This South Carolina mom of 3 was left to run an entire Burger King for over 12 hours by herself — and now she’s been fired. Here’s what happened
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. A woman who went viral after being left to fend for herself as the only employee at a Burger King restaurant for over 12 hours is now out of […]
Millions of New Yorkers will receive inflation relief checks worth up to $400 in the fall — but other states have their own rebates. Do you qualify?
Prices keep climbing, and it’s hitting working Americans the hardest. For folks with low to moderate incomes, every trip to the grocery store, gas station or pharmacy feels like a squeeze. A February poll conducted by CBS News [1] and YouGov found 77% of Americans said their income isn’t keeping up with inflation. And in […]
Wealthy Americans’ online shopping habits are costing retailers billions — leading to many rethinking their policies. Why you may shoulder the cost
Online shopping has surged in recent years — and so have returns. The ease of clicking “add to cart” has led many consumers to second-guess their purchases and send items back. But who’s returning the most? Surprisingly, it’s not bargain hunters or budget-conscious shoppers — it’s wealthier households, driven by what experts call "speculative shopping." […]
If you want to help your heirs bypass probate when you die, here are 5 assets to avoid putting in a living trust
If you will, allow us to present the hypothetical case of Pete Moneywise, a married 78-year-old father of three who wants to get his financial affairs in order before he dies. Though he exists only in the confines of this article, his situation reflects what countless retirement-age people face as they draw up their wills […]
TransUnion hack has put 4.4 million Americans’ personal data at risk, including Social Security — how to protect yourself before it’s too late
Late last month credit reporting giant TransUnion disclosed that hackers accessed a third-party application tied to its U.S. consumer support operations on July 28. Trending Now 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 […]
Mark Zuckerberg just expanded his $300M Hawaii compound by nearly 1,000 acres, reports say — and it’s triggering more frustration with locals. Here’s why
Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on his massive piece of paradise. The Meta CEO is reportedly expanding his sprawling $300 million compound in Hawaii by an additional 1,000 acres, according to *Wired.* The tech billionaire’s aggressive dealmaking spree on the tiny island of Kauai has drawn both support and backlash from the local community. Here’s […]
11,000 Canadians hit millionaire status in 2024 — here’s how you can copy their investing strategies
Canada is seeing a millionaire boom. In 2024, 11,000 Canadians joined the millionaire club, a 2.4% increase from 2023, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report 2025. That growth was fuelled by an 18.5% surge in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, its best performance since 2021. But it wasn’t just stocks making fortunes — alternative investments […]
11,000 Canadians became millionaires last year — here’s the smart investing moves that can help you join them
Canada is seeing a millionaire boom. In 2024, 11,000 Canadians joined the millionaire club, a 2.4% increase from 2023, according to the Capgemini World Wealth Report 2025. That growth was fuelled by an 18.5% surge in the S&P/TSX Composite Index, its best performance since 2021. But it wasn’t just stocks making fortunes — alternative investments […]
A North Carolina couple bought a home — then broke up and now no one’s paying the mortgage. Here’s what the Ramsey Show hosts said to do
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. Janelle from Raleigh, North Carolina, says she “did the ultimate no-no” when she bought a house with someone to whom she wasn’t married. After about a year, they broke […]
Is a $112,131 salary really the new benchmark for middle-class Americans — or is it just an absurd figure? Here’s the truth
Just a few years ago, earning six figures was considered a status symbol. But now, the vast majority of Americans with this income simply consider themselves “middle class.” According to a 2024 Gallup survey, a whopping 77% of Americans who earned $100,000 or more considered themselves either lower- or upper-middle class. Surprisingly, 17% of them […]