‘He doesn’t let you in the shop’: Knoxville auto repair customers waited up to 2 years to get their cars back — after paying thousands. Here’s what happened and how to avoid a repair scam
Customers across Knoxville were left without their cars — or their money — after trusting auto shop owner Jason Beeler with costly repairs, according to WATE 6 On Your Side. Beeler, the sole operator of Affordable Automotive Repair, is under investigation after police found more than a dozen vehicles in his locked shop, many of […]
Ray Dalio’s ‘worse than a recession’ warning has Americans nervous — but he once revealed a ‘Holy Grail’ money strategy for times of crisis. Here’s how it works and why you should use it 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. Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, isn’t usually known for alarmist takes. But his latest warning is unusually stark. “Right now we are at […]
‘Jam-pack ‘em in’: Residents and leaders of this California city are speaking out against a new 38-home development. Are new state laws prioritizing affordable housing or profit potential?
It’s no secret that finding affordable housing options in California is an ongoing struggle for many residents. In an effort to alleviate this ongoing housing crisis, the state recently passed new laws designed to encourage building more homes at a faster pace. However, not everyone likes the new rules, including the residents of Corona, California. […]
Fraudsters are using a $20 ‘distraction’ scam to steal thousands of dollars from victims — nearly $5,000 drained from 1 LA teacher’s bank account. Here’s how the ‘huge violation’ went down
It’s not every day a stranger insists on handing you a $20 bill you didn’t drop. But for Sarah — whose last name has been withheld, as reported by Fox LA — that’s exactly what happened on an ordinary Wednesday afternoon at a Ralphs grocery store in Van Nuys. "He came much closer to me […]
Can you pay CRA taxes with a credit card in 2025? Fees, risks, and better options explained
If you owe the taxman money this year, paying on time is the best way to avoid penalties and interest. As Canada’s tax law administrator, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) makes it easy to pay your taxes in a number of different ways — including by swiping your credit card. If you’re thinking about using […]
My 71-year-old father lost ‘every cent’ of his 6-figure 401(k) and savings — all because he trusted the wrong person online, and fell for an online scam. Can he dig himself out of this hole?
Americans lose billions of dollars every year to fraud, many of them are older. Imagine a 71-year-old retiree who falls for an online scam and loses every cent of his entire 401(k) and savings.The magnitude of this loss would put his entire financial future at risk. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing […]
‘Please take me to small-claims court’: This St. Louis man’s credit score plunged from 815 to 630 after his landlord sent a $4,500 rent dispute to collections — here’s how he fought back
When St. Louis resident David Murray moved out of his apartment two months early, he thought he had done everything right — giving proper notice and settling his lease. Then came the shock: a $4,500 bill for two months’ rent plus penalties. Murray was sure it had to be a mistake, but when his pristine […]
Mark Cuban said this will be the ‘No. 1 housing affordability issue’ for Americans — and predicts Florida will have ‘huge problems.’ How you can protect yourself in 2025
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. There’s passionate debate about how to solve America’s ongoing housing crisis, much of which revolves around mortgage rates, zoning issues, immigration and construction. However, billionaire entrepreneur and investor Mark […]
Millions of US retirees face paltry Social Security COLA forecast — ways seniors can protect their savings
More than 52 million retirees are registered Social Security beneficiaries in the U.S., taking home an average check of $1,997.13 per month as of March after a lifetime of hard work. While the benefit is meant to supplement income rather than replace it once a worker retires, according to Gallup polling, beneficiaries have increasingly become […]
Job hopping was a quick path to a better salary just a few years ago — but could send your career off a cliff today. Here’s what changed
Changing jobs can feel like the fastest route to better pay and a fresh start. For many, this was true during the “Great Resignation” of 2021. According to the Society for Human Resources Management, that year a staggering 47.8 million workers (or 4 million a month) left their jobs in search of higher wages or […]
