I’m 61 with a stellar resumé but I’ve failed to get a job — or even an interview — since my layoff 10 months ago. Do I need to conceal my age?
Imagine this scenario: Gary has been job hunting for the past 10 months after being laid off by his previous employer. He has a ton of experience and excellent references, but here’s the catch: he’s 61. While he’s sent out countless resumes, he worries that he’s already aged out of the workforce. At the same […]
Yes, they do mind the gap – everyone’s getting richer in America, but boomers are pulling ahead. Here’s why that’s not sitting well with younger generations
America is getting richer. Household wealth, at nearly $170 trillion according to the latest Federal Reserve data, is hovering around all-time highs as stock portfolios swell. Home values are climbing and retirement accounts have fattened up. But, the big winners in this wave of prosperity aren’t the strivers just entering the workforce. It’s boomers. Born […]
Americans should have the right ‘to use paper currency,’ say Senators pushing Payment Choice Act — here’s why protecting cash is important for many
We live in an increasingly cashless world — one where those who still spend paper currency risk being left behind. Nations around the world are moving toward cashless societies, with Sweden, Finland, Australia, China and the United Kingdom among those leading the way. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord […]
Americans are facing the biggest spike in health insurance costs in 15 years — here are 3 easy ways to protect against it
The expression “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” is both a common idiom and, given the way health insurance costs are trending, perhaps the most financially tenable health care plan in the U.S. right now. That’s because in 2026, the price of health insurance is set to jump at a rate we haven’t […]
Here’s how to retire in 10 short years no matter where you live in America — even if you’re starting with $0 savings. Are you ready to get wealthy?
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. Most Americans would consider $1.5 million the “magic number” for retirement savings, according to a Northwestern Mutual survey. Unfortunately, many are falling short of that goal. As of 2022, […]
US heavy truck sales are plunging in latest alarm bell for American economy — 3 simple ways to protect your nest-egg now
The economy’s workhorse may be stalling. Heavy-duty truck sales, a key gauge of industrial health, have plunged to their lowest level in four years, flashing one of the starkest warnings yet that the U.S. economy may be heading into choppier waters [1]. Economists are taking note because trucking has long served as a leading indicator […]
Atlanta used car dealership closes after getting exposed by local news station — but some customers still out of luck. Don’t make their big mistake
Alliance Automotive Group, a Marietta, Georgia, used car dealership, has closed following an Atlanta News First investigation that uncovered numerous customer complaints and a suspended dealer’s license. Multiple unhappy customers reported paying thousands in cash for vehicles but never receiving their titles, leaving them unable to drive their cars once temporary tags expired. Trending Now […]
‘We are not for sale’: Utah forces China-linked companies to sell land in the state. Here’s how the move could impact farmers and state residents
Utah is building a legislative wall when it comes to foreign investors purchasing land. Governor Spencer Cox emphasized this new approach when discussing the blocked sale of a property near Provo Airport. Officials had realized that the purchasing company was linked to the Chinese government. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become […]
‘Leave the cult’ advises Dave Ramsey after a single woman asks if she should buy a house, alone, despite friends and family telling her to wait for a husband
Kate, in her early 20s, is a marketing professional from the state of Michigan who runs her own business and makes US$150,000 a year. She’s managed to save US$125,000 for a down payment on a house, but she’s getting pushback from her friends and family — because she’s single. She wrote into The Ramsey Show […]
Florida is now one of the most financially distressed states — 2nd only to this 1 Southern state, where people are most likely to Google these 2 words
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. With prices rising on everything from groceries to rent amid an economic backdrop of uncertainty, many Americans are struggling to pay their bills. They’re even turning to credit to […]