Controversial California bill to turn lost Pacific Palisades homes into affordable housing put on pause after 2,300 locals push back, calling it ‘a land grab’
When devastating wildfires swept through California earlier this year, many buildings were destroyed beyond repair. In fact, the Eaton and Palisades fires alone destroyed 40,000 acres of properties, and 6,800 buildings were damaged in the Palisades fire, affecting the Santa Monica Mountains. Now, the rebuilding process is leading to some conflict. Specifically, many residents of […]
These 3 ‘sudden death’ answers will instantly disqualify you in a job interview, says 1 business expert. Have you made any of these fatal mistakes?
You walk into a job interview knowing you’ve only got one shot. Your resume got you through the door, but now every word counts. And according to one business management expert, three answers can instantly disqualify you — no matter how qualified you are. “Sudden death” answers, Suzy Welch calls them. Responses so tone-deaf, generic […]
Trump says that 88% of US retirees will now pay zero taxes on Social Security — here’s what the White House really means. Can the ‘big beautiful bill’ actually hurt you?
Back on July 1, the White House issued a statement claiming that “88% of all seniors who receive Social Security — will pay NO TAX on their Social Security benefits” because of President Donald Trump’s new “One Big Beautiful Bill.” However, the White House cited the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers, a branch of the […]
San Francisco residents say someone has suddenly started reporting them for parking in their own driveways — and it’s costing them hundreds
A news camera in San Francisco captured the moment Larry Reed found his latest parking ticket. “One-hundred-and-eight dollars for parking in my driveway,” the senior noted to NBC Bay Area in a story published July 14. Reed and several of his Mission District neighbors are speaking out after receiving hundreds of dollars in fines for […]
Billionaire and former Florida senator reveals why he doesn’t own a single stock or bond — here’s the 1 asset he used to ‘control’ future and get rich
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. In America, stocks and bonds are often considered the go-to investments — but Pat Neal, whose net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion, doesn’t own a single one. Why? […]
The US economy has likely stalled, with a 50% risk of recession in 2 years, say Barclays analysts. What to consider if the Fed doesn’t cut rates soon
In a research note published Aug. 25, Barclays economists shared their view that the U.S. economy has likely entered a “stall state.” The bank’s “tipping points” model now places odds of a recession within the next two years at 50%. Trending Now Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little […]
‘The legacy ends with me’: Recently widowed Florida woman’s 1800s home may be torn down for a highway. Here’s why the state can take over her house
A 19th century home in Sanford, Florida that survived hurricanes and a nearly two-mile move to its current spot may soon be bulldozed to make room for a highway. 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 […]
My mom, 80, needs nursing-home care, but Medicare won’t pay for it — now the home wants to take her Social Security to cover the bills. Is that legal?
Once you turn 65, there is a 70% chance that you are going to need some kind of long-term care during the remainder of your lifetime, according to LongTermCare.gov. Unfortunately, paying for this care can be very difficult: Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey shows the median cost of a semi-private room in a nursing home […]
Ultra-rich Americans are pouring their money into this 1 ‘safer, less volatile’ asset class instead of stocks — and believe there’s ‘no bad time’ to buy it. Do you own any?
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 the stock market on a rollercoaster ride, recession warnings piling up and interest rates still elevated, you might expect Americans to hold off on big-ticket purchases. But for […]
I’m 53 and don’t want to retire anytime soon. My wife, 58, was a stay-at-home mom. Should we divorce so she can claim Social Security earlier than me?
Barry, 53, and his wife Michelle, 58, are planning for their retirement. Michelle has been a stay-at-home parent for the majority of her adult life, and despite not having the credits to qualify for Social Security, she isn’t interested in re-joining the workforce after decades of raising and taking care of the kids. Barry, meanwhile, […]