Gen Z adults spend twice as much as they make and don’t have enough saved to cover a month’s expenses. But they could be leveraging their big advantage over older counterparts
Gen Z has had a tough go economically. Many graduated college when the U.S. was in the throes of the pandemic and unemployment was sky-high. They struggled to find work. Then Gen Zers were faced with a period of rampant inflation as the economy improved. While inflation has eased, the cost of living is still […]
Warren Buffett warns against this 1 big money mistake during wartime — says it’s the ‘last thing’ you should do in ‘virtually’ every war. Are you making the same error as the US attacks Iran?
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. The U.S. has carried out strikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear sites. President Donald Trump recently claimed the facilities were “completely and totally obliterated,” while Iran vowed to […]
‘Everything we had’: LA family devastated after jewelry store targeted in shocking Hollywood-style heist — with millions gone, owner says it’s left his 71-year-old dad’s retirement at risk
It seems like a plotline out of a Hollywood blockbuster: thieves cutting through a concrete wall in the middle of the night to break into a neighboring jewelry store and steal more than $2 million in cash and jewels. But that’s what happened in a brazen heist to family-owned 5 Star Jewelry and Watch Repair […]
New Jersey residents fear losing their ‘slice of heaven’ amid city’s plans to build new pickleball and tennis courts with no parking — here’s how to say your piece when your peace is at risk
Edison Woods Park is tucked away in a quiet residential pocket of Edison Township, New Jersey. It’s so quiet that many locals don’t even know it’s there, and residents who live around the park say that’s exactly why they love it. “It’s our little slice of heaven,” one neighbor told NBC 4. Now, residents are […]
Houston woman stressing over how to tell her friend she has a strict $1,100 budget for her bachelorette weekend — here’s how The Ramsey Show co-hosts suggest she deals with ‘her reality’
Serenity from Houston wants to support her best friend — but the costs are starting to spiral out of control. She called into The Ramsey Show and asked the hosts for some advice. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here are 6 […]
Jerome Powell was just hit with a criminal referral over Fed’s $2.5B renovation project — Trump ally accuses him of lying about ‘luxury features.’ Here’s what it might mean for your nest egg
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. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell faces a criminal referral from Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna — the latest escalation in GOP scrutiny of the central bank’s spending and leadership. […]
Canadian man livid after finding $35K in fraudulent charges from all over the world on his business card — and his bank says he’s on the hook. What to do to protect your accounts from fraud
Your credit card can be a lifeline in tough financial times, but it can also turn into a nightmare in the blink of an eye. Just ask Andrew St. Hilaire, a small business owner who recently discovered his credit card had been compromised. The damage? A staggering $35,000 in unauthorized charges spanning multiple countries and […]
‘He stole our lives’: Disbarred NY attorney found guilty of stealing 11 properties from homeowners in financial distress — leaving this woman hopeful her home will be returned 13 years later
Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo and her husband Patrice once owned a pair of buildings in Brooklyn, but the New York City couple says they were deceived 13 years ago after seeking the help of an expert to sell the properties. "It was a trick," Sawadogo told News 12 Brooklyn in a story published June 6. "Tricking […]
‘It’s misery’: Long Island family says contractor gutted their home and vanished after $96K payment — now they’re living in a camper and facing thousands in losses
Deanna Salentino and her family were very excited to upgrade their home on Winston Court in Shoreham, New York. Instead, Salentino, her husband and their three children are now living in a camper parked in their backyard. “It’s misery,” she told News 12. “And I thought I was supposed to be moving into my house […]
I’m 53 and an accident last year sent me to the ER, leaving me with a $2.7K medical bill I never paid. Now, a debt collector is calling me saying it’s increased to $3K. What do I do?
Last year, Ted got hit with a surprise $2,700 bill after an ER visit. When he missed a follow-up call from a collections agency, the bill ballooned to nearly $3,000. Now, he’s getting nonstop calls from debt collectors and doesn’t know what to do. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for […]