‘Never seen anything like it’: This small Omaha stationary shop got hit with a surprise $1,108 tariff bill — owner says she supports US manufacturing, but it’s still ‘frustrating’
Megan Hunt has two jobs — one as a Nebraska state senator and another as the owner of a small art and stationery shop called Shop Five Nine in Omaha. The brightly painted store is filled with racks of cards, notepads, and art supplies. Some days, you might even spot the store’s resident tabby cat […]
Trump made 1 big move in launching America’s sovereign wealth fund — but critics say it’s ‘preposterous’ and ‘unconstitutional.’ How to invest no matter who’s right
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. President Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious vision for America’s financial future — the creation of a sovereign wealth fund that mirrors the strategies of resource-rich and oil-producing nations. […]
CA Insurance Commissioner travels world while state burns — on hot seat for lavish lifestyle as insurance options dwindle
San Francisco ABC affiliate 7 On Your Side and The San Francisco Standard report that California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has been having a good time on the taxpayers’ dime — during an unprecedented insurance crisis. The news outlets reveal that Commissioner Lara used campaign funding to pay for $30,000 in fancy meals and taxpayer […]
This CEO went from $300,000 in debt to a self-made millionaire. She says these 3 common money mistakes could be costing you thousands — here’s how to fix them
Bernadette Joy, CEO of Crush Your Money Goals, went from $300,000 in debt to earning her first million in just eight years — and it all started with one simple but powerful step: taking ownership of her finances. But before her fortunes began to turn, Joy often felt like she was broke and that her […]
Even Joe Rogan blasted Trump’s tariff war with Canada as ‘stupid’ and ‘ridiculous’ — urges America to ‘become friends’ again with its neighbor, dismisses ‘51st state’ rhetoric. Here’s why
Trump’s escalating trade fight with Canada is sparking backlash in an unlikely place: his own fanbase. Joe Rogan, a high-profile Trump voter and supporter, slammed the economic standoff as “stupid.” ‘Why are we upset at Canada?” he asked fellow comedian Michael Kosta on a recent episode of his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience, “This is […]
‘I was not going to give up’: Colorado couple’s insurer denied claim for $94K air ambulance bill after husband had heart attack, needed life-saving surgery. What to do if it happens to you
When Bob and Marjean Taylor went to stay in a friend’s cabin an hour from the nearest hospital back in 2022, neither expected that Bob would have his second heart attack within four months while they were vacationing. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened. Marjean took him to the local hospital, but they were told he […]
Trump says his tariffs on imported vehicles are ‘vital to protect America’s automobile industry’ — but one lawmaker worries his approach has been akin to hacking with a ‘meat ax’
On March 26, 2025, President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on foreign autos. A fact sheet prepared by the White House said the tariffs would apply to imported passenger cars and light trucks, as well as many auto parts such as engines, transmissions, powertrain parts and electrical components. The tariffs won’t just apply to cars […]
US Secret Service seizes a second website tied to ‘pig butchering’ scam that defrauded mostly older Americans of more than $4.5M — here’s how to keep your loved ones safe
The U.S. Secret Service in New York has seized a second web domain tied to a growing type of cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering,” in which scammers build trust with their victims before financially gutting them through fake crypto investment platforms. The Secret Service reports that from November 2023 to March 2024, the domain […]
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 […]
‘$1M? That’s it?! No, thank you’: Ramit Sethi calls out the worst financial advice he’s ever received, challenging the retirement advice most Americans still follow
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. It’s the advice you hear passed around like a family recipe: Work hard, save consistently, and one day you’ll retire comfortably. But what if this so-called tried-and-true advice is […]
