. 2 simple ways to protect yourself

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. Waves of tariffs from President Donald Trump — despite a temporary pause on many — has unleashed chaos across global markets, reigniting trade tensions and rattling investors. But billionaire […]
‘You don’t steal from people’: Louisville woman paid $1K for truck at police auction — but when it was delivered, valuable items were missing. Now, tow lot employees are being investigated

In 2023, Emily Howell bid $1,026 on a 1996 GMC Sierra listed for auction by the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) — largely because the photos showed a kayak, fishing poles and a toolbox she was interested in. But when the truck was delivered she says all those items were gone. Her experience now appears […]
California homeowners accuse insurers of ‘nefarious conspiracy’ to deny them coverage and force them onto costly ‘last resort’ FAIR plan — how to protect your home from being underinsured

More than 573,000 California homes are now covered under the state’s FAIR Plan — a “last resort” insurance program that’s become anything but optional. After January’s wildfires caused an estimated $131 billion in damages — of which only $45 billion was insured — frustrated homeowners are demanding answers. Dozens of them have filed a lawsuit […]
Robert Kiyosaki warns of a ‘Greater Depression’ coming to the US — with millions of Americans going poor. But he says these 2 ‘easy-money’ assets will bring in great wealth. How to get in now

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. In light of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and the uncertainty surrounding them, many experts are warning that America may be headed for a recession. But according to Rich […]