‘These guys are working twice as hard as they used to work for half the money’: Gulf Coast shrimpers see Trump tariffs as a lifeline for the US shrimp industry — but is it?
While President Trump’s aggressive (and changing) foreign tariffs are expected to make the cost of living soar for average Americans, there are some groups who welcome rising prices on imports as a way to boost local trade. The Trump administration received roughly 200 letters from Gulf Coast shrimpers asking for higher tariffs on imported shrimp. […]
What are the income tax brackets for the 2024 tax year?
Tax season is upon us. Gathering your T-slips and receipts to start crunching the numbers can be anxiety inducing. If you think you might owe money, getting an early start can help soften the blow. Regardless of your situation, knowing the tax brackets helps you prepare. Read More: Find the best tax software to help […]
My daughter’s father died, but her stepmom is withholding all info about his estate — which I know is at least $2,000,000. We don’t even know if there is a will. What can we do?
Regina’s ex-husband recently passed away, which has been devastating for their daughter, Ada. Ada shared a strong bond with her dad and helped care for him as his health declined in the last few years of his life. She was also close to her stepmom — or so she thought. Don’t miss I’m 49 years […]
‘We want them back desperately’: US border communities losing millions in sales tax revenue as Canadian shoppers avoid US travel due to Trump’s tariffs and ’51st state’ rhetoric
There’s a long-standing tradition of Canadians crossing the border to shop at outlets and malls in the U.S. This is especially true in Erie and Niagara County, which are located near the border and feature top shopping destinations such as the Walden Galleria Mall and the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — with ‘hardship withdrawals’ at 15%-20% above normal. But these 3 bad things can happen if you crack into your nest egg early
More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement savings plan. Hardship withdrawals are running 15% to 20% above the historical norm, Empower CEO Ed Murphy told Bloomberg TV. Empower is the second-largest retirement plan (by number of participants) in the U.S. […]
The Texas senate has passed an anti-squatter bill — but critics call it ‘pro-eviction’ legislation that will increase homelessness. Who do you think is right?
A bill that cracks down on squatting in Texas has passed the state senate. Bill 38 aims to provide property owners with a faster legal process to evict squatters from their dwellings and reclaim their properties. “The current process is so broken that it punishes the rightful property owners while rewarding trespassers who know how […]
This Naples couple was duped into handing over $2M in gold: How to stay safe against precious metal scams
In a heartbreaking scam that’s left a Naples couple reeling, two fraudsters tricked the 72-year-old couple into handing over more than $2 million worth of gold. The ordeal has left the elderly couple shattered. The gold is nearly impossible to trace, making it unlikely they will get their stolen assets back. Don’t miss I’m 49 […]
I’m 22 and want to move out of my parents’ house, but I can’t afford rent because my car payments are too high — what can I do to lower my auto and living costs?
The past few years have been wrought with rampant inflation, and many Americans are having a hard time paying their bills. In a February CBS News and YouGov poll, 77% of Americans said their income isn’t keeping up with inflation. And a March survey from Equitable found that 80% of Americans across all income levels […]
How much is the average Social Security check of a middle-class retiree?
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. Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the safety net to supplement their post-career income. But if you see […]
Prolific investor and author Robert Kiyosaki says America’s poor listen to Suze Orman and the middle class follow Dave Ramsey — here are 3 tips from his playbook for creating real wealth
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. Robert Kiyosaki has a controversial take on debt: you shouldn’t avoid it. Instead, just embrace it. Garrett Gunderson interviewed Kiyosaki in 2019, and that’s how he said the rich […]
