‘It barely rained and it poured in’: Florida man spent $43K on new windows but installation caused leaks, failed inspection. How to find good contractors, and what to do if a reno goes wrong
In November 2024, Florida resident Dominic Lampos paid $43,000 for 22 windows and a sliding glass door from Home Depot for a home renovation. He told Tampa’s WFLA News Channel 8 that, aside from his house, it’s the largest purchase he’s ever made. Home Depot sent subcontractors to install the windows — but, unfortunately, they […]
I’m 31, making $70,000 annually and worried about a recession. Should I be doing anything differently with my 401(k) right now?
Until recently, it seemed like the U.S. economy was in good shape. However, Trump’s tariff plans have made things a lot more uncertain, not only in the U.S. but around the world. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 5 of […]
Dave Ramsey warns North Americans to avoid this 1 major mistake when choosing a mortgage — it could end up costing you thousands
Personal finance guru Dave Ramsey is famous for his no-nonsense advice, and also for his insistence on avoiding debt. The millionaire advisor started his finance journey at the bottom. He filed for bankruptcy at just 28 years of age, and since then, he’s built an empire advising everyday people on how they can ditch their […]
‘My father built that house’: Houston senior says squatter is suing her after taking over home that’s been in her family for 70 years — by using a ‘legal backdoor’ to claim possession
A decades-old family home is now the center of a high-stakes legal showdown after a Houston woman says a man squatting on the property filed an adverse possession lawsuit, essentially claiming it as his own. Glory Gendrett says her family’s roots run deep in the Sunnyside neighborhood, where her father built the home on Clover […]
I’m 32, make a measly $2,500/month at a temporary job, and have $5,000 in credit card debt — but my contract is ending soon. Should I save or pay down debt before I’m out of work?
Temporary work is a reality for a significant number of Americans, who, in turn, can find it difficult to plan for the future when their livelihoods are interrupted by the end of a contract every few months or years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2023, 6.9 million Americans were temporary […]
This Florida dad revealed shocking $1,400 price tag to take family to Disney World — for just 1 day. How the ‘outrageous’ costs add up fast (plus 5 smarter ways to spend your vacation cash)
Walt Disney World is often called the “Happiest Place on Earth,” but lately it’s also looking like one of the most expensive. In a recent viral video on X, formerly Twitter, an unnamed father of three shared his family’s total expenses for a trip to the theme park, which left many users shocked. Altogether, the […]
This Florida metro is the foreclosure capital of the US — here’s what is behind the crisis and what you can do to protect your home
One metro area in Florida has attracted attention as the leader of a particular housing category in the U.S. — but it’s no cause for cheer. The state’s Lakeland region had the nation’s highest foreclosure rate in 2024 among metro areas with at least 200,000 residents, according to real estate data firm ATTOM. One out […]
Almost every millionaire in America owns these 5 simple things. You may have most of them already — and you could have them all
According to the Federal Reserve, the average net worth among U.S. households in 2022 was $1,063,700. However, the median net worth was only $192,900, which suggests that most Americans are not that close to being millionaires. That being said, millionaires tend to have similar money habits to everyday Americans that helped them get to where […]
‘This is a tragedy’: Mark Carney warns the 80-year period of US economic leadership ‘is over’ — says America is no longer the anchor of global trade. Here’s how to survive the ‘new reality’
Trump’s “Liberation Day” may be the first step in America’s exit from its role as the world’s economic anchor and trusted trade ally. That’s according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who didn’t hold back in a press conference shortly after reciprocal tariffs on U.S. autos were announced. “The system of global trade anchored on […]
Super-rich Americans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here’s why
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. For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of […]
